Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 991.2 wins (4,25 s vs 4,47 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| 2013 Panamera GTS 970.1 | 911 Carrera 991.2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,47 s | 4,25 s+0,23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,69 s | 12,21 s+0,48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,95 s | 21,92 s+1,03 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 280 km/h | 289 km/h−9 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,49 kg/hp | 3,81 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 2013 Panamera GTS 970.1 | 911 Carrera 991.2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,23 s | 1,23 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,01 s | 2,05 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,37 s | 3,33 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,47 s | 4,25 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,99 s | 5,43 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,77 s | 8,48 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,53 s | 13,03 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,69 s | 12,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,95 s | 21,92 s |
| Top speed | 280 km/h | 289 km/h |
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 | 375 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera hits 100 km/h in 4.25 s versus 4.48 s for the 2013 Panamera GTS. The 0.23 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera is doing 156 km/h against 147 km/h for the 2013 Panamera GTS. The gap is 0.23 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera crosses the line in 12.20 s versus 12.69 s. The 0.48 s gap represents roughly 24 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 217 km/h versus 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera finishes in 21.92 s versus 22.94 s, with a 1.03 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (280 vs 289 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The 2013 Panamera GTS features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 911 Carrera’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 2013 Panamera GTS is capped at 288 km/h, the 911 Carrera at 295 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 3.81 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.84 seconds. The 0.23 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 991.2 wins (4,25 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. 911 Carrera 991.2: 375 hp, ratio 3,81 kg/hp.
2013 Panamera GTS 970.1: 280 km/h. 911 Carrera 991.2: 289 km/h.