Panamera offers a range of trim levels defined by the engine lurking under the hood.
Panamera
The base Panamera is equipped with a 310-horsepower 3.6-liter V6. Even with the least powerful engine in the range, it can manage the zero-to-60 mph dash in as few as 5.7 seconds.
Panamera 4
The Panamera 4 adds all-wheel drive to the equation. Despite the extra weight, acceleration to 60 mph drops by .2 seconds.
Panamera S
Twin-turbochargers push the 3-liter V6 to 420 horsepower. It takes only 4.9 seconds to reach 60 mph.
Panamera 4S
Adding all-wheel drive to S doesn't impede progress to 60 mph in as few as 4.3 seconds.
Panamera 4S Executive
The Executive was developed for markets like China, where customers prefer chauffeur-driven transport. The stretched wheelbase provides limousine-like dimensions for rear seat passengers. The extra weight does diminish acceleration, somewhat—it might take as long as 4.8 seconds to reach 60 mph.
Panamera GTS
The GTS graduates to Porsche's 440-horsepower 4.8-liter V8. Sixty mph is now reached in a scant 4.2 seconds.
Panamera Turbo
The Panamera Turbo engine is a formidable contender producing 520 horsepower and a 0 to 60 mph time of 3.9 seconds.
Panamera Turbo Executive
"Executive" is Porsche's terminology for long-wheelbase. Though slightly ungainly in looks, this stretched sedan is as fast many purpose-built sports cars.
Panamera Turbo S
The Turbo S ups the horsepower ante to 570. You'll reach 60 mph in a breathtaking 3.6 seconds.
Panamera Turbo S Executive
The ultimate Panamera transports rear-seat passengers in comfort and nearly unbelievable speed.
