Over 0–100 km/h, 2013 Panamera GTS and 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2 are neck and neck (4,42 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.
4.47 s
| Measure | 2013 Panamera GTS | 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.47 s | 4.42 s | 0.05 s · 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.69 s | 12.42 s | 0.27 s · 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.95 s | 22.28 s | 0.67 s · 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 280 km/h | 286 km/h | 6 km/h · 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.49 kg/hp | 4.00 kg/hp | better ratio · 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 2013 Panamera GTS | 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.23 s · tight gap | 1.28 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.01 s · tight gap | 2.13 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.37 s · tight gap | 3.46 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.47 s | 4.42 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.99 s | 5.67 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.77 s | 8.88 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15.53 s | 13.70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.69 s | 12.42 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.95 s | 22.28 s |
| Top speed | 280 km/h | 286 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 | 375 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 500 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera Cabriolet hits 100 km/h in 4.43 s versus 4.48 s for the 2013 Panamera GTS. The 0.05 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera Cabriolet is doing 153 km/h against 147 km/h for the 2013 Panamera GTS. The gap is 0.08 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera Cabriolet crosses the line in 12.42 s versus 12.69 s. The 0.27 s gap represents roughly 14 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera Cabriolet continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 214 km/h versus 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera Cabriolet finishes in 22.28 s versus 22.94 s, with a 0.67 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (280 vs 286 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The 2013 Panamera GTS features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 911 Carrera Cabriolet’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 Cabriolet at 291 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 4.00 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 0.05 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 Cabriolet 991.2 are neck and neck (4,42 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 Cabriolet 991.2: 375 hp, ratio 4,00 kg/hp.
2013 Panamera GTS: 280 km/h. 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2: 286 km/h.