The New Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid Is Less Powerful But More Expensive

The New Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid Is Less Powerful But More Expensive

The New Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid Is Less Powerful But More Expensive

When Porsche launched the third-generation Panamera final November, it solely confirmed the bottom mannequin with rear- and all-wheel drive alongside the recent Turbo E-Hybrid. Zuffenhausen is now diversifying the lineup by launching two extra electrified fashions. They’re not conventional “Turbo” fashions, however they swap the massive V8 in favor of a V6 and maintain the pair of turbochargers.

The Panamera 4E Hybrid combines a 2.9-liter engine with an electrical motor for a complete system output of 463 horsepower and 479 pound-feet. Compared to its predecessor, the brand new mannequin has gained eight mighty horses however has misplaced 37 lb-ft. Despite its heft, it is a significantly fast sedan (it is technically a hatchback) because it takes simply 3.9 seconds to succeed in 60 mph, or 0.3s lower than the mannequin it is changing. Flat out, it will do an an identical 174 mph.