- Porsche’s flagship Panamera achieved a record-breaking lap time of 7:24.17 minutes.
- The new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid gets its mojo from an electrified twin-turbo V8 engine.
- It produces a combined output of 771 hp (575 kW / 782 PS) and 737 lb-ft (999 Nm) of torque.
Update 7/19: Porsche has one-upped itself. Hot on the heels of the new 2025 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid’s debut, the automaker has dropped an onboard video of the sports sedan lapping the Nürburgring. And not just lapping it—smashing the class record. Check it out below.
Porsche recently unleashed the fastest iteration of the third-gen Panamera at the Nurburgring, the new Turbo S E-Hybrid, where it set a new lap record with Lans Kern at the helm. Clocking in at 7:24.17 minutes, the top-spec Panamera shaved off 5.64 seconds compared to its predecessor.
According to the automaker, the Panamera is now the fastest luxury-class sedan equipped with either a combustion or hybrid powertrain.
The 2025 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid blends a potent twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 (591 hp) with a 187 hp electric motor. This electrified powerhouse channels its 771 combined horsepower and 737 lb-ft of torque through a refined eight-speed PDK transmission. Compared to its predecessor, this represents an 81 hp and 96 lb-ft boost.
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Visually, the new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid distinguishes itself from the Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid with a deeper front splitter and black trim accents around the taillights and front bumper. It also features the optional Carbon Aerokit, complete with a gurney flap on the adaptive four-way rear spoiler to enhance downforce.
The pre-production prototype was devoid of camouflage and rolls on 21-inch center-locking rims wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires (275/35 ZR21 front and 325/30 ZR21 rear). According to Porsche, the only deviations from the production model are a racing seat for the driver and a safety roll cage.
The new record was set on Friday, July 12, 2024. This is the third record achieved by a Panamera, after the previous attempts in 2016 and 2020 (7:29.81 minutes), all piloted by racing driver Lars Kern.
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Kern emphasized that the new generation has seen “significant gains” in its “transverse dynamic capabilities” compared to its predecessor, largely due to the new Porsche Active Ride suspension, transforming it into an “exclusive touring saloon with the handling of a sports car.”
He attributed the improved lap time to various factors, including “the powertrain, aerodynamics, chassis, and the new ultra-high-performance Michelin tires.”
