Your guide to the seat configurations in every Porsche
From the iconic 911 sportscar to the spacious five-seat Cayenne SUV, here’s your comprehensive guide to how many seats are in each Porsche model
Raring to take on twisty mountain roads in a dynamic sportscar? Or is a roomier companion required for you and your family on a long-haul road trip? Whatever your route, there’s a Porsche for every occasion to get you from A to B in the best way possible. Let us guide you through the Porsche range and how many people can be seated inside each vehicle.How many seats does the Porsche 911 have?There are many things that make the 911 unique – including its seating configuration. For most of its range, it has the iconic 911 2+2 seating set-up, where the driver and front passenger seats are accompanied by two more compact seats behind. There are future 911 fans all over the world whose love affair for Porsche began when peering out of the window from these seats. With its track-focused origins, the Porsche 911 GT3 has no rear seats, unlike the Carrera, Targa and Turbo models in the 911 rangeWhile the 911 Carrera, Targa and Turbo Porsche sportscar models have the 2+2 arrangement, there are a clutch of models which are proper two-seaters too. The high-performance 911 GT3 and GT3 RS, as well as the new 911 Dakar, with its sporty off-road capabilities, have driver and passenger seats only for weight-saving purposes.Number of seats in a Porsche 911 (by model)*• Porsche 911 Carrera: 2+2 seats• Porsche 911 Targa: 2+2 seats• Porsche 911 Turbo: 2+2 seats• Porsche 911 Sport Classic: 2+2 seats• Porsche 911 GT3 range: 2 seats• Porsche 911 GT3 RS: 2 seats• Porsche 911 Dakar: 2 seatsHow many seats does the Porsche 718 have?The first Porsche to be given the 718 moniker, the 718 RSK, was a striking mid-engined racecar built between 1957 and 1962 which was based on the Porsche 550A. The location of its engine gave it great balance at high speeds and when cornering. It’s something that can equally be said of the Porsche sportscars that today carry the 718 name – the 718 Cayman, convertible 718 Boxster and 718 Spyder roadster. Just like their track-conquering predecessor, all three are pure two-seaters.The Porsche 718 range: inspired by a legendary Porsche two-seater car of the past which first used the 718 nameNumber of seats in a Porsche 718 (by model)*• 718 Cayman range: 2 seats• 718 Boxster range: 2 seats• 718 Spyder: 2 seatsHow many seats does the Porsche Taycan have?How many seats does an electric Porsche Taycan have? It was 2019 when the Taycan arrived as the first fully electric Porsche sports saloon. As well as its outstanding electrified performance, the Taycan is practical too. All models come equipped with a 4+1 seating layout. This set-up includes a rear bench seat to accommodate a third rear passenger. Further forward, the low seating position and a cockpit-style dashboard that wraps around the driver enhances the sporty characteristics of the Taycan saloon. In 2021, the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo arrived. Offering more headroom for rear passengers, courtesy of its modified roof line, its large tailgate gives easier access to the rear luggage compartment. Like the rest of the fleet, the standard 4+1 configuration means that the rear sports a smaller, foldable centre seatThe Porsche Taycan range of saloon, Cross Turismo and Sports Turismo all offer a 4+1 seating configurationA new Taycan joined the ranks in 2022 with the release of the versatile Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo. A car with great driving dynamics as well as in-built practicality, it too is available in a 4 or 4+1-seat set-up. Its rear seats are designed to provide ample headroom and legroom for passengers in the back and, like the rest of the Taycan range, its rear seats can be folded down to create more cargo space when needed.How many seats in a Porsche Taycan?*• Taycan, Taycan 4S and Taycan GTS: 4 or 4+1 seats• Taycan Turbo and Taycan Turbo S: 4 or 4+1 seats• Taycan Cross Turismo range: 4 or 4+1 seats• Taycan Sport Turismo range: 4 or 4+1 seatsHow many seats does the Panamera have?The four-door Porsche Panamera became the company’s first production luxury sports saloon when it was introduced in 2009. Today’s model line is equipped with four seats as standard, as well as the option of a 4+1 layout for most derivatives.The plug-in hybrid version first launched in 2013 – the Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid – has four seats as standard, and once again the 4+1 option if desired. Its battery and electric drive components are integrated into the vehicle in such a way that it doesn’t affect the layout of the passenger compartment.The Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles offer the same seat arrangement as its non-hybrid counterpartsThe Panamera Executive models, which have a longer wheelbase, are equipped with a total of four seats. Additionally, they have the option to be two fully adjustable, individual comfort seats in the rear, instead of the standard two, providing enhanced luxury for passengers. How many seats in a Panamera?*• Panamera and Panamera 4 range: 4 or 4+1 seats• Panamera Turbo S: 4 or 4+1 seats• Panamera Sport Turismo range: 4 or 4+1 seats• Panamera GTS: 4 or 4+1 seats• Panamera 4 E-Hybrid range: 4 or 4+1 seats• Panamera Executive range: 4 seatsHow many seats does the Macan have?Every model in today’s Porsche Macan line-up can seat five passengers as standard. The compact SUV comprises two front seats and a three-person bench seat in the second row which folds down to create additional cargo space. This is a sporty, practical SUV lends itself perfectly to urban driving. The Macan is a five-seater compact SUV across the model rangeHow many seats in a Macan?*• Macan: 5 seats• Macan T: 5 seats• Macan S: 5 seats• Macan GTS: 5 seatsHow many seats does the Cayenne have?The gamechanging Porsche Cayenne has come a long way since its launch in 2002 – the line-up today has expanded to include more than 15 derivatives. With everyday useability and excellent handling on any terrain, the majority of the lineup comes with a standard seating layout of five, with two front seats and a three-person bench seat in the second row. Depending on the specific configuration and options chosen, two individual rear seats, instead of the rear bench, is an option on certain models. While the Cayenne Turbo GT comes with four seats, the Cayenne Coupé model range, Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupé range and Coupé Platinum Edition can be configured as a four or 4+1-seat layout. Whatever the model, comfort, sportiness and off-road capabilities combine no matter how many seats you settle on for the Cayenne. Luxury, space and performance come together in the flexible Porsche Cayenne, which comes with either four or five seats, depending on modelHow many seats in a Cayenne?*• Cayenne: 5 seats• Cayenne S range: 5 seats• Cayenne Coupé range and Coupé Platinum Edition: 4 or 4+1 seats• Cayenne Platinum Edition range: 5 seats• Cayenne GTS: 5 seats• Cayenne Turbo: 5 seats• Cayenne Turbo GT: 4 seats• Cayenne E-Hybrid range: 5 seats• Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupé range: 4 or 4+1 seatsNow that you’ve had the definitive rundown on Porsche seats, visit our Porsche model range guide for a comprehensive insight into which model is the right fit for you. *All information accurate as of 13 March, 2023
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