PORSCHE Panamera
970 / 971 / 970 (facelift / Phase 2) / 971 (Second Generation) / 2012-2024 / 4-door Sedan / 5-door fastback sedan / 4-door fastback sedan / 4-door sedan
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2012 PORSCHE Panamera MCT/MAD (970)
970 / MCT, MAD, MKL, MF6, MAE, MKN / The 2012 Panamera 970 generation offered a range of V6 and V8 engines, including naturally aspirated and supercharged variants. Engine availability varied by market and trim. Common engines include the 3.6L V6 (MCT) and 4.8L V8 (MAD, MKL, MF6, MAE, MKN) with either naturally aspirated or supercharged setups.
2013 PORSCHE Panamera M48.50 (3.6L V6)/M48.51 (4.8L V8) (970)
970 / M48.50 (3.6L V6), M48.51 (4.8L V8), M48.53 (4.8L V8 Turbo) / The 2013 Panamera offered a range of engines including a naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 (M48.50) primarily for base models, a 4.8L naturally aspirated V8 (M48.51) for the S variant, and a 4.8L twin-turbo V8 (M48.53) for the Turbo models. Markets influenced engine availability and power outputs.
2014 PORSCHE Panamera MA1.20.02/MA2.20.01 (970)
970 / MA1.20.02, MA2.20.01, MA1.20.03 / Various V6 and V8 petrol and diesel engines across markets. Common main engines include 3.0L V6 supercharged (MA1.20.02), 4.8L V8 naturally aspirated (MA1.20.03), and 3.0L V6 diesel turbocharged (MA2.20.01) for diesel markets.
2015 PORSCHE Panamera MCT.S/MCT.T (970)
970 / MCT.S, MCT.T, MCT.G, MCT.V / The 2015 Panamera lineup was powered by a variety of engines including naturally aspirated V6 and V8, and turbocharged V6 and V8 units, varying by market and trim level. Main engines included a 3.6L V6 (MCT.S), a 3.0L turbo V6 (MCT.T), a 4.8L V8 (MCT.V), and turbo V8 in Turbo trims. Hybrid versions were also available.
2017 PORSCHE Panamera M12.24L6 (3.0L turbo V6)/M12.44V8 (4.0L twin-turbo V8) (971)
971 / M12.24L6 (3.0L turbo V6), M12.44V8 (4.0L twin-turbo V8), M15.33V8 (4.0L twin-turbo V8 Hybrid) / 2017 Panamera offered with turbocharged 3.0L V6, 4.0L twin-turbo V8, and hybrid 4.0L V8 variants across markets. Engine options vary by market and model version (e.g. Panamera, Panamera 4S, Turbo, E-Hybrid).
2018 PORSCHE Panamera M4800T (4.0L twin-turbo V8)/M4800TS (4.0L twin-turbo V8, sportier tune) (970)
970 / M4800T (4.0L twin-turbo V8), M4800TS (4.0L twin-turbo V8, sportier tune), M3490T (2.9L twin-turbo V6), M6300H (4.0L V8 Turbo S Hybrid in Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid) / The 2018 Panamera lineup includes V6 and V8 twin-turbocharged engines as well as a plug-in hybrid variant. Engine choice varies by market and trim, with 2.9L V6 and 4.0L V8 turbocharged units standard globally, and the hybrid mainly in selected markets.
2019 PORSCHE Panamera M48.60E3/M48.61E3 (971)
971 / M48.60E3, M48.61E3, M48.40E3, M48.50 / The 2019 Panamera was available with multiple V6 and V8 turbocharged engines including the base 2.9L V6 (M48.60E3), 4.0L V8 biturbo (M48.61E3) and plug-in hybrid variants (M48.40E3). Engine availability varies by market (Europe, North America, Asia).
2022 PORSCHE Panamera MA1.20L56B (971)
971 / MA1.20L56B / 3.0L turbocharged V6 (base Panamera), 4.0L twin-turbo V8 (Turbo and Turbo S), and a 4.0L V8 plug-in hybrid variant available (E-Hybrid). Engine offerings vary by market and trim.
2023 PORSCHE Panamera M48.20L (Panamera base V6)/M48.20H (Panamera 4 E-Hybrid) (971)
971 / M48.20L (Panamera base V6), M48.20H (Panamera 4 E-Hybrid), M48.41 (Panamera GTS V8), M48.41 (Panamera Turbo V8) / Turbocharged V6 and V8 engines, including a plug-in hybrid variant with electric motor assist; engines comply with Euro 6d and equivalent emissions standards worldwide.
2024 PORSCHE Panamera M48.50E/M48.60E (971)
971 / M48.50E, M48.60E / Twin-turbocharged 4.0L V8 (M48.50E) and turbocharged 2.9L V6 hybrid (M48.60E) plug-in hybrid variants available in global markets; variations in power and emissions tuning depend on market.
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | technical-profile | MCT, MAD, MKL, MF6, MAE, MKN | 3.6L V6 to 4.8L V8 | Direct fuel injection |
| 2013 | technical-profile | M48.50 (3.6L V6), M48.51 (4.8L V8), M48.53 (4.8L V8 Turbo) | 3.6L to 4.8L V8 | Direct fuel injection with port injection on some engines |
| 2014 | technical-profile | MA1.20.02, MA2.20.01, MA1.20.03 | 3000-4800 cc | Direct injection with turbocharging on applicable engines |
| 2015 | technical-profile | MCT.S, MCT.T, MCT.G, MCT.V | 3.0L to 4.8L | Direct fuel injection |
| 2017 | technical-profile | M12.24L6 (3.0L turbo V6), M12.44V8 (4.0L twin-turbo V8), M15.33V8 (4.0L twin-turbo V8 Hybrid) | 3.0L to 4.0L | Direct fuel injection |
| 2018 | technical-profile | M4800T (4.0L twin-turbo V8), M4800TS (4.0L twin-turbo V8, sportier tune), M3490T (2.9L twin-turbo V6), M6300H (4.0L V8 Turbo S Hybrid in Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid) | 2.9L (2894 cc) to 4.0L (3968 cc) | Direct fuel injection with turbocharging |
| 2019 | technical-profile | M48.60E3, M48.61E3, M48.40E3, M48.50 | 2.9L to 4.0L | Direct injection with turbocharging |
| 2022 | technical-profile | MA1.20L56B | 2995cc (V6), 3996cc (V8) | Direct fuel injection, turbocharged |
| 2023 | technical-profile | M48.20L (Panamera base V6), M48.20H (Panamera 4 E-Hybrid), M48.41 (Panamera GTS V8), M48.41 (Panamera Turbo V8) | 2.9L V6; 4.0L V8 | Direct fuel injection |
| 2024 | technical-profile | M48.50E, M48.60E | 3982 cc (V8), 2894 cc (V6 hybrid) | Direct fuel injection with turbocharging |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | MCT, MAD, MKL, MF6, MAE, MKN | Synthetic Fully Synthetic SAE 0W-40 or as per Porsche specification | Approximately 8.5 liters (including filter) - varies by engine; service-fill including filter change | Porsche-approved synthetic transmission fluid; specification dependent on transmission model |
| 2013 | M48.50 (3.6L V6), M48.51 (4.8L V8), M48.53 (4.8L V8 Turbo) | Porsche-approved synthetic engine oil, SAE 0W-40 or 5W-40 | Approx. 8.5 liters service-fill including filter change (varies by engine variant) | Porsche specified synthetic transmission fluid, change per service intervals |
| 2014 | MA1.20.02, MA2.20.01, MA1.20.03 | Porsche approved synthetic oil, typically SAE 0W-40 to 5W-40 | Approx. 8.5 liters service-fill with filter change (varies slightly by engine) | Porsche approved ATF or DCT fluid depending on transmission |
| 2015 | MCT.S, MCT.T, MCT.G, MCT.V | Fully synthetic 0W-40 or 5W-40 motor oil meeting Porsche A40 spec | Approximately 8.5 liters including filter; service fill volume for each engine variant must be confirmed with Porsche documentation | Porsche approved synthetic transmission fluid per PDK service requirements |
| 2017 | M12.24L6 (3.0L turbo V6), M12.44V8 (4.0L twin-turbo V8), M15.33V8 (4.0L twin-turbo V8 Hybrid) | Fully synthetic SAE 0W-40 or 5W-40 meeting Porsche C30 specification | Approximately 8.5 liters (with oil filter); service-fill quantity includes filter change | Porsche PSF (Porsche Dual-Clutch Transmission Fluid) |
| 2018 | M4800T (4.0L twin-turbo V8), M4800TS (4.0L twin-turbo V8, sportier tune), M3490T (2.9L twin-turbo V6), M6300H (4.0L V8 Turbo S Hybrid in Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid) | Synthetic SAE 0W-40 or 5W-40 meeting Porsche A40 specification | Approximately 9.5 liters - includes service fill; replace oil filter with each oil change | Porsche-approved synthetic transmission fluid, replace per scheduled service |
| 2019 | M48.60E3, M48.61E3, M48.40E3, M48.50 | Porsche A40 specification synthetic oil | 9.5 liters including filter (service fill) | Porsche approved synthetic ATF |
| 2022 | MA1.20L56B | Porsche-approved synthetic motor oil, meeting VW 508 00/509 00 or Porsche C30 specification | Approx. 8.5 liters service fill including filter change (varies slightly by engine variant) | Porsche specification automatic transmission fluid (specific type depends on transmission) |
| 2023 | M48.20L (Panamera base V6), M48.20H (Panamera 4 E-Hybrid), M48.41 (Panamera GTS V8), M48.41 (Panamera Turbo V8) | Porsche approved synthetic 0W-40 or 5W-40 | Approx. 8.0 L engine oil service fill, including oil filter change (varies slightly by engine variant) | Porsche recommended ATF; service interval per Porsche guidelines |
| 2024 | M48.50E, M48.60E | Fully synthetic 0W-40 or 5W-40 meeting Porsche C30 standard | Approx. 10.9 liters (service fill with filter change for V8 engine; refer to region-specific manuals for hybrid) | Porsche-spec synthetic transmission fluid; change interval per maintenance schedule |
Technical specifications
- Engines: MCT, MAD, MKL, MF6, MAE, MKN, M48.50 (3.6L V6), M48.51 (4.8L V8), M48.53 (4.8L V8 Turbo), MA1.20.02, MA2.20.01, MA1.20.03
- Transmissions: Not generally offered; most models have 7-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic, 7-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic or 8-speed Tiptronic S in some markets, Porsche-approved synthetic transmission fluid; specification dependent on transmission model, No manual transmission offered in 2013 on Panamera, 7-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic or 8-speed Tiptronic S automatic (market-dependent), Porsche specified synthetic transmission fluid, change per service intervals, Not offered in 2014 Panamera globally (mostly 7-speed PDK and some 8-speed Tiptronic S automatics), 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) or 8-speed Tiptronic S automatic depending on trim and market
- Tire sizes: Front: 245/45 R18 to 275/35 R20, Rear: 275/40 R18 to 325/30 R20, Front: 245/45 ZR19, Rear: 275/40 ZR19, 245/45ZR19 front, 275/40ZR19 rear standard; optional up to 21 inch wheels, Front: 245/45ZR18 to 275/35ZR21, Rear: 275/40ZR18 to 315/30ZR21, Rear: 275/40 ZR19 (sizes vary by trim and options), Front: 245/45 ZR19 to 265/35 ZR21
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: Synthetic Fully Synthetic SAE 0W-40 or as per Porsche specification / Porsche-approved synthetic engine oil, SAE 0W-40 or 5W-40 / Porsche approved synthetic oil, typically SAE 0W-40 to 5W-40 / Fully synthetic 0W-40 or 5W-40 motor oil meeting Porsche A40 spec
- Transmission fluid: Porsche-approved synthetic transmission fluid; specification dependent on transmission model / Porsche specified synthetic transmission fluid, change per service intervals / Porsche approved ATF or DCT fluid depending on transmission / Porsche approved synthetic transmission fluid per PDK service requirements
- Coolant: Approximately 15 liters / Approx. 12 liters / Approx. 10 liters (varies by engine) / Approx. 13 liters, dependent on engine variant
- Brake fluid: DOT 4 recommended; replace every 2 years / DOT 4 high performance brake fluid / DOT 4 or higher recommended / DOT 4, recommended Porsche fluid with regular change intervals
Known problems
- High-pressure fuel pump failures in early models
- Air suspension faults
- Turbocharger wastegate rattle in supercharged versions
- Early wear on air suspension components
- Potential electrical sensor faults (e.g. ABS, adaptive air suspension)
- High maintenance costs typical of luxury sports sedans
- Early build water pump failures
- Paddle shifter wear
- Air suspension leaks (if equipped)
- High maintenance cost and electronic sensor faults
- Air suspension compressor failure on models equipped with air ride
- Coolant leaks on V8 engines