The new Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is a powerful beast, boasting 771 horsepower from its hybrid powertrain. Recently, Porsche sent the Panamera around the Nurburgring, completing a lap in 7 minutes, 24.17 seconds. A first-person in-car video of the entire lap provides an inside look at this impressive feat. The lap appears deceptively calm despite the high speeds, with Porsche development driver Lars Kern maintaining composure throughout the track.
Impressive Performance with Little Drama
Despite reaching speeds of 173 mph at certain points on the track, such as the fast left-hander Schwedenkreuz, the Panamera remains composed and stable. Even through challenging sections like the back half of the track with fast turns one after another, the car handles impeccably well. Kern managed to reach 190 mph on the main straight, falling short of the top speed of 202 mph but still achieving an impressive lap time of 7:24.
Technical Features Enhancing Performance
Credit is given to the new aerodynamics package and the Active Ride chassis that help increase downforce and manage pitch and roll, respectively. Despite having only a racing seat and a roll cage for safety measures, the Panamera was completely stock, including the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. Porsche proudly claims the record for the fastest "top-class" sedan with a hybrid powertrain, even if it falls short of being the fastest sedan overall to lap the Nordschleife.
Setting Records and Looking to the Future
Although the Panamera falls short of the Nordschleife lap time set by the all-electric Taycan Turbo GT earlier this year, Porsche executives are likely unfazed. With their penchant for Nurburgring records, it’s probable that Porsche will continue to strive for further achievements with the Panamera. The combination of power, handling, and technical enhancements in the Panamera sets an exciting precedent for the future of high-performance sedans from Porsche.
Introduction
The new Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid has taken the industry by storm with its impressive performance and groundbreaking hybrid powertrain. Recently, the car showcased its capabilities by completing a lap around the Nurburgring in an impressive time of 7 minutes, 24.17 seconds. A first-person in-car video of this lap provides a thrilling look at how the Panamera tackled one of the most challenging tracks in the world. Let’s delve deeper into the details of this remarkable feat and explore the technology and skill that went into achieving it.