History & character

Unveiled in 2016 for the 2017 model year, the second generation of the Panamera (Type 971) addresses the controversial styling of its predecessor whilst building upon the new MSB platform. The Panamera Turbo crowns the combustion-engined range with a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 producing 550 bhp, its turbochargers mounted within the V for minimal lag. Paired with the eight-speed PDK gearbox and all-wheel drive, it unites limousine comfort with supercar performance.

The Turbo 971 embodies the ultimate grand tourer: four genuine seats, a practical hatchback body, and yet a 0–100 km/h sprint dispatched in 3.8 seconds. Its active chassis, rear-wheel steering and 4D electronic management make it a formidably capable saloon on winding roads. Long underrated in the shadow of the 911, it now draws enthusiasts seeking a versatile V8 Porsche — one equally at home devouring motorway miles in near-silence and attacking corners with agility that utterly belies its dimensions.