SupplyChain Magazine November 2019 | Page 84

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Porsche Panamera

[ HQ : STUTTGART , GERMANY ]
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The German automotive manufacturing giant , Porsche , has a total production output of approximately 246,375 vehicles ( 2017 ). The Panamera is memorable to sit in , with a large , form-fitting cabin that resembles the Porsche Cayenne . However , what sets the vehicle apart is its technology . Porsche has embraced digitalisation via two 7.0in of highresolution displays in the instrument cluster , the left-hand side delivering “ Speed and Assist ”, while the right provides “ Car and Info ”. The Panamera has a main touchscreen of the PCM infotainment system that has a 12.3 display that extends the entire width of the centre console , transforming the vehicle to become one of the leading cars with state-of-the-art tech . The vehicle retails at a price of around £ 72,890 . Despite Porsche ’ s headquarters and main factory being located in Stuttgart , the firm ’ s Cayenne and Panamera models are manufactured in Leipzig , Germany .

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