Porsche Panamera (971)
2017–2023 · Porsche Panamera (971) — Luxury Saloon, V6 Twin-Turbo, designed by Michael Mauer.
The Story
The Panamera 971 fixed the one thing everyone criticised about the original — the looks — and sharpened everything else into one of the best sports saloons in the world. Launched in 2016 on an all-new platform, it was longer, lower, far more handsome, and added a gorgeous ‘Sport Turismo’ shooting-brake body that’s prettier still. The range spanned efficient V6s to the storming Turbo and the technical tour de force Turbo S E-Hybrid — a 680-PS plug-in hybrid with ‘warp drive’ acceleration. It set a four-door Nürburgring saloon record, pampered occupants with a beautiful digital cabin, and drove with genuine Porsche athleticism. Fast, beautiful, luxurious and brilliant to drive, the 971 is the Panamera fully realised.
The Numbers
Benchmarked against its class
Each dial ranks this car within its Luxury Saloon class — fuller means higher, and the tick marks the class midpoint.
Signature Colors
The Designer
Michael Mauer
Mauer led design at Mercedes and Saab before succeeding Lagaaij at Porsche in 2004, where he has overseen every modern Porsche line. Since 2022 he has also directed design across the entire Volkswagen Group.
Studio Motors POV
The Panamera fully realised — gorgeous (especially as a Sport Turismo), luxurious and one of the best sports saloons made. A documented Turbo, Turbo S E-Hybrid or 4S Sport Turismo is the pick; buy on spec and history.
The Engine
EA839 V6 Twin-Turbo
Lineage
Where it sits in the bloodline
Market & Value
Values on cars like this move monthly. Our brokers price from real transactions.
What Reviewers Said About Panamera (971)
Worth Knowing About the Panamera (971)
3 Things You Didn’t Know
- 1) It added the gorgeous 'Sport Turismo' shooting-brake body — widely considered prettier than the saloon, and more practical too. 2) The Turbo S E-Hybrid makes 680 PS — its electric motor fills in torque while the turbos spool, giving instant, surge-free 'warp drive' response. 3) The Panamera Turbo set a production four-door saloon lap record at the Nürburgring.
5 Fast Facts
- • 2016–2023; all-new platform, far better-looking. • V6 TT / V8 TT (Turbo 550 PS) / Turbo S E-Hybrid (680 PS). • Added the 'Sport Turismo' shooting-brake body. • A Nürburgring four-door saloon record-holder. • One of the best sports saloons in the world.
Provenance
Owners & what to look for
Famous Owners
FLAG: no single documented/citable celebrity owner verified here. (Excluded rather than guessed.)
Studio Buyer’s Brief
The Turbo and Turbo S E-Hybrid are the performance flagships; the Sport Turismo body is the connoisseur’s (and most practical) pick; the V6 4S is the value sweet spot. Verify spec, history and the air suspension/electronics. A well-specified, documented 971 — ideally a Sport Turismo — is a superb, fast, luxurious four-door; buy on spec and condition.
Full Specifications
- Make / Model
- Porsche Panamera (971)
- Class
- Luxury Saloon
- Production years
- 2017–2023
- Units built
- FLAG: per-variant/generation production not published
- Variants
- Panamera, 4, 4S, GTS, Turbo (V8 TT), Turbo S E-Hybrid (PHEV); Sport Turismo wagon
- Engine layout
- Front
- Engine
- V6 Twin-Turbo
- Engine family
- EA839 V6 Twin-Turbo
- Displacement
- 2.9L / 2894 cc
- Power
- 434 hp
- Torque
- 405 lb-ft
- 0–60 mph
- 4.2 s
- Top speed
- 180 mph
- Power-to-weight
- 227 hp/tonne · 9.7 lb/hp
- Transmission
- 8-speed PDK
- Drivetrain
- AWD · Petrol
- Curb weight
- 4221 lb
Questions
Panamera (971) FAQ
What engine does the Porsche 971 Panamera 4S use?
The Panamera 4S uses a 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 producing 434 hp (440 PS) and 405 lb-ft of torque. It drives all four wheels through an 8-speed PDK and reaches 60 mph in 4.2 seconds.
When did the second-generation Porsche Panamera launch?
The second-generation Panamera (971) was revealed on 28 June 2016 in Berlin and went on sale as a 2017 model year vehicle. It introduced a fully redesigned body with a cleaner rear silhouette influenced by the 911, along with the Sport Turismo estate variant unveiled at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show.
What is the difference between the Panamera and the Panamera Sport Turismo?
The Panamera is a four-door fastback saloon; the Sport Turismo is a shooting-brake estate body variant offering more boot space. The panoramic glass roof is offered as an option on the Sport Turismo, not standard equipment.
What is a used Porsche Panamera 971 worth today?
The 971 Panamera range trades broadly by trim and specification — base and older-mileage examples can sit below $55,000, while GTS, Turbo, and Turbo S examples can exceed $100,000. Hagerty and Edmunds track the used market.
Can I buy or finance a Porsche Panamera 971 through Studio Motors?
Yes. Specialist lenders can structure collector-car financing on Panamera models for qualified buyers.
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