The German company assembled the 4.8-liter turbo engine Porsche M48.70 from 2009 to 2013 and installed it on the pre-styling modification of the first generation Panamera in the back of 970. This unit has two degrees of boost: for the Turbo version with 500 hp and for the Turbo S with 550 hp.
Engines of M48-line: M48.00, M48.50, M48.01, M48.51, M48.70.
Specifications
Production years | 2009-2013 |
Displacement, cc | 4806 |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Power output, hp | 500 – 550 |
Torque output, Nm | 700 – 750 |
Cylinder block | aluminum V8 |
Block head | aluminum 32v |
Cylinder bore, mm | 96 |
Piston stroke, mm | 83 |
Compression ratio | 10.5 |
Features | no |
Hydraulic lifters | yes |
Timing drive | chain |
Phase regulator | on the intake shafts |
Turbocharging | MHI TD04HL |
Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
Engine oil capacity, liter | 8.5 |
Fuel type | petrol |
Euro standards | EURO 4 |
Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Porsche Panamera Turbo 2010) — city — highway — combined |
18.0 8.9 12.2 |
Engine lifespan, km | ~200 000 |
Weight, kg | 236 |
The engine was installed on:
- Porsche Panamera 1 (970) in 2009 – 2013.
Disadvantages of the Porsche M48.70 engine
- Seizures in the cylinders are less common than their predecessor, but they do occur;
- The problem with defective phase regulators on the intake shafts of this engine also applies;
- Coolant pipes and expansion tank often burst and leak;
- A lot of trouble is associated with the injection pump of the direct injection system and the fuel pump in the tank;
- Turbines, ignition coils and a thermostat are distinguished by a low resource for this engine.