Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman GT4 wins (4,24 s vs 4,47 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
4.24 s
| Measure | 2013 Panamera GTS 970.1 | 718 Cayman GT4 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.47 s | 4.24 s | 0.24 s · 718 Cayman GT4 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.69 s | 12.02 s | 0.67 s · 718 Cayman GT4 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.95 s | 21.46 s | 1.49 s · 718 Cayman GT4 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 280 km/h | 303 km/h | 23 km/h · 718 Cayman GT4 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.49 kg/hp | 3.45 kg/hp | better ratio · 718 Cayman GT4 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 2013 Panamera GTS 970.1 | 718 Cayman GT4 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.23 s | 1.10 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.01 s | 1.84 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.37 s | 3.26 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.47 s | 4.24 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.99 s | 5.23 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.77 s | 8.26 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15.53 s | 12.40 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.69 s | 12.02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.95 s | 21.46 s |
| Top speed | 280 km/h | 303 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 | 430 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 520 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 930 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed PDK (Dual-Clutch) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 420 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 451 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the 718 Cayman GT4 hits 100 km/h in 4.24 s versus 4.48 s for the 2013 Panamera GTS. At this point, the 718 Cayman GT4 leads by 0.24 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Cayman GT4 is doing 156 km/h against 147 km/h for the 2013 Panamera GTS. The gap is 0.35 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Cayman GT4 crosses the line in 12.02 s versus 12.69 s. The 0.67 s gap represents roughly 33 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Cayman GT4 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 224 km/h versus 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Cayman GT4 finishes in 21.46 s versus 22.94 s, with a 1.48 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 2013 Panamera GTS is capped at 288 km/h, the 718 Cayman GT4 at 303 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.49 kg/hp vs 3.45 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.84 seconds. The 0.24 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman GT4 wins (4,24 s vs 4,47 s).
2013 Panamera GTS 970.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,47 seconds (calibrated simulation).
2013 Panamera GTS 970.1: 430 hp, ratio 4,49 kg/hp. 718 Cayman GT4: 420 hp, ratio 3,45 kg/hp.
2013 Panamera GTS 970.1: 280 km/h. 718 Cayman GT4: 303 km/h.