Just how quick is the 2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo? 0-60 in 3.0, 1/4 mile 11.3@122, & curb weight of 4593 pounds

[Sticky]

It is about time some concrete test results of the new Porsche Panamera Turbo were posted. As you are aware the Panamera Turbo receives a new 4.0 liter twin turbo V8 design with 550 horsepower and 567 lb-ft of torque.

The Panamera desperately needed a new motor as the old 4.8 liter twin turbo V8 was getting absolutely trounced by the competition.

Here is a handy chart illustrating the point:

Engine:	BMW S63TU	AMG M157	Audi 4.0 TFSI	Porsche 4.8
Displacement:	4395cc	5461cc	3993cc	4806cc
Bore x Stroke:	89x88.3mm	98x90.5mm	84.5x89mm	96x83mm
Horsepower:	560/575	577	560	520/570
Torque lb-ft:	500	590	516	516/553
Boost Pressure:	22 psi	14.5 psi	14.5 psi	12.3/13.5 psi
Compression:	10.0:1	10.0:1	10.1:1	10.5:1
Redline/Fuel cut:	7100	6400/6600	6600	6500/6700
Valvetrain:	DOHC 4V	DOHC 4V	DOHC 4V	DOHC 4V
Fuel Injection:	Direct	Direct	Direct	Direct

Despite the downsizing the new engine architecture is much more efficient. The torque increase is especially appreciated as the Panamera Turbo now weighs 4593 pounds. Ouch.

Very heavy but it is quick with 0-60 taking only three seconds and running 11.3 seconds in the 1/4 mile. Tune only, this is an easy 10 second car.

The question is will the transmission hold up? The Panamera Turbo is the only car in its class offering all wheel drive and a dual clutch transmission. It should hold up with a tune but if not hopefully Dodson will have something for owners who want even more power/torque down the line.

An impressive performer at an expensive price point. Expect the Panamera Turbo S to take things even further and run 10's stock.

VEHICLE TYPE:front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 4-door hatchback

PRICE AS TESTED:$162,680 (base price: $151,050)

ENGINE TYPE:twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection

Displacement:244 cu in, 3996 cc
Power: 550 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 567 lb-ft @ 1960 rpm

TRANSMISSION:8-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 116.1 in
Length: 198.8 in
Width: 76.3 in Height: 56.2 in
Passenger volume: 96 cu ft
Cargo volume: 17 cu ft
Curb weight: 4593 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 3.0 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 7.5 sec
Zero to 150 mph: 18.6 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 4.3 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 2.4 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 2.8 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 11.3 sec @ 122 mph
Top speed (drag limited, mfr's claim): 190 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 153 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.94 g

[Bowser330]

The car is sexy as hell especially the first picture in the article....but damn 400lbs more than the F90 M5...

[LessIsMore]

Weight is disappointing, especially when Porsche has managed to keep the weight of 911's relatively low.
Sure a TT V8 and AWD in a luxury sedan is about the heaviest recipe out there - but if BMW can manage to keep it down, why couldn't Porsche at least match the BMW weight if not come in even lower ...

10's with a tune ... heady times we live in.

[Sticky]

The car is sexy as hell especially the first picture in the article....but damn 400lbs more than the F90 M5...

The weight is a killer. Don't expect the F90 M5 to be light though. BMW has no problem lying about weight.