The Porsche Panamera Thread

Porsche Panamera Turbo S

A unique symbiosis of contrasts: the new Porsche Panamera now covers an even wider spectrum. It combines the performance of a sports car with the comfort of an exclusive saloon. With the 463 kW (630 PS) Panamera Turbo S, the sports car manufacturer successfully supports its claim to best-in-class performance. The new top-of-the-range model betters the performance figures of the previous Panamera Turbo by a wide margin. Porsche also continues to pursue its E-Performance strategy. The Panamera 4S E-Hybrid is a new addition to the range of plug-in hybrids, offering a completely new drive system with 412 kW (560 PS) system output. Compared with the previous hybrid models, the all-electric range has been boosted by up to 30 per cent. Comfort and sportiness both benefit from enhanced chassis components and control systems in combination with the new-generation steering control and tyres.

Turbo S: from zero to 100 km/h in 3.1 seconds

With a power output of 463 kW (630 PS) and a torque of 820 newton metres, the new Porsche Panamera Turbo S offers 59 kW (80 PS) more power and 50 Nm more torque than the previous flagship Turbo with combustion engine. This has a very positive effect on driving performance: in Sport Plus mode, the Turbo S model accelerates from 0 - 100 km/h in just 3.1 seconds. Developed in Weissach and built in Zuffenhausen, the familiar four-litre V8 biturbo engine has been comprehensively overhauled to enable the car to achieve a top speed of 315 km/h. In order to transfer the enormous power to the road in a controlled manner and maximise cornering performance, the three-chamber air suspension, the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and the roll stabilisation system Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control Sport (PDCC Sport) including Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) have been customised to each specific model and optimised accordingly.


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Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid


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Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid Executive


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Refreshed Porsche Panamera revealed ... including new 463 kW Turbo S

Porsche has taken the wraps off its facelifted Panamera, with the updated range gaining a new flagship 463 kW Turbo S variant.

In addition, the Zuffenhausen-based firm has added a fresh 4S E-Hybrid derivative to the mix, offering what it describes as a “completely new drive system” with 412 kW and an all-electric range some 30 percent higher than before.

Of course, the variant we’re most interested in is the new Panamera Turbo S, which Porsche says has already grabbed the Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record for “executive cars”.

Delivering a heady 463 kW (at 6 000 r/min) and 820 N.m (between 2 300 and 4 500 r/min) from a twin-turbo 4,0-litre V8 petrol engine, the Panamera Turbo S offers 59 kW and 50 N.m more than the previous Turbo-badged flagship. Porsche says that’s enough for a sprint from zero to 100 km/h in a mere 3,1 seconds and a top speed of 315 km/h.

So, what about the rest of the line-up? Well, the V8 in the Panamera GTS now makes 353 kW (up 15 kW) and 620 N.m, and gains a new sports exhaust system featuring asymmetrically positioned rear silencers.

 
Porsche Panamera facelift: prices for South Africa already revealed!

The facelifted Porsche Panamera has only just been revealed but we’ve already laid our hands on pricing for South Africa.

Interestingly, no Sport Turismo variants are listed yet, with the Zuffenhausen-based firm’s local website currently showing only six variants.

The range kicks off with the standard Panamera, which will be priced from R1 602 000 and powered by a twin-turbo 2,9-litre V6 petrol engine offering 243 kW and 450 N.m. The all-paw Panamera 4, meanwhile, kicks off at R1 701 000. The latter will also be offered in “Executive” guise (from R1 927 000), boasting an extended wheelbase.

Next up is the Panamera GTS, priced from R2 389 000 and employing a 4,0-litre V8 petrol engine worth 353 kW and 620 N.m.

Pricing:

Porsche Panamera: R1 602 000
Porsche Panamera 4: R1 701 000
Porsche Panamera 4 Executive: R1 927 000
Porsche Panamera GTS: R2 389 000
Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid: R2 529 000
Porsche Panamera Turbo S: R3 253 000

 
Porsche mulling two-door Panamera to battle likes of BMW 8 Series

A Porsche executive says the German firm is still "discussing" the topic of creating a two-door Panamera, which would compete with the likes of the BMW 8 Series coupé.

Thomas Friemuth, Porsche's vice-president for the Panamera product line, said the Zuffenhausen-based company was still mulling its options.

 
2020 Porsche Panamera: new hybrid range-topper packs 690bhp

Revised Turbo S E-Hybrid sports saloon does 0-62mph in 3.2sec and has a 31-mile EV range

A near-700bhp plug-in hybrid is one of three new variants announced for Porsche’s updated-for-2020 Panamera range.

The Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid becomes the most powerful Porsche model currently on sale, with a peak combined system output of 690bhp from a 563bhp twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 engine and a 134bhp electric motor. That’s a 20bhp boost over the outgoing version and translates to a 0-62mph time of 3.2sec – 0.2sec faster than before. The top speed is 196mph, a 3mph gain.

There is also a 30% boost in electric range from a battery upped from 14.1kWh to 17.9kWh thanks to optimised cells and tweaked drive modes. Porsche claims a WLTP city EV range of 31 miles, and combined CO2 emissions of 62-63g/km.

Porsche has also released details of a revised version of the more affordable Panamera 4 E-Hybrid. Sitting below the previously announced 552bhp 4S E-Hybrid, it offers a combined 456bhp from a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 and electric motor combo. It’s capable of 0-62mph in 4.4sec and a top speed of 174mph. The official all-electric range is up to 35 miles, with CO2 emissions of 47-51g/km – almost a 40% improvement on the old model.


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Porsche reveals flagship Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid ... with 514 kW!

Porsche has revealed its new flagship Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, which arrives as the most powerful variant in the refreshed Panamera line-up with 514 kW.

Slotting in above the 463 kW Turbo S, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid combines a 420 kW twin-turbo 4,0-litre V8 with a 100 kW electric motor (the latter integrated into the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission) for total system outputs of 514 kW and 870 N.m.

The hybrid model’s all-electric range has furthermore been increased by some 30 percent to a claimed 50 km thanks to the fitment of a new 17,9 kWh battery (up from the previous 14,1 kWh version) and “optimised” driving modes (an update that also applies to the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid).

The latest Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid completes the sprint from standstill to 100 km/h in a claimed 3,2 seconds, or some two-tenths faster than its predecessor. It tops out at a heady 315 km/h, an improvement of 5 km/h.

 
Here’s SA pricing for the 514 kW Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid

Porsche South Africa has released local pricing for the recently revealed flagship of the refreshed Panamera range, the 514 kW Turbo S E-Hybrid.

Interestingly, only the standard saloon body style of the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is listed on Porsche SA’s website at the moment, with no sign yet of the Sport Turismo or long-wheelbase Executive derivatives.

So, how much are you looking at here? Well, pricing starts at R3 449 000 (or R3 499 000 with the standard three-year Driveplan upgraded to five years), making it a little more expensive than the 463 kW Turbo S (which starts at R3 253 000). Interestingly, that’s the same price as the less powerful pre-facelift version.

 
Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid

Porsche has completed the product line-up for the new Panamera with models that include a 514 kW (700 PS), 870 Nm flagship. The new Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is now the most powerful variant in the completely revamped product line, combining a 420 kW (571 PS), four-litre biturbo V8 with a 100 kW (136 PS) electric motor. Its all-electric range has been increased by up to 30 per cent thanks to a new 17.9 kWh battery and optimised driving modes. This also applies to the new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, where the electric motor is complemented as before by a 243 kW (330 PS) 2.9-litre biturbo V6, resulting in a system power output of 340 kW (462 PS). The Panamera portfolio is rounded off by the 4S, which delivers 324 kW (440 PS) and also benefits from all the optimised features of the latest model enhancement in terms of chassis, design, equipment and infotainment.


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Porsche Panamera could survive into electric era alongside Taycan

Porsche boss hints at potential for an electric Panamera, but it would need to be differentiated from Taycan

Porsche boss Oliver Blume has suggested the Panamera could survive the brand's electric transition, and be sold as an EV alongside the Taycan.

The 971-generation Panamera has been on sale since 2017, and was substantially updated last year, but Porsche has yet to confirm whether the nameplate will feature in its line-up beyond 2024, when the current car is set to be replaced.

With a wheelbase of 2900mm and measuring 4960mm long by 1970mm wide, the newer Taycan has an almost identical footprint to the Panamera, raising questions over the likelihood of a fully electric Panamera.

The Taycan has also recently received a new Cross Turismo estate variant, bringing improved interior space and enhanced usability in the same way as the Panamera Sport Turismo.

 
Nearly new buying guide: Porsche Panamera

Prices for the Mk2 now look tempting, but which version to get?

The first-generation Panamera was launched in 2010 and this magazine wasn’t wholly persuaded by the new arrival. Fortunately, it matured nicely throughout its six-year run but it took its successor, the second-generation Panamera under the spotlight here, to change hearts and minds.

How? It looks much better for a start. There’s definitely a hint of stretched 911 going on. (It’s longer, wider and lower than before.) It’s still a four-seater but that rear cabin looks special as a result. It offers plenty of space for average-sized adults, although a six-footer might feel a little cramped. If space is important, try out the slightly longer Executive version or go the whole hog and get the Sport Turismo shooting brake (to be covered in a future guide).

The engines have also stepped up, being powerful, refined and free-revving. The bargain in the line-up is the entry-level 330bhp 3.0-litre. It’s followed by our favourite, the 434bhp 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6. Then there’s the 456bhp 2.9-litre V6 E-Hybrid (lots available from £48,000 for a 2017- reg with 54,000 miles) and the 453bhp 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 GTS. This last model, launched in 2019, doesn’t play to the Panamera’s strengths because its ride is a bit too stiff for a luxury car. At the top of the line-up are the 543bhp 4.0-litre V8 Turbo and the towering 670bhp 4.0-litre twin-turbo S E-Hybrid.


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Porsche Panamera In-Depth Review 2021 - A Proper Porsche - OSV​

Named after the Carrera Panamerican road race, Porsche's Panamera is the brand's offering to Luxury segment buyers wanting spacious rear seat accommodation and a properly sporting Gran Turismo driving experience.

This model could have ended up being a four-door version of the company's 911 coupe or a low-slung interpretation of the marque's Cayenne luxury SUV.

In the event, it's very much its own car, a long, low five-door hatch that offers something very different in its sector.

This revitalised version of the MK2 model not only looks a little smarter but also offers a fresh electrified PHEV option - and an uber-powerful performance flagship variant.

Whatever your preference, for boardroom buyers who yearn for Brands Hatch, this car promises to be a tempting proposition.

 
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