14. Dezember 2020 | Stefan Grundhoffpress-informPorsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Tourismo Porsches Weg unterscheidet sich von dem anderer Hersteller: anstatt das Portfolio straffer zu ziehen, bieten sie das Topmodell Panamera sogar in einer weiteren Leistungsstufe an. Das Hybrid-Modell watet mit satten 700 PS und erhöhtem Komfort sich die Leistungsdaten des Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid anschaut, dem stehen unverändert Augen und Mund offen. Da macht die Coupélimousine keinen Unterschied zur Kombiversion, die die Zuffenhausener Sport Turismo nennen. Für die einen ist der Sport Turismo ein Frevel an der Stuttgarter Sportwagenmarke; andere freuen sich darüber, dass sie in den Panamera auch größere Gegenstände einladen können. Ein echter Lademeister ist der Sport Turismo nicht; doch schick ist er allemal. Seit mehreren Jahren ist das Topmodell des Porsche Panamera ein Plug-In-Hybride. Mit der Modellpflege gab es kaum merkliche Retuschen außen und innen sowie einen leichten Leistungsnachschlag. Statt bisher 680 PS ist der stärkste aller Panameras nunmehr auf 700 PS und 870 Nm maximales Drehmoment erstarkt, das zwischen und U/min anliegt.„Bei Porsche haben wir frühzeitig auf Plug-in-Hybride gesetzt – das zahlt sich heute aus. Weltweit liefern wir mittlerweile jeden zehnten Sportwagen aus Zuffenhausen als Plug-in-Hybrid aus“, sagt Vertriebsvorstand Detlev von Platen, „der Panamera trägt maßgeblich zu diesem hohen Anteil bei. In Europa sind mittlerweile 61 Prozent der ausgelieferten Panamera elektrifiziert.“ Wie bisher sind der vier Liter große V8-Doppelturbo mit seinen 420 kW / 571 PS und der 100 kW / 136 PS starke Elektromotor über eine elektromagnetische Trennkupplung miteinander verbunden. Wie üblich in diese Liga gibt es ein automatisiertes Getriebe – hier in Form einer achtstufigen Doppelkupplung – sowie einen Allradantrieb, der die üppige Motorleistung gekonnt auf die Straße bringt und den 5,05 Meter langen Kraftmeier so brutal beschleunigt. Das liegt in erster Linie an dem Elektroboost, denn der 136 PS starke Elektromotor steuert stattliche 400 Nm zusätzliches Drehmoment Sie auchAus dem Stand geht es mit vereinten Kräften von Verbrenner und Elektroboost somit in 3,2 Sekunden auf Tempo 100 und selbst der Spurt auf 200 km/h ist mit 11,2 Sekunden für den rund 2,4 Tonnen schweren Fünftürer ebenso beeindruckend wie die Höchstgeschwindigkeit von 315 km/h. Bisher waren es 3,4 Sekunden und 310 km/h Spitze – beides ebenfalls mehr als beeindruckend. Rein elektrisch ist der Tourer immerhin 140 km/h schnell und lockt mit einem Normverbrauch von 2,8 Liter – wenn das 17,9 kWh große Lithium-Ionen-Akkupaket im Unterboden vollgeladen ist. Wer das Gaspedal sanft streichelt und auf Spurts verzichtet, kommt so rein elektrisch immerhin 50 Kilometer gibt es nur wenigeUnterschiede zum bisherigen Modell? Da wird es zumindest optisch schwer. Die Unterschiede alt zu neu sind dünn – sehr dünn – und zwar innen und außen. Die überfrachtete Mittelkonsole im Stile eines Flugzeugcockpits ist geblieben – hier wird es erst beim Nachfolger eine komplett neue Aufmachung geben. Der Mitteltunnel ist breit und das Platzangebot vorne nicht mit dem zu vergleichen, was Luxusmodelle der anderen deutschen Premiumhersteller bieten. Fast ebenso viele Schalter wie auf der Mittelkonsole lassen sich an der Flanke des Komfortsitzes ertasten und vielfältig verstellen, beheizen, kühlen und was auch immer, um den Sitz perfekt an Fahrer und Beifahrer sich zwischen dem bisherigen Modell und dem nachgeschärften Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo Unterschiede spüren lassen, ist es das Fahrwerk, das bei aller Sportlichkeit jetzt eben auch in Sachen Komfort etwas mehr draufhat. Dabei liegt der Pseudo-Kombi straffer auf der Straße als die Luxuslimousinen wie Audi A7, BMW 8er Gran Coupé und AMG GT Viertürer, doch der Langstreckenkomfort hat gewonnen, wobei sich die Luftfederung je nach Fahrprogramm entsprechend verändern lässt. Trotz seiner gewaltigen Motorleistung kann der Allrad-Porsche sein üppiges Gewicht von über 2,4 Tonnen nicht überspielen. Auch wenn der Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid bereits ab Werk das komplette Paket an verfügbaren Fahrwerk- und Regelsystemen wie der elektrischen Wankstabilisierung, Torque Vectoring Plus, der nicht nur beim Rangieren praktischen Hinterachslenkung sowie der Keramikbremse für beste Verzögerungswerte bietet. Das alles sorgt dafür, dass sich der Schwabe ebenso wahnsinnig schnell wie agil bewegen lässt. Der Fahrer spürt kaum, wie schnell er wirklich ist wenn er den digitalen Tacho einmal außer Acht lässt, doch die zahlreiche technische Details sorgen dafür, dass er eben genau das ist – schnell und dabei mehr als entspannt Sie auchLeichteres Be- und Entladen und mehr TankvolumenVorne wie hinten lässt es sich sehr kommod reisen, auch wenn der Sport Turismo die Gene eines Sportwagens nicht überspielen will. Die Sitze sind auf allen vier Plätzen komfortabel, doch eben nicht so weich man es von der Luxusliga wie Audi A8 oder Mercedes S-Klasse kennt und der dritte Sitzplatz im Fond ist nicht mehr als ein Notsitz. Die große Heckklappe ist praktischer, weil sie das Be- und Entladen im Vergleich zum Standard-Panamera erleichtert. Das Volumen liegt bei 418 Litern. Wer die Rücksitze umlegt, kann knapp Liter für den Transport größerer Gegenstände nutzen. Im Gegensatz zu vielen Wettbewerbern, die nur Tankvolumina von 43 bis 65 Liter als Plug-In-Version bietet, kann der Teilzeit-Elektriker immerhin 80 Liter flüssigen Kraftstoff schucken. Ebenso gewaltig wie die Fahrleistungen ist der Preis der Topversion, denn der Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo reißt mit mindestens Euro eine gewaltige Lücke ins Grundhoff; press-informTechnische DatenModell: Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport TurismoMotor: V8-BiturboHubraum: ccmLeistung: 515 kW / 700 PSMax. Drehmoment: 870 Nm ab U7minHöchstgeschwindigkeit: 315 km/hBeschleunigung 0-100 km/h: 3,2 SekundenGetriebe: Achtgang-DoppelkupplungsgetriebeAntrieb: AllradantriebVerbrauch EU-Drittelmix: 2,8 Liter / 63 g CO2 / 22,8 kWhGewicht, Herstellerangabe: kgmax. Zuladung: 525 kgmax. Ladevolumen: 418 – Liter
Andrew Krok/Roadshow. While the Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo is a wagon, it doesn't really add that much practicality. There's tons of room to access the cargo areas on both variants
EPA ClassificationLarge CarsDrivetrainAll Wheel DriveEngine Type and Required FuelTwin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8Displacement (liters/cubic inches) L/244Fuel SystemGasoline Direct InjectionMaximum Horsepower @ RPM677 @ 5750Maximum Torque @ RPM626 @ 5500Cooling System Capacity (quarts)NATransmission Order CodeG1GTransmission DescriptionAuto-Shift Manual w/ODNumber of Transmission Speeds8First Gear Ratio (:1) Gear Ratio (:1) Gear Ratio (:1) Gear Ratio (:1) Gear Ratio (:1) Gear Ratio (:1) Gear Ratio (:1) Gear Ratio (:1) Drive Axle Ratio (:1) Greenhouse Gas ScoreNACO2 Emissions, 15K mi/year (tons)NARange, city/highway (miles)N/A / N/AEPA Fuel Economy, combined/city/highway (mpg)20 / N/A / N/AEPA Fuel Economy Equivalent (for hybrid and electric vehicles), combined/city/highway (MPGe)48 / N/A / N/AFuel Capacity / Gas Tank Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons)NAWidth, without mirrors (inches) Track Width (inches) Track Width (inches) Ground Clearance (inches)NARear Door Opening Height (inches)NARear Door Opening Width (inches)NALiftover Height (inches)NAPassenger / Seating Capacity5Total Passenger Volume (cubic feet)NAFront Head Room (inches)NAFront Leg Room (inches)NAFront Shoulder Room (inches)NAFront Hip Room (inches)NASecond Row Head Room (inches)NASecond Row Leg Room (inches)NASecond Row Shoulder Room (inches)NASecond Row Hip Room (inches)NACargo Space/Area Length Behind First Row (inches)NACargo Space/Area Length Behind Second Row (inches)NACargo Space/Area Length Behind Third Row (inches)NACargo Space/Area Width at Beltline (inches)NACargo Bed Width Between Wheelhousings (inches)NACargo Bed Height (inches)NACargo Space/Area Behind Front Row (cubic feet) Space/Area Behind Second Row (cubic feet)15Cargo Space/Area Behind Third Row (cubic feet)15Trunk Space (cubic feet)NATurning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet) Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)NAFront Suspension TypeDouble WishboneRear Suspension TypeMulti-LinkFront Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)NARear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)NAFront Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)NARear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)NAAnti-Lock-Braking System4-WheelFront Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches) Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches) Drums, diameter x width (inches)NAFront Wheel Size (inches)21 X Wheel MaterialAluminumFront Tire SizeP275/35YR21Rear Wheel Size (inches)21 X Wheel MaterialAluminumRear Tire SizeP325/30YR21Spare Wheel Size (inches)NAMaximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)NAMaximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)NAMaximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)NAMaximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)NABase Curb Weight (pounds)5279Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° FNAMaximum Alternator Capacity (amps)NAPorsche Panamera Sport Turismo Specs for Other Model Years2022 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo2022 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo / Turbo / S E-Hybrid2021 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo / Turbo / S E-Hybrid2021 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo2020 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo2019 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo2019 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Turbo S E-Hybrid2018 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Turbo S E-Hybrid2018 Porsche Panamera Sport TurismoEngine: Twin-Turbocharged V8 -inc: electric motorTransmission: 8-Speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)Engine Auto Stop-Start FeatureTransmission w/Driver Selectable Mode, Sequential Shift Control w/Steering Wheel Controls and Oil CoolerFull-Time All-WheelAutomatic Rear Locking Axle RatioEngine Oil CoolerHybrid Electric MotorTowing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway ControlGas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers4-Corner Auto-Leveling SuspensionAutomatic w/Driver Control Height Adjustable Automatic w/Driver Control Ride Control Sport Tuned Adaptive SuspensionPDCC Sport Front And Rear Active Anti-Roll BarsElectric Power-Assist SteeringDual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Polished Tailpipe Gal. Fuel TankDouble Wishbone Front Suspension w/Air SpringsMulti-Link Rear Suspension w/Air SpringsRegenerative 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control, Ceramic Discs and Electric Parking BrakeLithium Ion Traction Battery w/ kW Onboard Charger, Hrs Charge Time @ 110/120V, 3 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V and kWh CapacityElectro-Mechanical Limited Slip DifferentialWheels: 21" 911 Turbo DesignTires: P275/35ZR21 Fr & P325/30ZR21 RrWheels w/Machined w/Painted Accents Accents w/LocksTire Mobility KitClearcoat PaintExpress Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Power SunshadeFixed Glass 2nd Row Sunroof w/Power SunshadeBody-Colored Front BumperBody-Colored Rear BumperChrome Door HandlesChrome Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield TrimBody-Colored Power Heated Auto Dimming Side Mirrors w/Power FoldingFixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and DefrosterLight Tinted GlassRain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated JetsFront Windshield -inc: Sun Visor StripGalvanized Steel/Aluminum PanelsPower SpoilerPower Liftgate Rear Cargo AccessTailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door LocksRear Fog LampsPerimeter/Approach LightsLED BrakelightsCornering LightsAuto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Headlamps w/Delay-OffRadio: Porsche Communication Management (PCM) -inc: navigation module, mobile phone preparation, audio interfaces, BOSE surround sound system w/14 speakers, subwoofer, total output of 710 watts, Connect Plus, Apple CarPlay, telephone module, wireless internet access, Porsche Car Connect (Carfinder, Remote Vehicle Status, Remote Services, Porsche Vehicle Tracking System (PVTS)), Bluetooth hands-free phone capability, SiriusXM and HD RadioRadio w/Seek-Scan, Glove Box Mounted Single CD, Compatible Remote CD, MP3 Player, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation, Radio Data System, DVD-Audio and 10 Gb Internal MemoryAudio Theft DeterrentWindow Grid Diversity AntennaAutomatic EqualizerDigital Signal Processor3 LCD Monitors In The FrontNavtraffic Real-Time Traffic Display14-Way Power SeatsBucket Front Seats w/Leather Back Material10-Way Driver Seat10-Way Passenger Seat40-20-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Heated Fold Forward Seatback Rear SeatPower Tilt/Telescoping Steering ColumnGauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Traction Battery Level, Power/Regen, Trip Odometer and Trip ComputerPower Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row WindowsLeather Steering Wheel w/Auto Tilt-AwayFront CupholderRear CupholderCompassValet FunctionPower Fuel Flap Locking TypeRemote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic ButtonProximity Key For Doors And Push Button StartRemote Releases -Inc: Proximity Cargo AccessHomeLink Garage Door TransmitterCruise ControlDual Zone Front Automatic Air ConditioningHVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts, Residual Heat Recirculation, Headliner/Pillar Ducts and Console DuctsIlluminated Locking Glove BoxDriver Foot RestLeather Door Trim InsertLeather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter MaterialFull Alcantara Simulated Suede HeadlinerInterior Trim -inc: Genuine Wood/Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Genuine Wood/Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Leather/Genuine Wood Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior AccentsLeather Seat TrimDay-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview MirrorDriver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger IlluminationFull Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console and 2 12V DC Power OutletsFront And Rear Map LightsFade-To-Off Interior LightingFull Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor MatsCarpet Floor TrimTrunk/Hatch Auto-LatchCargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility KitRoll-Up Cargo CoverEngine Compartment And Cargo Space LightsFOB Controls -inc: Cargo AccessMemory Settings IncludeMemory PackageRefrigerated/Cooled Box Located In The Glovebox, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door BinsPower 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/DownDelayed Accessory PowerPower Door Locks w/Autolock FeatureSystems MonitorTrip ComputerOutside Temp GaugeDigital/Analog AppearanceDriver And Passenger Heated-Cushion, Driver And Passenger Heated-SeatbackFixed Front Head Restraints and Fixed Rear Head RestraintsFront Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest w/Storage2 Seatback Storage PocketsPerimeter AlarmEngine Immobilizer2 12V DC Power OutletsAir FiltrationElectronic Stability Control (ESC)ABS And Driveline Traction ControlSide Impact BeamsDual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side AirbagsParkAssist Front And Rear Parking SensorsTire Specific Low Tire Pressure WarningDual Stage Driver And Passenger Front AirbagsCurtain 1st And 2nd Row AirbagsAirbag Occupancy SensorDriver And Passenger Knee Airbag and Rear Side-Impact AirbagRear Child Safety LocksOutboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and PretensionersBack-Up Camera4 Basic Years / 50,000 Basic Miles4 Drivetrain Years / 50,000 Drivetrain Miles12 Corrosion Years / Unlimited Corrosion Miles8 Hybrid/Electric Components Years / 100,000 Hybrid/Electric Components Miles4 Roadside Assistance Years / 50,000 Roadside Assistance Miles1 Maintenance Years / 10,000 Maintenance Miles
And of course, there’s some serious hardware producing other serious numbers doing the heavy lifting. The 4.0-litre bi-turbo V8 makes 404kW from 5750rpm and a robust 770Nm from a smidge under Porsche’s shapely wagon can now be had in three top-shelf, Turbo S, flavours. The standard Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo makes use of a 620 hp twin-turbo V8, hits 100 km/h in seconds and has an unladen weight of 2,210kg. The newly announced, fully electric Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo has up to 750 horsepower (with overboost), can touch 250 km/h and depending on how heavy your right foot is, may deliver around 300km of range. Providing the link between old school internal combustion and our electric future sits Porsche’s also all-new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo; an interpretation that weighs about as much as the electric one, has more power than the petrol powered one but costs more than either. So, the question is, does that hybrid powertrain represent the best of both worlds? Is the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo the “just right”, Goldilocks-wagon of the bunch? I had to know. 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo Powertrain: If there’s evidence to be found for answering that question, it must surely hide in the E-Hybrid’s powertrain — or, at the very least, beneath the plastic shrouding that envelopes it. Front, centre and shining under the hood, thrums this car’s primary motivator; a twin-turbo V8 engine. The internals have been tweaked since my last experience with it and it now produces a stonking 563 horsepower and 405 lb-ft of torque. That engine alone would be enough to make this 2,365kg car quick but as we know, this one packs more. 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo Powered by a larger lithium-ion battery (up from and resting between that glorious V8 and the 8-speed, Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission, whirs a 134 hp electric motor. On its own, that motor can silently thrust the Panamera to a top speed of 140 km/h but when working in concert, it amplifies the V8 to the tune of 690 hp. More impressive is the 568 lb-ft of peak torque that hits at a mere 2,100 rpm. And if that isn’t enough, it also enables a “push to pass” feature which, while on the roll, engages an electric “overboost” for an extra 100 lb-ft hit, whenever you like. From dead, press the pedal to the floor and this car will hastily transport you well beyond the ha-ha and into the realm of lolz. Using launch control, Porsche says 0-100 km/h happens in seconds. That is just stupid quick for a car this size. It actually feels faster. 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo Exterior: Any of the Sport Turismo variants are lookers in my book. Their refined rears make the Panamera sedan look sedate and unfinished. And compared to their primary competition from Mercedes and Audi, Porsche’s Sport Turismo eschews their aggro look in favour of fluidity. No matter what colour you paint it, it’s an attractive bit of sheet metal. Of course, it will stand out a scooch more if you pony-up the extra $3,730 for Metallic Papaya. Oh, and the Turbo S E-Hybrid variant comes standard with Porsche Carbon Ceramic Brakes, so those Acid-Green dipped, 10-piston calipers may also grab some attention. Interior: Despite the fact that this new E-Hybrid packs a larger lithium-ion cell, storage space behind the hatch hasn’t been compromised. There is a decent 418L of space available as is and with the seats folded that more than triples, to 1,287 L. If you surrender driving duties to be ferried about, opting for the longer ride in back isn’t punishing at all. Rear seats are heated and the centre-mounted TFT display provides control of media, HVAC and can even move the front passenger seat to allow you to stretch out. Up front and in command, the 18-way Adaptive Sport Seats ($1,760) can be tailored to cradle even the most finicky driver. They are heated of course, as is the GT Sport steering wheel, and provide a supportive and comfortable spot to either attack a road or trundle along it for hours on end. The dash is typical Porsche brilliance thanks to the centre-mounted, analogue tachometer. The four flanking gauges, two per side, can all be tweaked and tailored to deliver the information you want and those to the right can be combined to display navigation mapping. There’s a head-up display system in play as well and that too can be tailored for positioning and info. 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo Infotainment: Our European-spec demo came equipped with the Burmester High End Surround Sound System ($6,780) that, when combined with the Thermally and Noise Insulated Glass ($1,570), was more than enough to create a rolling concert hall, sonically capable of drowning out the wail from the Sport exhaust system ($4,400). The touchscreen is well integrated and even senses your fingers before they make contact. From there you can control and personalize everything from the way the car behaves to the shade of LED lighting you feel best reflects your current mood — I went with Sport Plus mode, deployed the spoiler, lowered the suspension and bathed my tootsies in Topaz Blue. 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo The flush, piano-black centre console housed controls all provide haptic feedback and the four knurled protrusions that work the HVAC are functional art. Should you rather make adjustments on the fly while keeping your eyes on the horizon, the most important tweaks can be engaged via the buttons and dials on the steering wheel itself. Drive: The weather report for my weekend with the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo wasn’t what I’d call ideal. Snow was in the forecast and enough had already fallen to make for slushy B-roads and side streets. Riding on a set of 21-inch Pirelli Sottozero 3’s, the all-wheel-drive E-Hybrid didn’t seem to mind. Power was seamlessly shuffled when it needed to be and, even during a deep, damp, dumping my drive was drama free. On salty, dry tarmac the E-Hybrid hugs corners while those Sport seats hugged me. The car, despite its size, feels like it pivots around the driver. Steering is linear and direct with excellent feedback. It’s not as engaging as say a 718 Spyder but I reckon you’d be hard pressed to be disappointed, even with a backseat full of kids and a boot full of gear. 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo Acceleration, as I’ve said, is ferocious and that overboost is bonkers fun. But it’s how smoothly the E-Hybrid maintains composure at speed that’s admirable here. This is a GT (grand touring) car afterall, so it shouldn’t punish its occupants. As such, Porsche saw fit to allow for damping adjustments in Sport Plus mode to accommodate for broken pavement without sacrificing overall handling. It’s simply a sublime vehicle: fast and quick when you want it to be, spacious enough for everyday life and comfortable all of the time. Were it not for the fact that the seats couldn’t massage me and that I will never afford one ($255,820 as tested) I’d say it was a near perfect car. In five to ten years, when the infrastructure catches up and charging stations are plentiful, nods may go to that generation’s Taycan Cross Turismo but for now the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is Porsche’s sculpted two-box sweet spot for speed-hungry families. 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo Price: $219, (CDN) As Tested: $255, (CDN) Freight: $1, Configuration: Front-engine, all-wheel drive Engine: 8-cylinder turbocharged, hybrid Transmission: 8-spd PDK Power/torque: 563 hp/405 lb-ft (gas), 134 hp/295 lb-ft (electric), 690 hp/641 lb-ft (combined) Fuel economy ratings: L/100 km combined (gas only), L/100 km combined (gas+elec) Warranties: 4 years/80,000 km (comprehensive) Competitors: Audi RS6 Avant, Mercedes Benz E63 AMG Wagon, Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo, Porsche Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo Links: Porsche Canada KQvlHg.