Porsche’s new Panamera line-up for 2021 features a slew of upgrades.
When the 2021 Porsche Panamera reaches the United States early next year, it will have key improvements to the interior, powertrains, including a new plug-in hybrid, and new exterior styling cues.
Porsche also is offer additional powertrain options, featuring changes to the crankshaft, connecting rods, timing chain drive and torsional vibration dampers, as well as new fuel injectors and a reduced compression ratio, an uprated 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 making 620 horsepower and 604 pound-feet of torque is at the heart of the new Panamera Turbo S model, which replaces the previous Panamera Turbo with 550 hp and 567 lb.-ft.
This new engine enables the Panamera Turbo S sedan and Sport Turismo models to run from 0 to 60 mph, using Launch Control, in 2.9 seconds (3.0 seconds for the Panamera Turbo S Executive), 0.5 seconds quicker than the previous Panamera Turbo models. All Panamera Turbo S models reach a top track speed of 196 mph.
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The Panamera Turbo S sedan and Sport Turismo models to run from 0 to 60 mph, using Launch Control, in 2.9 seconds.
The twin-turbo V8 in the sporty Panamera GTS (473 hp and 457 lb.-ft.) benefits from a 20-hp increase compared to the previous model, and its throttle calibration is tuned to resemble the responsiveness and finesse of a naturally aspirated engine even more closely.
Porsche also is expanding its hybrid offering with a new plug-in hybrid model for the Panamera model range; the Panamera 4S E-Hybrid with an electric motor that is paired with a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 engine results in a system power of 552 hp and 553 lb.-ft. of torque.
In addition, 2021 Panamera models will feature the SportDesign front fascia as standard, further sharpening the front design of the car. A new continuous light strip spreads out across the rear of the car, seamlessly connecting the two taillights, while the lower rear fascia sports new diffuser fins. A new 20-inch wheel design and two new 21-inch wheel designs are available.
Underscoring their impressive performance figures, the new Panamera Turbo S variants are fitted with a model-specific front fascia that features larger air intakes and new Turbo S-specific front light signature.
All Panamera Turbo S models reach a top track speed of 196 mph.
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On the inside, the new Panamera has also been updated with a newly designed multifunction Sport steering wheel with shift paddles. The Panamera Turbo S comes standard with a new GT Sport steering wheel with shift paddles wrapped in leather, and it is optional on other Panamera models. Following the GTS tradition, the GT Sport steering wheel, along with many other interior areas of the Panamera GTS, are covered in Race-Tex.
Panamera and Panamera 4S E-Hybrid models come standard with 8-way electrically adjustable comfort seats with driver memory package, while the Turbo S models are equipped with 14-way electrically adjustable comfort seats with memory.
The center console features the familiar 12.3-inch center touchscreen, and continues to offer extensive connectivity including online navigation, real-time traffic information and a Wifi hotspot. The Panamera Turbo S is also fitted with a 14-speaker, 710-watt Bose Surround Sound System with separate subwoofer as standard, while a 21-speaker, 1,455 watt Burmester 3D High-End Surround System with an active 400-watt subwoofer can be optionally ordered for all variants.
The 4S E-Hybrid features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, and offers extensive connectivity including online navigation, real-time traffic information and a Wifi hotspot.
Panamera has been fine-tuned specifically for each model; from sharp and composed on the standard model to performance-focused on the GTS and Turbo S. Standard on every Panamera, the adjustable Porsche Active Suspension Management system features an updated calibration for its adaptive dampers, resulting in a further increase in ride quality. The steering is also recalibrated to sharpen feedback and further increase responsiveness.
All 2021 Panamera models are now equipped with Lane Keep Assist including Traffic Sign Recognition as standard. Using a camera, the system detects divider line markings on the road and aids the driver to stay in lane by making corrective steering inputs.
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Traffic Sign Recognition also uses a camera and navigation data to detect road signs, displaying them in the instrument cluster. Like the previous model, the new Panamera additional assistance systems, including a head-up display, Night Vision Assist, Lane Change Assist, Surround View and Porsche InnoDrive with Adaptive Cruise Control, are available.