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Pushing a 782hp Panamera to its Limit on the Autobahn

The most powerful Panamera produced so far

Photo courtesy of AutoTopNL

The new Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid debuts as the brand’s flagship blend of luxury and performance. Its 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 produces 599 hp, paired with a 190 hp electric motor for a combined 782 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque. Acceleration is a standout: 0–60 mph takes just 2.9 seconds, matching a Ferrari 296 GTB and shaving 0.3 seconds off the previous Turbo E-Hybrid.

It also set a 7:24.17 lap at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, making it the fastest luxury-class car around the circuit—quicker than the Tesla Model S Plaid Track Pack by more than a second and nearly six seconds ahead of the last Panamera. A 25.9 kWh battery delivers up to 55 miles of electric range (WLTP) and can recharge fully in 2 hours 39 minutes on an 11 kW AC charger. Top speed rises to 202 mph, 15 mph faster than before.

In AutoTopNL’s Autobahn test, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid demonstrates its full capability, showing immense acceleration, high-speed stability, and the seamless contribution of its electric motor as it’s pushed to its limits on an unrestricted German Autobahn.