Porsche recently held a press drive for the redesigned Panamera so we’re learning an assortment of details about the upcoming model.
According to Autocar and Car & Driver, the Panamera will arrive next year and ride on an updated version of the MSB platform. It’s said to be “stiffer and more rigid” thanks to an assortment of changes including new reinforcements.
Under the hood, the entry-level model will reportedly benefit from an improved eight-speed transmission and an upgraded twin-turbo 2.9-liter V6 producing 353 hp (263 kW / 358 PS). That’s a significant jump over the current rating of 325 hp (242 kW / 330 PS) and this could lower the 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time to around 5.2 seconds. The top speed is also said to increase from 168 mph (270 km/h) to 181 mph (291 km/h).
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We can also expect a new Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid, which is said to have a plug-in hybrid powertrain that consists of a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8, a 25.9 kWh battery pack, and a 188 hp (140 kW / 191 PS) electric motor that is integrated into the transmission. Autocar suggests the model will have more than 650 hp (485 kW / 659 PS) and 664 lb-ft (899 Nm) of torque, while C&D believes it will have around 680 hp (507 kW / 689 PS) and 665 lb-ft (901 Nm) of torque.
Regardless of the final numbers, both publications say the car will have an electric-only range of approximately 53 miles (85 km) in the WLTP cycle. They also suggest the model could accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in as little as 3.1 seconds and have a top speed of 190+ mph (306+ km/h).
A Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid will presumably arrive shortly thereafter with even more performance. C&D suggests it could pack around 750 hp (559 kW / 760 PS) and have a top speed of roughly 200 mph (322 km/h).
Besides the powertrain changes, the publication says we can expect NVH improvements, a 10.9-inch infotainment system, and an available passenger display like in the facelifted Cayenne.
