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A YouTuber upgraded the rear of a first-generation Porsche Panamera Turbo by installing modern LED taillights that mimic newer models, improving its appearance without bodywork modifications, and is also working on enhancing its exhaust sound.
Porsche's new Panamera top model set a record time of 7:24.17 minutes on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, driven by test driver Lars Kern. This time is 5.64 seconds faster than the previous generation's model, showcasing significant improvements in the car's powertrain, aerodynamics, chassis, and new ultra-high-performance tires. The record highlights the Panamera's enhanced agility and stability, combining luxury touring comfort with sports car handling.
The Porsche Panamera, equipped with a V-8 hybrid powertrain and advanced Active Ride suspension, set a new Nürburgring record for the "executive" segment with a time of 7 minutes 24.17 seconds. The pre-production model featured a carbon fiber aerodynamic body kit and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. This makes it over five seconds faster than the previous Panamera Turbo S and more than three seconds quicker than the Mercedes-AMG GT63 S.
Porsche introduces two new plug-in hybrid Panamera models, the 4 E-Hybrid and 4S E-Hybrid, in response to growing demand for efficient and dynamic E-Hybrid powertrains. These models feature revamped engines, larger batteries, and improved performance, with prices starting at $117,495 and $128,795 respectively. The new hybrids offer higher charging speeds, better throttle response, and advanced driving modes, while pre-orders are set to begin in March with deliveries expected in the fall. Porsche's expansion of its hybrid lineup reflects a strategic move to complement its electric vehicle offerings and cater to a broader range of customers.
Porsche is set to debut the 2024 Panamera today, featuring an evolutionary exterior design and a thoroughly modernized interior. The new Panamera will offer a choice between four plug-in hybrid powertrains, with larger battery packs for increased all-electric range and a more powerful electric motor. There will also be V6 versions available, and all combustion engines will meet the forthcoming Euro 7 standard. Porsche estimates that over 80 percent of its annual deliveries will be EVs by 2030, making this the final Panamera with combustion engines.
Porsche's Turbo S models, including the Taycan, Panamera, and 911, were pitted against each other in a standing-start drag race. The Panamera Turbo S, with a 4.0-liter V8 engine producing 630 horsepower, competed against the Taycan Turbo S, the heaviest but most powerful of the trio with 761 horsepower, and the 911 Turbo S, the lightest with 650 horsepower. The race aimed to determine which Turbo S model was the quickest, showcasing the different performance capabilities of these three vehicles.