Over 0–100 km/h, 2013 Panamera GTS and 911 Carrera 4S 991.1 are neck and neck (4,44 s vs 4,47 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 2013 Panamera GTS | 911 Carrera 4S 991.1 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.47 s | 4.44 s | 0.03 s · 911 Carrera 4S 991.1 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.69 s | 12.33 s | 0.36 s · 911 Carrera 4S 991.1 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.95 s | 22.02 s | 0.93 s · 911 Carrera 4S 991.1 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 280 km/h | 298 km/h | 18 km/h · 911 Carrera 4S 991.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.49 kg/hp | 3.56 kg/hp | better ratio · 911 Carrera 4S 991.1 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 2013 Panamera GTS | 911 Carrera 4S 991.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.23 s | 1.20 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.01 s | 2.00 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.37 s · tight gap | 3.50 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.47 s | 4.44 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.99 s | 5.49 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.77 s | 8.74 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15.53 s | 13.23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.69 s | 12.33 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.95 s | 22.02 s |
| Top speed | 280 km/h | 298 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 | 406 hp | Aluminum engine block and cylinder heads |
| Torque | 441 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 445 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera 4S hits 100 km/h in 4.44 s versus 4.48 s for the 2013 Panamera GTS. The 0.03 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S is doing 153 km/h against 147 km/h for the 2013 Panamera GTS. The gap is 0.12 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera 4S crosses the line in 12.33 s versus 12.69 s. The 0.36 s gap represents roughly 18 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S 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 4S finishes in 22.01 s versus 22.94 s, with a 0.93 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 2013 Panamera GTS is capped at 288 km/h, the 911 Carrera 4S at 298 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 3.56 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 0.03 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 2013 Panamera GTS and 911 Carrera 4S 991.1 are neck and neck (4,44 s vs 4,47 s, no significant gap).
2013 Panamera GTS goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,47 seconds (calibrated simulation).
2013 Panamera GTS: 430 hp, ratio 4,49 kg/hp. 911 Carrera 4S 991.1: 406 hp, ratio 3,56 kg/hp.
2013 Panamera GTS: 280 km/h. 911 Carrera 4S 991.1: 298 km/h.