2011 Porsche Panamera: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2011 Porsche Panamera is the arrival of two 300-hp V6 trims: the rear-wheel-drive Panamera and all-wheel-drive Panamera 4. It is a range expansion rather than a redesign, with smaller equipment, efficiency, and handling updates elsewhere in the lineup.
About the 2011 Porsche Panamera
1st generation (970), second model year before the 2014 refresh.
Porsche marketed the Panamera as "sports car technology for four": a true four-seat Porsche with everyday usefulness, long-distance comfort, and real cargo flexibility. Its core appeal was not just straight-line speed, but the idea that a roomy four-door could still feel like a Porsche from the driver's seat. Against large luxury sedans, the Panamera leaned harder into driver involvement, hatchback practicality, and unmistakably sporty road manners.
The new rear-wheel-drive Panamera serves as the lighter entry model, while the Panamera 4 adds all-wheel drive for better traction in poor weather. The S and 4S use a 400-hp V8, while the Turbo pairs a 500-hp twin-turbo V8 with all-wheel drive and an air suspension; touchscreen navigation is fitted across the range.
What changed, by category
2011 Porsche Panamera specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.6 Liter | V8, 4.8 Liter | V8, 4.8 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.8 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, PDK | Automatic, PDK | Automatic, PDK | Automatic, PDK | Automatic, PDK |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | 18 mpg | 15 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 26 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 27 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 400 hp | 400 hp | 300 hp | 500 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 516 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 15.7 cu-ft | 15.7 cu-ft | 15.7 cu-ft | 15.7 cu-ft | 15.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 33.3 in | 33.3 in | 33.3 in | 33.3 in | 33.3 in |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||
| Alarm System | |||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Subwoofer | |||||
| USB Ports | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Leather Interior Trim | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | |||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2011 Porsche Panamera?
The biggest change is the addition of the 300-hp V6 Panamera and Panamera 4. The first uses rear-wheel drive, while the Panamera 4 has all-wheel drive.
Was the 2011 Porsche Panamera redesigned?
No, the 2011 Panamera was not redesigned. It kept the same basic first-generation design and expanded the trim range with two V6 models.
What became standard on every 2011 Porsche Panamera?
USB ports and two-zone climate control became standard across the 2011 Panamera lineup. Both features had been optional for 2010.
Did the 2011 Panamera V8 models change?
Yes, but the V8 updates were modest. The S, 4S, and Turbo received revised automatic stop/start tuning and small handling updates, while the Turbo also added regenerative braking; torque vectoring became a factory option on the V8 trims.
Which 2011 Panamera trims have all-wheel drive?
The Panamera 4, 4S, and Turbo have all-wheel drive for 2011. The base Panamera and Panamera S use rear-wheel drive.