2023 Porsche Panamera

Overview

Porsche has long been known as the brand that brings uncompromising German sport driving performance. For many decades, Porsche has offered its incredible engineering in two-door sports cars. However, the Porsche Panamera changed all of that with its groundbreaking four-door design. If you are looking for a vehicle with the driving performance of a Porsche with some everyday practicality, then the Porsche Panamera is the vehicle for you. If you are looking for a Panamera model that is both affordable and thrilling, then you will want to take a look at the 2023 Panamera. This stunning model offers you some of the top performance found in a Porsche will excellent space and unexpected comfort. 

The Perfect Ride For...

Porsche is one of the most beloved brands in the world. In fact, there have been millions of children that have had posters of Porsche 911 coupes in their bedroom. However, as many of us have grown older, we find that everyday responsibilities - such as a growing family - make a two-door sports car impractical. However, the Porsche Panamera gives you the interior cabin space of a sedan without a compromise in performance.

Now, the Panamera really separates itself from other sports sedans thanks to its generous rear-seat space. In fact, the 2023 Panamera offers up to 38.2 inches of headroom as well as 37.1 inches of rear legroom. This is more than enough to accommodate an adult of over six feet in height. While the Panamera gives you lots of space, the four-door Porsche does not compromise in performance. in fact, the 2023 Porsche Panamera is known for delivering much of the performance that is found on the legendary 911. Not only that, the Panamera offers exceptional handling and an overall enthralling driving experience. 

Drive and Handling

The 2023 Porsche Panamera offers several incredible powertrains. The base Panamera S comes standard with a 325-hp turbocharged 2.6-liter V-6 on both the rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive model with 330-pound feet of torque. The 0 to 50 mile per hour time on the Panamera S is rated at 5.4 seconds with 17 miles per gallon in the city and 27 miles per gallon on the highway. Also available on the 2023 Panamera is the 440 horsepower twin-turbo 2.9-liter V-6 on the 4S model with up to 406-pound feet of torque. The 440 horsepower engine delivers a 0 to 60 time of just 3.6 seconds and a city fuel economy rating of 18 miles per gallon and a highway rating of 24 miles per gallon. Finally, Panamera GTS comes with an exceptional 473-hp twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 with a 0 to 60 time of just 3.3 seconds. Torque on the 2023 Panamera GTS is rated at 457-pound feet. Fuel economy on the GTS model is rated at 16 miles per gallon in the city and 23 miles per gallon on the highway. 

Alternative Options

For a drivers who want sports car performance in the shape of an SUV, the Cayenne is a crowd favorite. It offers the space and practicality of a daily driver but the thrill of the journey is still undeniable. If you want pure sport, the Porsche 911 Carrera was redesigned last year with a stunning result. 

For more information about the 2023 Porsche Panamera and the rest of this year's model lineup, contact the Porsche Southpoint team. We're available online or in our showroom located at 122 Kentington Drive, Durham, NC 27713. We'd love to help you explore the power of owning a Porsche.

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