This is the fastest Panamera Sport Turismo model yet. This car is powered by the 550hp turbocharged V8 motor found in the Panamera, except in this car, it is paired to a plug-in hybrid powertrain with a 14.1kWh lithium-ion battery pack and an electric motor producing 136hp. Total output is a whopping 680hp and 850Nm.
The car is four-wheel-drive and the engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The car can hit 100kph from standstill in a claimed 3.4sec and can hit a top speed of 310kph. The company also claims a fuel efficiency figure of 33.33kpl.
The battery pack has reduced boot space by 95 litres – the boot now stands at 425 litres, and this goes up to 1,295 litres thanks to the electrically foldable rear bench.
This car is the new range-topping Panamera variant and will take on the Audi RS6 Performance and Mercedes-AMG CLS 63 Shooting Brake in international markets.
