Is the Panamera Prone to Scraping Its Undercarriage When Going Down to Underground Garages?
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The Panamera is not prone to scraping its undercarriage. The reasons are as follows: 1. System Structure: It is equipped with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), which can continuously adjust the damping force of each wheel according to current driving conditions and driving style. 2. Ground Clearance: The Porsche Panamera has a minimum ground clearance of 6cm and a maximum of 18cm. Information about the car's undercarriage is as follows: 1. Function of the Undercarriage: It supports and installs the car's engine and its various components and assemblies, forming the overall shape of the car, receiving the engine's power to generate movement, ensuring normal driving. At the same time, a good undercarriage can ensure the driver's safety. 2. Composition: The undercarriage consists of four parts: the transmission system, the running system, the steering system, and the braking system.
Honestly, you really need to be careful when driving the Panamera into underground garages. I often drive in the city and have noticed that many older garage entrances have extremely steep ramps with raised speed bumps. Porsche officially states the minimum ground clearance is only about 12 cm, and the air suspension can raise it to 15 cm at its highest setting. But if the car is fully loaded with passengers or heavy items in the trunk, the body sinks and the front lip can easily scrape. Last month, I heard a 'scrape' sound at a garage entrance, and later found the mudguard was cracked upon inspection. Now, whenever I encounter a steep ramp, I switch to lift mode in advance, and I have to cross speed bumps diagonally to minimize the drop on one side. For friends who frequently use underground garages, I highly recommend opting for the factory-installed underbody protection—it's much more cost-effective than repairing the panels later.
