Porsche - Panamera S Hybrid and Panamera Turbo S complete the Panamera stable

Porsche Centre Singapore just launched two more of its four-door variant - the Panamera S Hybrid and the Panamera Turbo S. Held at the classy Pavilion at Customs House, the venue complimented the sporty and luxurious image for the Panamera models, providing an ideal setting for their Singapore debut.

Starting at $633,888 and $352,888 for the Turbo S and S Hybrid respectively, the two new additions brings the total number of Panamera variants to eight models, each with its own unique attributes and distinctive performance capabilities. Porsche also includes a 5-year free maintenance and warranty program, road tax and GST, but excludes the hefty COE. But by the looks of it, we honestly reckon it's a car that's worth the price.

Panamera S Hybrid
Claiming it to be the most economical Porsche of all time, the Panamera S Hybrid marks the beginning of a new chapter of Porsche Intelligent Performance, continueing the success of the four-door beauty. Totalling a power output of 380bhp with a fuel comsumption of an impressive 6.8L/100km, the car is simply ahead of all the other hybrid production vehicles in its class. Thus, the car sets new standards, both in terms of classic performance and when measured against the characteristics of hybrid vehicles.

This 3.0-litre V6 powerplant, that has already proved itself in the Cayenne S Hybrid, completes the century sprint in six seconds, reaching a top speed of 270km/h. The main propulsion is delivered through 333bhp that's supported by 47bhp from the electric motor, with both units capable of powering the S Hybrid alone or combined. And while the combustion engine develops a whopping torque of 440Nm at 3,000 to 5,500rpm, the electric motor is able to implement its full torque of up to 300Nm for propulsion from a standstill.

Unlike the power-split hybrid drive that's unsually found in several hybrid cars in the market, the S Hybrid is implemented with a parallel full hybrid which enables the acceleration and elasticity typical of Porsche without the so called rubber band effect of power-split hybrid systems. This simply matches Porsche's philosophy of offering extraordinary performance with a maximum efficiency at the same time.

Panamera Turbo S
Being the latest top model in the Gran Turismo model line, the Panamera Turbo S is a unique combination of performance and effciency, driving dynamics and comfort. Powered by a 4.8-litre V8 biturbo powerplant, the engine delivers a maximum of 550bhp, ten percent more than the Turbo variant, and an impressive torque figure of 750Nm. These huge fugures, along with the Launch Control, allows the car to demolish the century sprint in 3.8 seconds while reaching a top speed of 306km/h. Despite the increased performance, fuel consumption remains the same - a classic example of "Porsche Intelligent Performance".

The top-of-the-line Panamera also boasts an extraordinary comprehensive equipment level. Fitted with the Sport Chrono Package as standard, the Turbo S alows drivers to tune the suspension and power unit by pressing the additional "Sport Plus" button, making them sportier than it already is. Additionally, once the "Sport" and "Sport Plus" mode is depressed, the overboost function is activated, temporarily increasing boost pressure. This increasing boost pressure significantly raises the maximum torque from 750Nm to 800Nm, delivering more powerful acceleration and sprint speeds for drivers and purists alike to enjoy.