2018 Porsche Panamera Specifications Overview
The 2018 Porsche Panamera is certified across 16 configurations with 3L 6-Cylinder Engine, 2.9L 6-Cylinder Engine, 2.9L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain, 4L 8-Cylinder Engine, 4L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain powertrain options. Available drivetrain layouts include Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive paired with Automatic (AM-S8). EPA classified under the Large Cars size category. Platform architecture belongs to the 2nd Generation (Type 971) vehicle family.
Certified Powertrain & Transmission Configurations (16)
Official laboratory certification specifications for each factory engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutation
| Configuration / Model | Engine & Displacement | Cylinders | Induction / Tech | Transmission | Drivetrain | Fuel System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panamera Large Cars | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (AM-S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| Panamera 4 Large Cars | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (AM-S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| Panamera 4 Executive Large Cars | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (AM-S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| Panamera 4S Large Cars | 2.9L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (AM-S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| Panamera 4S Executive Large Cars | 2.9L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (AM-S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| Panamera 4 ST Large Cars | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (AM-S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| Panamera 4S ST Large Cars | 2.9L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (AM-S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| Panamera 4 e-Hybrid ST Large Cars | 2.9L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain | 6 | Hybrid Electric Motor + Engine | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gas or Electricity |
| Panamera 4 e-Hybrid Large Cars | 2.9L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain | 6 | Hybrid Electric Motor + Engine | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gas or Electricity |
| Panamera 4 e-Hybrid Executive Large Cars | 2.9L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain | 6 | Hybrid Electric Motor + Engine | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gas or Electricity |
| Panamera Turbo Large Cars | 4L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Turbocharged | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| Panamera Turbo Executive Large Cars | 4L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Turbocharged | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| Panamera Turbo S e-Hybrid Large Cars | 4L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain | 8 | Hybrid Electric Motor + Engine | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gas or Electricity |
| Panamera Turbo S e-Hybrid Executive Large Cars | 4L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain | 8 | Hybrid Electric Motor + Engine | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gas or Electricity |
| Panamera Turbo S e-Hybrid ST Large Cars | 4L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain | 8 | Hybrid Electric Motor + Engine | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gas or Electricity |
| Panamera Turbo ST Large Cars | 4L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Turbocharged | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
Regulatory Classification & Safety Architecture
Federal classification standards and standard active driver assistance system capabilities
EPA Regulatory Size Class
- Large Cars
NHTSA NCAP Body Formats
- 2018 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid 5 HB AWD
- 2018 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive 5 HB AWD
- 2018 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 5 HB AWD
- 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid 5 HB AWD
- 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive 5 HB AWD
- 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-HybridSport Turismo 5 HB AWD
- 2018 Porsche Panamera 5 HB RWD
Active Safety Technology
Evaluated under federal safety compliance standards.
Powertrain, transmission, drivetrain, and regulatory classification specifications on this page are derived directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) official laboratory certification registries.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.