Porsche Panamera First generation (970) Chassis G1
Porsche Panamera (First generation (970) Chassis G1) was built from 2009 to 2016, as a five-door liftback/fastback sedan. Powertrain: 3.0 L V6 turbodiesel; 3.6 L V6; 3.0 L supercharged V6 EA837 (Hybrid); 4.8 L V8 M48.20; 4.8 L twin-turbocharged V8 M48.70. Battery: 1.7 kWh NiMH (Panamera S Hybrid); 9.4 kWh li-ion (Panamera S E-Hybrid). Size: 4,970 x 1,931 x 1,418 mm (L x W x H). Weight: 1770 - 2055 kg.
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. The picture illustrates the body shape, not this car; a photograph is added when a licence-safe one exists.
Overview
The V8-powered Panamera S, 4S, and Turbo models were the first versions that debuted in 2009. In addition to the 4.8L Twin Turbo 500 PS V8 powered models, Porsche launched two further models in 2010: the Panamera and Panamera 4 which are both powered by 3.6-litre V6 engines producing 300 PS.
Panamera S Hybrid
Deliveries began in the United States in 2011, and cumulative sales reached 684 units through March 2013. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rated the fuel economy for the 2013/2012 model year Panamera Hybrid at 22 mpgus for city driving, 30 mpgus for highway, and 25 mpgus combined.
Panamera S E-Hybrid
In November 2013, the UK Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) approved the eligibility of the Panamera S E-Hybrid for the Plug-in Car Grant which entitles customers to a maximum purchase subsidy of (~ ). The plug-in hybrid was rated with a fuel economy of 91 mpgimp and CO2 emissions of 71 g/km.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Against the other coupe models in this database (33 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.
- 370 mm above the median of 4,600 mm, and longer than 95% of the 21 other coupe models in this database.
- 146 mm above the median of 1,785 mm, and wider than 84% of the 25 other coupe models in this database.
- 77 mm above the median of 1,341 mm, and taller than 89% of the 19 other coupe models in this database.
- 205 mm above the median of 2,695 mm, and longer than 96% of the 26 other coupe models in this database.
Who it suits
- Executive and chauffeur use: the saloon body prioritises rear-seat comfort and a quiet cabin.
- High-mileage or city drivers who want lower fuel use without charging.
Check before you buy
- Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
- Check the emissions equipment (particulate filter, NOx treatment) and the destination country's emissions rules; some markets restrict used diesels.
- Ask for service records: turbocharged engines are sensitive to oil changes and cool-down habits.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Canada, United Kingdom. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
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Can I import a Porsche Panamera (First generation (970) Chassis G1) from Japan?
By production year alone, Porsche Panamera (First generation (970) Chassis G1) is inside the age window for Canada, United Kingdom. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2034); Australia (2034). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Porsche Panamera (First generation (970) Chassis G1)?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: 3.0 L V6 turbodiesel; 3.6 L V6; 3.0 L supercharged V6 EA837 (Hybrid); 4.8 L V8 M48.20; 4.8 L twin-turbocharged V8 M48.70; electric motor: 47 hp AC Brushless electric motor (Panamera S Hybrid); 95 hp AC induction electric motor (Panamera S E-Hybrid); battery: 1.7 kWh NiMH (Panamera S Hybrid); 9.4 kWh li-ion (Panamera S E-Hybrid).
How big is the Porsche Panamera (First generation (970) Chassis G1)?
4,970 mm long and 1,931 mm wide and 1,418 mm tall, on a 2,900 mm wheelbase (five-door liftback/fastback sedan). For container loading, use the container packer.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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