Porsche has filled in the missing gaps in its updated Panamera line-up, detailing the new Panamera 4S, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid and the new range-topper, the mighty 700hp Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid. Those of you that are good at sums will have worked out that makes for a notable nine different plug-in hybrid versions of the Panamera.
Hybrid Panameras for everyone
As reported in August, when Porsche revealed the revised Panamera for the first time, a new hybrid joined the ranks, the Panamera 4S E-Hybrid, with up to 560hp and 750Nm of torque on tap, yet 50g/km emissions and the ability to travel up to 54 kilometres on battery power alone. The updated Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, naturally, sits below that, though it uses the same core hardware. That means a twin-turbocharged 2.9-litre V6 petrol engine, a 100kW electric motor integrated into the eight-speed PDK automatic gearbox, all-wheel drive and a 17.9kWh battery pack. This 'entry-level' hybrid gets a system maximum power output of 462hp, along with WLTP-ratified CO2 emissions of 45g/km and an electric range of up to 56km on a fully-charged battery.
Performance junkies with an order in for the new Panamera Turbo S will be interested to hear what its hybrid-powered alter ego, the new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, can do. It gets the same electric motor as described above, but this time it's mated to a slightly detuned variant of the Turbo's twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine. Peak system power is an eye-watering 700hp, though the added weight means its 0-100km/h time of 3.2 seconds is a tenth down on the non-hybrid Turbo. Still, the plug-in model can travel up to 50km in zero emissions mode and its low CO2 should mean much less VRT in the purchase price.
Oh, and we mentioned nine hybrids; that's because all three plug-in hybrid powertrains are available in all three body styles - regular (the fastback everyone calls a saloon), Sport Turismo (an estate, but not according to Porsche) and Executive (the long wheelbase option that's 'special order' only).
Range-wide updates
Obviously, all these new versions of the Panamera come with the revisions announced in the summer, including subtle restyling around the front and rear, new wheel and colour options, and an update to the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) infotainment system including higher display resolution, improved Voice Pilot online voice control, Risk Radar for road sign and hazard information, wireless Apple CarPlay and further Connect services. Porsche has also tweaked the chassis and control systems, extending to the suspension bushing, damping, engine mounts, the steering system and tyre specifications.
Naturally the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid gets every available chassis and control system as standard, including the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) system, Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control Sport (PDCC Sport) electric roll stabilisation, Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) and rear axle steering with Power Steering Plus.
The updated Panamera line-up is available to order now.