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.
