The 2013 Panamera GTS was placed between the 4S and the Turbo version.
It was more of a sport-sedan than a grand tourer and it had the biggest naturally aspirated engine among its brothers.

Unlike most of the other Panamera range, the GTS was unveiled in 2011 and after just a couple of years, it was updated along with its siblings. It was just 0.2 seconds behind the Turbo version in the 0 to 100 kph (0-62 mph) run.

A major improvement for the Panamera GTS was the standard bi-xenon headlights and the option for full LED lamps. The daytime running lights were fitted with light-emitting diodes as standard. The revised front and rear bumpers brought a more aggressive look for the car. It was fitted as standard with the PASM (Porsche Adaptive Suspension System), which lowered the ground clearance by 20 mm when compared with the standard version.

Inside, the manufacturer installed the PCM (Porsche Communication Management) for the infotainment system. It supported Apple CarPlay connectivity, but its compatibility with Android phones was limited. A particular feature of the GTS was the Sound Symposer system, which picked up the intake noise and directs it through an acoustic channel into the A-pillars. Thus, the occupants could hear the real engine noise and, at the touch of a button, the system could have been disengaged.

The 4.8-lite V8 engine from the previous GTS was modified to offer 30 hp more. The modifications were made to the intake valves and the ECU. Along with the power increase, the torque was raised accordingly. It was paired to a 7-speed PDK (dual-clutch) automatic gearbox and sent the power in all corners. The braking system was carried-over from the Turbo version.