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Ground clearance (also known as Ride height) calculates the height from the bottom edge of the car’s chassis and the edge of the tires’ contact with the horizontal surface. Still, the manufacturer of the model might utilize little tricks to the common operations to boast of enticing number meaning the valid gap from the shock absorbers, the engine oil pan or the muffler to the road could be reduced than specified in the formal specs.
It is no wonder while many shoppers want a heightened ground clearance to avoid dilemma when parking near the curbs or riding through the bumpy countryside. The accurate ride height of the model deviates from 112 to 144 mm based on the year of creation and equipment. Take into consideration that a well- laden auto will surely sacrifice about 1 inch of ground clearance.
Luckily, the model ground clearance can be gained with spacers for shock absorbers to get the vehicle rest higher off the ground. While building a higher model, you lose a bit of the former balance and flexibility at high speeds. On the other side model ground clearance can be lessened aiming to get sharpened handling and stability.
There a number of ways to increase ground clearance. When it comes to lifting or lowering your Porsche Panamera you can choose between bigger tires, a leveling kit, coil spring assisters, coilovers, airlift suspension, suspension lifts, etc.
03.2017 – 2019
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 3.0 PDK 4 Sport Turismo | 124 |
| 4.0 PDK 4S Diesel Sport Turismo | 124 |
| 4.0 PDK GTS Sport Turismo | 128 |
| 2.9 PDK 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo | 133 |
| 2.9 PDK 4S Sport Turismo | 133 |
| 4.0 PDK Turbo Sport Turismo | 138 |
| 4.0 PDK Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo | 138 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your Porsche Panamera. Tip 1 – Get Bigger Tires.
You can raise the ground clearance of your Porsche Panamera by upgrading tires to the bigger size. This will earn you extra 0,5-1 inch of clearance.
07.2016 – 2019
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 3.0 PDK 4 Executive | 124 |
| 3.0 PDK 4 | 124 |
| 3.0 PDK | 124 |
| 4.0 PDK 4S Diesel | 124 |
| 4.0 PDK GTS | 128 |
| 2.9 PDK 4 E-Hybrid | 133 |
| 2.9 PDK 4 E-Hybrid Executive | 133 |
| 2.9 PDK 4S Executive | 133 |
| 2.9 PDK 4S | 138 |
| 4.0 PDK Turbo Executive | 138 |
| 4.0 PDK Turbo S E-Hybrid | 138 |
| 4.0 PDK Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive | 138 |
| 4.0 PDK Turbo | 138 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your Porsche Panamera. Tip 2 – Install Leveling Kit.
Leveling kits are designed to level out the uneven stance and increase the ground clearance of your Porsche Panamera. In most cases, the slight lift will allow for bigger tires. Please refer to Plus Sizing Guides.
How to lower the Ground Clearance on your Porsche Panamera.
Option 1 – Install Lowering Springs 
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Option 2 – Install Coilovers
Option 3 – Install Air Suspension Kit
References
Porsche Panamera By Years:
2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022