2021 Porsche Panamera Specifications Overview

The 2021 Porsche Panamera is certified across 21 configurations with 2.9L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain, 2.9L 6-Cylinder Engine, 4L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain, 4L 8-Cylinder Engine powertrain options. Available drivetrain layouts include All-Wheel Drive, Rear-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.

Engine / Motors
4 Options
2.9L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain, 2.9L 6-Cylinder Engine...
Drivetrain Options
2 Drivetrains
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmissions
AM-S8
Automatic (AM-S8)
Vehicle Classification
Large Cars
Official EPA regulatory class

Certified Powertrain & Transmission Configurations (21)

Official laboratory certification specifications for each factory engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutation

Configuration / Model Engine & Displacement Cylinders Induction / Tech Transmission Drivetrain Fuel System
Panamera 4 e-Hybrid Large Cars 2.9L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain 6 Hybrid Electric Motor + Engine Automatic (AM-S8) All-Wheel Drive Premium and 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 and Electricity
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 and Electricity
Panamera 4S e-Hybrid Large Cars 2.9L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain 6 Hybrid Electric Motor + Engine Automatic (AM-S8) All-Wheel Drive Premium and Electricity
Panamera 4S e-Hybrid Executive Large Cars 2.9L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain 6 Hybrid Electric Motor + Engine Automatic (AM-S8) All-Wheel Drive Premium and Electricity
Panamera 4S e-Hybrid ST Large Cars 2.9L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain 6 Hybrid Electric Motor + Engine Automatic (AM-S8) All-Wheel Drive Premium and Electricity
Panamera Large Cars 2.9L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (AM-S8) Rear-Wheel Drive Premium
Panamera 4 Large Cars 2.9L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (AM-S8) All-Wheel Drive Premium
Panamera 4 ST Large Cars 2.9L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (AM-S8) All-Wheel Drive Premium
Panamera 4S Large Cars 2.9L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated 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 and 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 and 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 and Electricity
Panamera 4 Executive Large Cars 2.9L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (AM-S8) All-Wheel Drive Premium
Panamera 4S Executive Large Cars 2.9L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (AM-S8) All-Wheel Drive Premium
Panamera 4S ST Large Cars 2.9L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (AM-S8) All-Wheel Drive Premium
Panamera GTS Large Cars 4L 8-Cylinder Engine 8 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (AM-S8) All-Wheel Drive Premium
Panamera GTS ST Large Cars 4L 8-Cylinder Engine 8 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (AM-S8) All-Wheel Drive Premium
Panamera Turbo S Executive Large Cars 4L 8-Cylinder Engine 8 Turbocharged Automatic (AM-S8) All-Wheel Drive Premium
Panamera Turbo S ST Large Cars 4L 8-Cylinder Engine 8 Turbocharged Automatic (AM-S8) All-Wheel Drive Premium
Panamera Turbo S Large Cars 4L 8-Cylinder Engine 8 Turbocharged Automatic (AM-S8) All-Wheel Drive Premium
EPA Certification Standards: Powertrain and transmission specifications represent official laboratory configuration records filed under 40 CFR Part 600. For detailed fuel economy ratings, electric range, and annual fuel costs, explore the 2021 Porsche Panamera MPG & Range Report.

Regulatory Classification & Safety Architecture

Federal classification standards and standard active driver assistance system capabilities

EPA Regulatory Size Class

  • Large Cars

NHTSA NCAP Body Formats

  • 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid 5 HB AWD
  • 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid Executive 5 HB AWD
  • 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo SW AWD
  • 2021 Porsche Panamera 5 HB RWD

Active Safety Technology

Evaluated under federal safety compliance standards.

Official US Government Data Provenance

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.