Technical Engine Specifications

Technical engine specifications

Two different engine types are used for the Panamera and Panamera 4: the M46.20 engine is fitted in the Panamera and the M46.40 in the Panamera 4. The technical specifications listed below apply to both engine types.


Number of cylinders 6
Valves/cylinder 4
Displacement 3,605 cm3
Bore 96 mm
Stroke 83 mm
Max. engine power 300 hp/220 kW
at engine speed 6,200 rpm
Max. torque 400 Nm
at engine speed 4,250 rpm
Engine speed limitation at 6,700 rpm
Engine weight approx. 408 lbs./185 kg
Compression ratio 12.5







Engine design
Type V6-cylinder engine 90°
Crankcase Aluminum, two-part
Crankshaft Forged, supported by 4 bearings
Crankshaft bearings Binary bearings, dia. 64 mm
Connecting rods Steel cracked rods, 157.4 mm long
Connecting-rod bearings Binary bearings, dia. 52 mm
Pistons Cast aluminum
Cylinders Alusil linings, silicon particles exposed
Cylinder head Aluminum, single-part, cross-flow cooling
Intake valve diameter 38.3 mm
Exhaust valve diameter 33 mm
Large intake valve lift 10.27 mm
Exhaust valve lift 9.85 mm
Intake camshaft adjustment 25° camshaft angle, stepless
Timing, intake opens, large lift 28.5° before TDC*
Timing, intake opens, small lift 21.5° after TDC*
Timing, intake closes, large lift 10.5° after BDC*
Timing, intake closes, small lift 60.5° after BDC*
Timing, exhaust opens 26.5° before BDC*
Timing, exhaust closes 0.5° before TDC


* Timing in late position with 10 mm valve lift and zero clearance







Technical data for engine lubrication
Type Integrated dry sump
Oil cooling Via oil/water heat exchanger
Oil filter On pressure side after oil pump
Oil pressure at n=5,000 rpm at 194 °F. (90 °C.) 65 psi (4.5 bar)