Akrapovic Titanium Exhaust for 2024+ Porsche Panamera

The Akrapovic titanium exhaust for the 2024+ Porsche Panamera has landed, and it is a big deal for owners of Porsche's newest four-door GT. The Slip-On Line (part number S-PO/T/5H) is a bolt-in titanium system engineered specifically for the third-generation Panamera platform — internally known as the 972 — covering 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027 model years with both the 2.9-liter V6 and the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8. At NLP Performance in Tampa, FL, this is the exhaust our Panamera customers have been waiting three model years for, and it is in stock now at $7,420.50.

What Is the Akrapovic Slip-On Line for the 2024+ Panamera?

The Akrapovic Slip-On Line is a titanium rear-muffler exhaust system that replaces the factory silencers on the 2024–2027 Porsche Panamera without removing catalytic converters or requiring an ECU remap. "Slip-On" means it bolts to the existing OEM connection points behind the mid-pipe, so installation is genuine plug-and-play — typically a two-to-three-hour job with basic hand tools and no cutting. The system is built almost entirely from high-grade titanium and finished with a set of carbon-fiber tailpipes, and it carries Akrapovic's own e-mark documentation for road use.

What separates it from a simple axle-back is the engineering behind the sound. Akrapovic casts key components in its in-house titanium foundry and adds a dedicated pair of exhaust valves behind the rear mufflers. Those valves let the system stay civil in Comfort mode and open up to a hard, metallic Akrapovic wail when you switch the Panamera into Sport Plus — the same sound-management philosophy Akrapovic uses on its motorsport and supercar systems.

Why This Launch Matters for 972 Panamera Owners

Until this release, third-generation Panamera owners had essentially no premium titanium exhaust option. The 972 arrived for the 2024 model year as an all-new car — new 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6, new 4.0-liter V8, a heavily revised E-Hybrid range, and reworked exhaust routing — which meant every legacy Panamera system built for the 970 and 971 cars simply did not fit. Aftermarket exhaust support for a fresh Porsche chassis usually takes 18 to 36 months to appear, so a titanium Akrapovic system arriving this early in the 972's life cycle is genuinely news.

For buyers, the practical takeaway is simple: if you own a 2024, 2025, 2026, or 2027 Panamera, this is the exhaust that actually bolts to your car. The older AWE and Akrapovic systems we still stock are excellent, but they are engineered for the previous 970/971 Panamera Turbo — not the 972. We break down that distinction in the comparison table further down so nobody orders the wrong generation.

Titanium Construction: Where the Weight Savings Come From

Akrapovic's titanium Slip-On Line for the Panamera is roughly 46 percent lighter than the factory exhaust it replaces, according to Akrapovic's own documentation for the platform. That is not marketing fluff — it is a direct function of material science. Titanium has a density of about 4.5 g/cm³ versus roughly 7.9 g/cm³ for the stainless steel used in OEM systems, so an equivalent titanium part is nearly 43 percent lighter before you account for the thinner walls titanium's strength allows.

On a car as large as the Panamera, cutting tens of pounds off the rear overhang has a real effect. Removing mass behind the rear axle lowers the car's polar moment of inertia, which sharpens turn-in and reduces the pendulum feel a long-wheelbase GT can carry. It is the kind of unsprung-adjacent weight reduction that owners feel in the steering long before they ever see it on a scale — and it is why titanium remains the material of choice for Porsche, Ferrari, and McLaren factory exhaust options.

Sound and Power: What to Expect

Akrapovic's dyno testing of the Panamera Slip-On Line documents gains on the order of +9.7 horsepower and +11 Nm (about +8 lb-ft) of torque, delivered without any remapping. On a car making anywhere from 348 hp in base V6 form to nearly 670 hp in Turbo E-Hybrid trim, a 10-horsepower swing is not why you buy this system — but it confirms the freer-flowing titanium mufflers are not choking the engine, and the gains land in the mid-range where a heavy GT actually uses them.

Sound is the headline. The dual sound-control valves let the exhaust idle quietly and stay drone-free at a 75 mph cruise, then snap open under load for the hard, high-frequency rasp Akrapovic is famous for. It is a more metallic, motorsport-flavored tone than the deeper AWE stainless systems — think GT3 paddock rather than muscle-car burble. Cold starts are noticeably more dramatic, and full-throttle upshifts produce sharper overrun crackle than the restrained OEM setup.

Fitment: 2024–2027 Panamera V6 and V8

This system fits the 2024–2027 (972) Porsche Panamera in both engine configurations, but it requires the correct engine-specific fit kit — one version for the 2.9-liter V6 cars and another for the 4.0-liter V8. Confirm your engine before ordering; the base Panamera and Panamera 4 use the 348-hp twin-turbo V6, while the Turbo E-Hybrid steps up to the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 for a combined output of roughly 670 hp, and the Turbo S E-Hybrid tops the range at about 771 hp.

Because it is a slip-on that mounts behind the factory catalytic converters, the system keeps your emissions hardware intact. As with any premium titanium exhaust, verify local requirements for your region — and if you are unsure which fit kit your car needs, our Tampa team can decode it from your VIN before the order ships. Our customers report the install is well within reach of an experienced independent shop and does not disturb the OEM valve wiring.

Panamera Exhaust Options Compared

Here is how the new 972 Slip-On stacks up against the systems we stock for the previous-generation (970/971) Panamera Turbo. Match the "Fits" column to your car's model year before you buy — the 2024+ Akrapovic is the only option in this table that fits the current 972.

The Panamera Exhaust Systems We Stock

The 972 Slip-On is the headline, but here are the previous-generation systems worth knowing if you drive a 970 or 971 Panamera Turbo. The AWE options are the value play in stainless steel, and the Akrapovic 971 cat-back remains the ultimate titanium upgrade for the last-generation Turbo.

Complete the Build

An exhaust is the loudest single upgrade, but it works best as part of a plan. On earlier 2010–2016 Panameras, a high-flow performance air filter such as the aFe MagnumFLOW P5R ($204.00) is a popular, reversible intake-side complement that improves airflow without touching the tune — confirm your exact model year on the product page before ordering. Owners chasing sharper body control on the previous-generation cars also step up to H&R sport springs or Bilstein performance dampers. For the 972, exhaust is the first meaningful bolt-on available today, with intake and suspension support expected to follow as the platform matures.

Akrapovic 972 Panamera Slip-On: Pros and Cons