Over 0–100 km/h, 488 GTB wins (3,03 s vs 5,16 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 488 GTB | Panamera S | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.03 s | 5.16 s | 2.13 s · 488 GTB |
| 400 m standing start | 10.20 s | 13.32 s | 3.12 s · 488 GTB |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18.27 s | 23.98 s | 5.71 s · 488 GTB |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 339 km/h | 277 km/h | 62 km/h · 488 GTB |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.20 kg/hp | 4.43 kg/hp | better ratio · 488 GTB |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 488 GTB | Panamera S |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.90 s | 1.44 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.50 s | 2.38 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.42 s | 3.86 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.03 s | 5.16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3.65 s | 6.68 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 5.27 s | 11.02 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 7.58 s | 17.87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10.20 s | 13.32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18.27 s | 23.98 s |
| Top speed | 339 km/h | 277 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 669 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 760 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 406 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 800 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 488 GTB hits 100 km/h in 3.03 s versus 5.16 s for the Panamera S. At this point, the 488 GTB leads by 2.13 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 488 GTB is doing 188 km/h against 140 km/h for the Panamera S. The gap is 2.00 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 488 GTB crosses the line in 10.20 s versus 13.31 s. The 3.12 s gap represents roughly 143 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 488 GTB continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 261 km/h versus 197 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 488 GTB finishes in 18.27 s versus 23.98 s, with a 5.71 s lead.
Electronically capped at 283 km/h, the Panamera S never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (2.20 kg/hp vs 4.43 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.71 seconds. The 2.13 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 488 GTB wins (3,03 s vs 5,16 s).
488 GTB goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,03 seconds (calibrated simulation).
488 GTB: 669 hp, ratio 2,20 kg/hp. Panamera S: 406 hp, ratio 4,43 kg/hp.
488 GTB: 339 km/h. Panamera S: 277 km/h.