Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman GT4 981 wins (3,95 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 | Cayman GT4 981 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,47 s | 3,95 s+0,52 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,69 s | 11,90 s+0,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,95 s | 21,60 s+1,35 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 280 km/h | 295 km/h−15 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,49 kg/hp | 3,48 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 | Cayman GT4 981 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,23 s | 0,98 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,01 s | 1,63 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,37 s | 2,98 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,47 s | 3,95 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,99 s | 4,99 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,77 s | 8,18 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,53 s | 12,74 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,69 s | 11,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,95 s | 21,60 s |
| Top speed | 280 km/h | 295 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 | 385 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 419 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 340 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the Cayman GT4 hits 100 km/h in 3.95 s versus 4.48 s for the 2013 Panamera GTS. At this point, the Cayman GT4 leads by 0.52 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman GT4 is doing 155 km/h against 147 km/h for the 2013 Panamera GTS. The gap is 0.53 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman GT4 crosses the line in 11.90 s versus 12.69 s. The 0.79 s gap represents roughly 39 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman GT4 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 218 km/h versus 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman GT4 finishes in 21.59 s versus 22.94 s, with a 1.35 s lead.
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 3.48 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 0.52 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman GT4 981 wins (3,95 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. Cayman GT4 981: 385 hp, ratio 3,48 kg/hp.
2013 Panamera GTS 970.1: 280 km/h. Cayman GT4 981: 295 km/h.