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2021 Porsche Panamera GTS review
I've always been a 911 diehard, but what Porsche has done with the 2021 Panamera GTS lies close to engineering perfection.
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Anthony Crawford
2022 Porsche Panamera vs 2024 Audi S8 Comparison
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Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
75L - 90L
165 to 1053 km
82L
861 km
Warranty
3 year
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3 year - 5 year
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MSRP
$199,500 - $420,800
$271,869 - $286,515
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CarExpert's Take
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Finally, a good-looking Panamera
- Spectacularly quick on twisty B-roads
- Porsche air suspension is akin to magic
Misses
- Fractional lag below 2000rpm
- It's pricey
- Limited rear headroom
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Storming twin-turbo V8 engine
- Sublime ride comfort, composure
- Limousine appointments
Misses
- Too fast and too good for Aussie roads
- Huge price tag
- Not as high-tech inside as some rivals
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Alcantara Grab Handles (+$1,630)
- Air Outlet Trims - Carbon (+$2,470)
- Alloy Pedals (+$720)
- All Season Tyres 20 Inch (+$250)
- Aluminium Sill Guards Illuminated (+$1,750)
- Black Style Pack (+$700)
- Rear Seat Entertainment System - Dual Screen (+$4,100)
- Sensory Package (+$19,000)
Colours Available
There are nine exterior colours and three interior colour schemes available.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2894 - 3996 | 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.9L, 4.0L | 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V6, TWIN TURBO V8 | TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 243kW - 463kW | 420kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5400 - 6500 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm - 820Nm | 800Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 2300 | 2050 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.7 - 10.5 | 10 | |
