Body Styles

The 2024 Panamera is a four-door fastback luxury sedan with an elongated, sweeping roofline and short rear overhang, creating a dynamic stance. The Executive variant adds a longer wheelbase for enhanced rear legroom, while the rear haunches remain pronounced, emphasizing its rear-driven character. Overall proportions blend the sleekness of a coupé with the practicality of a luxury limousine, extending approximately 5.05 meters in length.

Model Name Meaning (Manufacturer)

Porsche chose the name “Panamera” as a reference to the Carrera Panamericana — a legendary endurance race that symbolized long-distance performance and high-speed reliability. The name underscores the Panamera's dual identity as both a luxurious grand tourer and a spirited driving machine.

Model Name Meaning (Languages)

The word “Panamera” is derived from “Panamericana,” referring to the famous road race, but it also resonates globally due to its phonetic elegance. It carries no formal meaning in major languages but sounds prestigious and adventurous, fitting Porsche’s brand image.

Body & Interior Colors and Rims

The Panamera’s body color palette includes understated tones like Volcano Grey, Jet Black, and Carrara White, as well as more expressive options such as Carmine Red, Amethyst Metallic, and the deep Gentian Blue. Special Paint to Sample (PTS) programs unlock unique hues such as Oak Green Metallic and Rubystar Neo for bespoke configurations.

Interior color schemes range from classic Black and Luxor Beige to bolder combinations like Truffle Brown with Cohiba accents or Bordeaux Red with Crayon stitching. Optional leather packages extend to dashboard and door panels, and trim inlays include Carbon Fiber, Dark Paldao wood, or Brushed Aluminum.

Rim designs include lightweight 21-inch Exclusive Design wheels, 20-inch Panamera Turbo Aero wheels, and various RS Spyder multi-spoke options, available in Satin Platinum, High-Gloss Black, or body-colored finishes, depending on the configuration. Each emphasizes the car’s balance between sport and luxury.

Top Expensive Options

• Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB): $10,880
• Burmester 3D High-End Surround Sound System: $7,000
• SportDesign Package with Carbon Fiber accents: $6,540
• Rear-Axle Steering: $2,040
• LED Matrix Headlights with PDLS Plus: $3,160
• Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Keep Assist: $2,050
• Massaging Front and Rear Seats: $2,380
• Night Vision Assist: $2,540
• 21-inch Exclusive Design Wheels: $3,800
• Paint to Sample Custom Exterior: $12,830

vs Competitors

The Panamera competes directly with the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe, BMW M8 Gran Coupe, and Audi RS7 Sportback, while indirectly challenging the likes of the Lucid Air Grand Touring and Tesla Model S Plaid on the electrified front. Compared to these rivals, the Panamera offers more granular drivetrain options — including high-performance plug-in hybrids — and a superior sense of tactile engagement. Its build quality and configurability surpass the Audi RS7, while the AMG GT 4-Door is flashier but less balanced in daily comfort. The Panamera’s hybrid performance eclipses the BMW M850i’s raw V8 thrust by pairing brutal acceleration with eco-conscious operation. Few sedans blend sport, sustainability, and luxury so seamlessly.

Fun Fact

The Panamera was the first Porsche to feature a fully digital instrument cluster while retaining an analog tachometer — a nod to its sports car roots. For the 2024 model year, it introduces Porsche's new E-Hybrid system with more electric-only range, enabling emission-free city driving while still delivering supercar-grade power on demand.