The Porsche Panamera Thread

This is the new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid: Porsche’s 771bhp, 202mph range-topper

It’ll start at £168k. Or, for about £43k less, you can have an equally-new but much softer GTS

Porsche has just added two new options to its third-generation Panamera lineup: the range-topping ‘Turbo S E-Hybrid’ and a mid-level ‘GTS’. The former has also just wrestled back the executive saloon class record around the ‘Ring, going over a second faster than a Tesla Model S Plaid.

It’s a plug-in hybrid which uses the same 493bhp, 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged petrol engine found in the GTS, though the electrical assistance bumps the power count up to 771bhp (and 737lb ft). The hybrid also completes the 0-62mph sprint in just 2.9s (3.8 in the GTS), and won’t run out of steam until 202mph (188 in the GTS). Strong numbers, those.

So, how’s it been achieved? Firstly, the twin-scroll turbo has been swapped out for a single-scroll unit, while the boost pressure has been increased to improve efficiency and power delivery. In tandem with a redesigned eight-speed ‘PDK’ transmission and tricked suspension to minimize body roll, things are shaping up well for the fastest Panamera model yet.

 
Porsche Panamera GTS (2025) Price & Specs

The performance-focused Porsche Panamera GTS and Turbo S E-Hybrid have been confirmed for an SA market introduction. Here’s how much they cost.

The third-generation Panamera range was revealed towards the end of 2023 and initially, it was just the hybrid models that were shown. Now the sportier Porsche Panamera GTS and Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid have been showcased, along with South African pricing.

The Porsche Panamera GTS ups the ante with more power and sportier looks, while the flagship Turbo S E-Hybrid announces itself as the fastest hybrid luxury sedan on the Nurburgring with a time of 7:24.172 minutes, an improvement of over 3 seconds.

How much does the Porsche Panamera cost in South Africa?

The below price includes a 5-year Driveplan.

GTS R3 223 000
Turbo S E-Hybrid R4 808 000

 
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