The record-breaking vehicle is the new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, which Porsche revealed shortly after reclaiming the title of quickest executive car at the Nürburgring. Completing a series of four hybrid vehicles is the fastest and most powerful Panamera to date, positioned as the range-topper.

A single electric motor providing 187 horsepower (140 kW / 190 PS) and a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine producing 591 horsepower (441 kW / 600 PS) make up the plug-in hybrid powertrain of the 2025 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid.

An eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (PDK) that has been “significantly improved” incorporates this arrangement. They outperform its predecessor by 81 horsepower (60 kW / 82 PS) and 96 lb-ft (130 Nm) with a combined output of 771 hp (575 kW / 782 PS) and 737 lb-ft (999 Nm) of torque. It’s interesting to note that this power output is the same as the new Bentley Continental GT Speed and higher than the mechanically similar Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid.

The Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid’s healthy power boost allows it to attain a top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h) and finish the 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) sprint in 2.8 seconds. Compared to the corresponding trim of the previous generation, these important performance metrics indicate gains of 0.2 seconds in acceleration and 8 mph (13 km/h) in top speed.

The Turbo S shares advantages with the Panamera’s lower-end E-Hybrid variants, including a larger 25.9 kWh battery pack. This improves its all-electric range and speed at which it can be charged; Porsche has not yet made the EPA figures public.

Apart from the badging on the rear bumper, the Turbo S E-hybrid shares the same visual appeal as the Turbo E-hybrid. It has 21-inch center-lock wheels and the same body kit designed specifically for the Turbo. The Turbo-badged Panameras are distinguished from the others by the Turbonite treatment on the wheels, airblades, rear bumper strip, and interior accents/stitching.

In addition to adding aesthetic appeal, the optional carbon fiber Aerokit—which includes a front splitter, airblades, side skirts, a gurney flap on the rear spoiler, and a rear diffuser—increases downforce by 132 lbs (60 kg) at 124 mph (200 km/h). The car that lapped the Nürburgring in 7:24.17 used this combination in addition to the optional Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.

Porsche Active Ride suspension, which contains an electrically powered hydraulic pump for each shock absorber, is standard on the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid. Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB), with 440 mm (17.3 inches) of front and 410 mm (16.1 inches) of rear discs, are also included. Rear-axle steering is also included.

Orders for the 2025 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid are now being accepted, and the car is anticipated to show up at US showrooms in late Q1 2025. The model, which starts at $226,500 before tax, title, registration, dealer fees, and a $1,995 delivery cost, is unsurprisingly the priciest vehicle in the lineup.