Porsche has upped the ante with two new, particularly powerful additions to the Panamera lineup: the dynamic Panamera GTS and the ultimate Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid.
These models represent the pinnacle of Porsche engineering, each with a unique focus.
Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid
For those who equate the word ‘Turbo’ with peak performance, the new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid doesn’t disappoint.
It pairs a potent 4.0-litre biturbo V8 engine with an electric motor, producing a combined output of 771hp and 1,000Nm of torque. This setup makes it the most powerful Panamera ever, propelling it from 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 2.9 seconds and reaching a top speed of 325 km/h.
Porsche’s engineers have refined every aspect of the Turbo S E-Hybrid’s drivetrain to meet stringent Euro 7 emissions standards, ensuring clean combustion and optimal performance.
The 8-speed Porsche dual-clutch transmission (PDK) has been re-engineered to handle the immense torque, featuring optimised power-transmitting surfaces and higher thermal load capacity.
Before its official launch, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid clocked a lap time of 7:24.172 minutes on the Nürburgring Nordschleife set by Lars Kern, smashing a new record for top-class saloons with a combustion and hybrid engine.
The car’s enhanced hybrid system now offers greater electric range, faster charging, and more responsive performance. Its 25.9 kWh battery provides an electric range of up to 88km, and the 11 kW on-board AC charger can recharge it fully in just under three hours.
Porsche Panamera GTS
If the Turbo S E-Hybrid is about ultimate power, the Panamera GTS is about pure, unfiltered driving pleasure. With a 493hp V8 biturbo engine, the GTS offers a linear power delivery, reaching 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds.
It’s equipped with a specially tuned chassis and a sports exhaust system that produces an emotive sound.
The GTS model exudes sportiness with black logos, a unique front section, dark-tinted HD matrix LED headlights, and red brake callipers. Inside, the lavish use of suede-like Race-Tex material and GTS-specific interior packages in vibrant colours like Carmine Red and Slate Grey Neo adds to its distinctive appeal.
The Sport Chrono package, Bose sound system, and carbon fibre accents further enhance the luxurious yet sporty feel.
Both models come packed with the latest technology and features. The Porsche Driver Experience control concept, high-resolution HD matrix LED lights, extensive connectivity options, and even the ability to park the car using a smartphone app are all part of the package.
Pricing and Availability
In Singapore, the Porsche Panamera GTS starts at SGD 922,268, while the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid begins at SGD 1,230,268. Deliveries are expected to commence towards the end of 2024.
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