The 2024 Porsche Panamera prototype delivers a sporty and powerful driving experience, particularly with its Turbo E-Hybrid model. In Hybrid mode, the engine and motor work together seamlessly, providing excellent everyday drivability and impressive performance. Acceleration is quick, and there’s no need to downshift to maintain momentum.

Despite the return to single-scroll turbos, the new motor compensates for any lag in power delivery, resulting in smooth and linear acceleration at high speeds.

The Panamera prototype boasts a fully variable four-wheel drive system and torque vectoring, ensuring strong traction in all driving conditions.

Additionally, the car offers a refined driving experience. The engine noise is well isolated from the cabin, creating a quiet and comfortable environment for long journeys.

The handling and ride quality of the Panamera prototype are exceptional. The car exhibits agile dynamics and remains composed even on uneven roads, despite its hefty weight of over 2.3 tonnes.

Porsche plans to introduce two air suspension options for the new Panamera: a standard dual-chamber setup and a single-chamber setup, similar to the one used in the Cayenne. Both options feature faster-reacting twin-stage dampers that can be individually adjusted for a more progressive and smoother ride.

The steering of the Panamera prototype is precise, and its agility is enhanced by the rear-wheel steering system.

Equipped with 20-inch Michelin Pilot Sport tires (275/40 front and 315/35 rear), the Panamera prototype offers exceptional grip, thanks to the combination of the tires and the variable properties of the four-wheel drive system.

While there are still some minor improvements to be made before production, the performance and dynamics of the new Panamera are already exceptional.