Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 991.2 wins (4,04 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.
4.47 s
| Measure | 2013 Panamera GTS | 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 991.2 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.47 s | 4.04 s | 0.43 s · 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 991.2 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.69 s | 11.98 s | 0.71 s · 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 991.2 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.95 s | 21.53 s | 1.42 s · 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 991.2 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 280 km/h | 303 km/h | 23 km/h · 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 991.2 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.49 kg/hp | 3.66 kg/hp | better ratio · 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 991.2 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 2013 Panamera GTS | 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 991.2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.23 s | 1.16 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.01 s | 1.94 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.37 s | 3.16 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.47 s | 4.04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.99 s | 5.18 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.77 s | 8.10 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15.53 s | 12.39 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.69 s | 11.98 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.95 s | 21.53 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 | 426 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 499 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 560 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet hits 100 km/h in 4.05 s versus 4.48 s for the 2013 Panamera GTS. At this point, the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet leads by 0.43 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet is doing 158 km/h against 147 km/h for the 2013 Panamera GTS. The gap is 0.39 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet crosses the line in 11.98 s versus 12.69 s. The 0.71 s gap represents roughly 35 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 220 km/h versus 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet finishes in 21.53 s versus 22.94 s, with a 1.41 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 Cabriolet 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 3.66 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 0.43 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, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 991.2 wins (4,04 s vs 4,47 s).
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 Cabriolet 991.2: 426 hp, ratio 3,66 kg/hp.
2013 Panamera GTS: 280 km/h. 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 991.2: 303 km/h.