Performance Review: Porsche Panamera 3.6 V6 - [2013]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Porsche Panamera Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Porsche Panamera 3.6 V6 is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous Performance and the 2014 Koenigsegg One 1 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Porsche Panamera has a 3605cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The Panamera shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Panamera's Rear Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1770 kgs (3902 lbs) this makes the Porsche Panamera 3.6 V6 in the same weight category as the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid or the give or take 50kg.

The Porsche Panamera shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 3605cc 24V V6 engine produces 306 bhp (228 kW) @ 6200 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 295 lb-ft (399.9 Nm) @ 3750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Porsche Panamera you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1990 Honda NSX 3.0 V6 (197.8 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Porsche Panamera.

The Porsche Panamera has a Power to weight ratio of 172.8 bhp per ton and 166.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 Panamera competing with the 1990 Honda NSX 3.0 V6 (197.8 bhp per ton) or the 1998 Honda NSX 3.2 V6 (197.8 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Porsche Panamera generating around 166.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1992 Subaru Impreza WRX Type RA - Classic JDM (191.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R 5.0 V8 (191.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.3 secs, this made the Porsche Panamera 3.6 V6 as fast as the 2017 Maserati Ghibli 3.0 V6 Diesel (6.10 secs) the 2017 Hyundai i30 N 2.0 Turbo (6.10 secs) the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 SDV6 300 (6.10 secs) the or the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo Auto (6.10 secs). This Porsche Panamera 3.6 V6 is also faster than the 2019 Toyota Supra SZ-R 2.0 Turbo (6.20 secs) the 2019 Toyota Supra SZ 2.0 Turbo (6.20 secs) the 2017 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0 TDi SCR 4Motion (6.20 secs) the and the 2014 Peugeot 208 Gti 1.6 Turbo 30th (6.20 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Panamera and the 1986 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth

When talking about the performance of the Porsche Panamera on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.81 secs @ 92.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1986 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth (14.74 secs), the 2006 Porsche Cayman 2.7 (14.74 secs), and the 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4x4 (14.74 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2013 version of the Porsche Panamera 3.6 V6 has a maximum speed of 161mph.

Top Speed of the 2013 Panamera equals the 2012 Porsche Boxster S PDK (172 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2013 Porsche Panamera 3.6 V6 then how about the 2012 Porsche Boxster S PDK (172 mph), the 2011 Lotus Evora S IPS 3.5 V8 (172 mph), or the 2009 Porsche Cayman S 3.4 (172 mph).

Related Links:

2013 Panamera Rivals List.

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