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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Porsche
The Panamera is Porsche's four-door grand tourer — a genuine 911-adjacent driving experience with room for four adults and a hatchback boot.
Model profile
The first-generation 970 (2009–2016) introduced the shape, with a 2013 facelift sharpening the styling and adding models. The second-generation 971 (2017–2023) is the transformation: the MSB platform, a far more elegant body, a genuinely modern cabin with touch surfaces, and the practical Sport Turismo estate variant alongside the fastback saloon. The current 972 arrived for 2024.
Powertrain and equipment
US 970 cars span a 3.6-litre naturally aspirated V6, the 4.8-litre V8 in the S, and the twin-turbo 4.8 V8 in the Turbo (around 500 hp).
Body styles are the standard fastback saloon and, on the 971, the Sport Turismo with its extended roofline and larger tailgate. Trim ladder runs from the base Panamera up through 4S, GTS and Turbo, plus the E-Hybrid models.
Vehicle selection
Supply is healthy across the mid-Atlantic and southern states, where these cars often live a comfortable garaged life.
The Panamera suits a driver who wants a true sports saloon that seats four in comfort, covers long distances effortlessly and stands apart from the usual German executive trio.
Vehicle data
| Length | Typical figure (971 Panamera 4S): approx. 5,049 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | Typical figure (971 Panamera 4S): approx. 1,937 mm |
| Wheelbase | Typical figure (971 Panamera 4S): approx. 2,950 mm |
| Kerb weight | Typical figure (971 Panamera 4S): approx. 1,900 kg |
| Body styles | Typical figure (971 Panamera 4S): fastback saloon, Sport Turismo |
| Seats | Typical figure (971 Panamera 4S): 4 (optional 4+1) |
| Engine | Typical figure (971 Panamera 4S): 2.9 L twin-turbo V6 (petrol) |
|---|---|
| Power | Typical figure (971 Panamera 4S): approx. 440 hp (324 kW) |
| Torque | Typical figure (971 Panamera 4S): approx. 550 Nm |
| Transmission | Typical figure (971 Panamera 4S): 8-speed PDK dual-clutch |
| Drive | Typical figure (971 Panamera 4S): all-wheel drive (4S) |
| Turbo engine | Typical figure (971 Panamera 4S): 4.0 L twin-turbo V8, ~550 hp |
| Fuel tank | Typical figure (971 Panamera 4S): approx. 75–90 L |
| 0–100 km/h (4S) | Typical figure (971 Panamera 4S): approx. 4.2 s |
|---|---|
| Top speed (4S) | Typical figure (971 Panamera 4S): approx. 289 km/h |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The 970 V8 cars are the ones to inspect hardest: early 4.8 engines had coolant-pipe concerns, timing-chain wear can appear with neglected servicing, and the air suspension compressor and struts age. Across generations, PDK is generally strong but the mechatronic unit and clutches are expensive if abused. Direct-injection engines can build carbon on the intake valves over the years.
Germany and Europe
US cars carry amber front markers, a US rear-lighting arrangement and mph-primary instruments (Porsche's digital displays make the switch to km/h simple).
Typical work is adding or converting a rear fog lamp, adjusting headlights to ECE aim, confirming the amber markers, and verifying the odometer in kilometres against the documented history.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the specific transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase so the calculation reflects the selected vehicle.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
The 971 (2017–2023) offers the best blend of technology, refinement and reliability; 970 cars can represent value if fully documented.
Air-suspension wear, coolant-pipe issues on early V8s, PDK cost if neglected, and carbon build-up on high-mileage direct-injection engines.
The Sport Turismo (971 only) adds practicality and a distinctive look; the fastback is slightly lighter and cleaner in profile.
It offers around 680 hp and strong performance, but hybrid components add complexity — insist on full history.
Mainly lighting adjustments and documentation; a well-kept Panamera passes the Einzelabnahme without drama.
Well-serviced cars at 30,000–90,000 miles are common; documentation matters more than the raw figure.
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