SillyGoose

Why does the base Panamera weigh 4,000 lbs, and the Panamera turbo weigh 4,400 lbs? There can't possibly be such a large weight difference simply due to the V8 engine vs V6 and having an extra turbocharger right?

I feel like I would be very happy with a base Panamera with a mild number of options vs a much more expensive Panamera turbo with many options.

400 lbs is a lot that will make the turbo version less agile and fun to toss into corners

Jonathan Lord

Guess I would say no. . go Turbo or Turbo/Hybrid. It is what the engineers designed for the most fun.

alanshutko

There's a lot of equipment that standard on the Turbo that isn't on the base Panamera. (Like AWD.)

Wing Commander

I have a 'base' Panamera 4 with AWD (obviously) rear axle steering and Sport Chrono. Loving it. Really couldn't justify the 4S, let alone the Turbo ;-)

My Panamera weighs less than a Macan GTS.

alanshutko

I did a bit of digging on the specs and standard equipment lists from the USA car config site, and found the following:

• Panamera: 4001 lbs, 3.0L V6. RWD
• Panamera 4: 4079 lbs, 3.0L V6. Adds AWD
• Panamera 4S: 4123 lbs, 2.9L V6. Adds 10mm larger front brake rollers
• Panamera Turbo: 4398 lbs, 4.0L V8. Adds larger brake rotors, larger tires standard, larger wheels, adaptive air suspension standard, PDLS standard, electric steering wheel adjustment, walnut interior, alcantara roof lining, 14-way seats standard

I don't know precisely what adds what weight, but that's what I could come up with.

Wing Commander

That's a good bit of research. :-)

78 lbs or 35 kgs or less than 2% doesn't seem too bad a weight penalty for 4WD.

81911

If you can't figure out the Pan Turbo is AWD, has larger brakes, etc. you can't speculate on the drive.

SillyGoose