Over 0–100 km/h, 2013 Panamera GTS 970.1 wins (4,47 s vs 5,52 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 | Cayman 981 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,47 s−1,04 s | 5,52 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,69 s−0,95 s | 13,64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,95 s−1,74 s | 24,69 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 280 km/h+27 km/h | 253 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,49 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,70 kg/hp |
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 | Cayman 981 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,23 s | 1,38 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,01 s | 2,30 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,37 s | 4,02 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,47 s | 5,52 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,99 s | 7,16 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,77 s | 12,01 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,53 s | 19,90 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,69 s | 13,64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,95 s | 24,69 s |
| Top speed | 280 km/h | 253 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 | 279 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 289 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 310 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
Off the line, the 2013 Panamera GTS hits 100 km/h in 4.48 s versus 5.52 s for the Cayman. At this point, the 2013 Panamera GTS leads by 1.05 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 2013 Panamera GTS is doing 147 km/h against 136 km/h for the Cayman. The gap is 0.64 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 2013 Panamera GTS crosses the line in 12.69 s versus 13.64 s. The 0.95 s gap represents roughly 44 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 2013 Panamera GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 205 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 2013 Panamera GTS finishes in 22.94 s versus 24.68 s, with a 1.74 s lead.
The 2013 Panamera GTS features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Cayman’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.
Electronically capped at 288 km/h, the 2013 Panamera GTS never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.49 kg/hp vs 4.70 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.30 seconds. The 1.05 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 2013 Panamera GTS 970.1 wins (4,47 s vs 5,52 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. Cayman 981: 279 hp, ratio 4,70 kg/hp.
2013 Panamera GTS 970.1: 280 km/h. Cayman 981: 253 km/h.