Verdict
B
← Porsche Panamera · 2009-2016 · 970
Porsche Panamera 970
Headline trim: Turbo S 4.8 TT V8 — 562 bhp, 0-62 in 3.8s.
BHP
562 bhp
0–60
3.8 s
Top speed
192 mph
MPG
20 mpg (US)
Used
$15,000-$53,000
Strengths
- First Porsche four-door
- V8 Turbo / Turbo S
- S Hybrid first PHEV
Weaknesses
- Humpback styling
- PDK mechatronic
- PCM dated
Notable tech
- PSF platform
- 3.6 V6 / 4.8 V8 / 4.8 TT V8
- PDK 7DCT
- RWD / AWD
- Hybrid V6 SC (post-2010)
- S Hybrid then S E-Hybrid PHEV
- Diesel 3.0 V6 TDI
Common issues
- PDK mechatronic
- Air suspension
- Hybrid battery
- PCM age
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across 970's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
Panamera V6 (3.6)
BHP296
Torque400 Nm
0–606.3 s
Top161 mph
MPG (US)25 mpg
DriveRWD / AWD
Gearbox7DCT
Panamera S V8 (4.8)
BHP400
Torque500 Nm
0–605.4 s
Top177 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox7DCT
Panamera 4S V8 (4.8)
BHP400
Torque500 Nm
0–605.0 s
Top175 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox7DCT
Panamera GTS V8 (4.8)
BHP430
Torque520 Nm
0–604.5 s
Top179 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox7DCT
Panamera Turbo V8 (4.8 TT)
BHP493
Torque700 Nm
0–604.0 s
Top188 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox7DCT
Panamera Turbo S V8 (4.8 TT)
BHP562
Torque750 Nm
0–603.8 s
Top192 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox7DCT
Panamera Diesel V6 (3.0 TDI)
BHP246
Torque550 Nm
0–606.8 s
Top150 mph
MPG (US)37 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox8AT
Panamera S Hybrid V6 SC
BHP380
Torque580 Nm
0–606.0 s
Top167 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox8AT
Panamera S E-Hybrid PHEV
BHP416
Torque590 Nm
0–605.5 s
Top167 mph
Range~22 mi EV
DriveRWD
Gearbox8AT