The Panamera, Porsche’s fourth model line after the 911, Boxster/Cayman, and Cayenne, has arrived after years of rumor, innuendo, announcements, and buzz. A four-door fastback sedan positioned at the top of the lineup, the Panamera was officially unveiled at the Shanghai auto show in April, and Porsche chose to host the first official drive at the picturesque Schloß Elmau near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, under the shadow of the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain. The ritzy castle hotel is separated from the Munich airport by two hours of twisty country roads and several stretches of unlimited autobahn, and we explored it all from behind the wheels of the entry-level, rear-wheel-drive, 400-hp Panamera S and the 500-hp, all-wheel-drive Turbo. (There’s also an all-wheel-drive Panamera 4S.)
Looks Less Controversial in the Flesh, Turbo Is Wicked Quick
The shape of the Panamera has been controversial, but we think it looks better on the road than in photos. Porsche’s designers have done their best to mask the Panamera’s size, but at 195.7 inches long and 55.8 inches tall, there is no way to hide that this is a large car. Outside, the S and 4S models are differentiated from the Turbo mostly by their front bumper and specific headlights, but those so inclined can spot a few minor differences, too.
| Layout | Front Engine, AWD |
| Transmission | 7 Speed Porsche PDK Paddle-Shifted Manual |
| Differential | Electronically Controlled LSD |
| Engine | |
| Type: | Porsche V8 |
| Induction | Twin-turbocharged |
| Displacement | 4.8 liters |
| Horsepower | 500 bhp |
| Exterior | |
| Body Type | 5 Door, 4 Seat Hatchback |
| Length | 4970 mm |
| Width | 1931 mm |
| Height | 1418 mm |
| Curb Weight | 4350 lbs. |
| Wheels | 19 inch Porsche alloy |
| Performance | |
| Acceleration 0-60 mph s: | 4.0 seconds |
| Top Speed | 188 mph |
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