Over 0–100 km/h, 2013 Panamera GTS 970.1 wins (4,47 s vs 5,45 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 | Panamera 4 971 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,47 s−0,98 s | 5,45 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,69 s−1,09 s | 13,78 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,95 s−2,27 s | 25,22 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 280 km/h+23 km/h | 257 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,49 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,08 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 | Panamera 4 971 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,23 s | 1,27 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,01 s | 2,16 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,37 s | 3,90 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,47 s | 5,45 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,99 s | 7,52 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,77 s | 13,02 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,53 s | 22,27 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,69 s | 13,78 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,95 s | 25,22 s |
| Top speed | 280 km/h | 257 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 | 330 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 008 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 2013 Panamera GTS hits 100 km/h in 4.48 s versus 5.45 s for the Panamera 4. At this point, the 2013 Panamera GTS leads by 0.98 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 2013 Panamera GTS is doing 147 km/h against 132 km/h for the Panamera 4. The gap is 0.62 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 13.78 s. The 1.09 s gap represents roughly 49 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 184 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 2013 Panamera GTS finishes in 22.94 s versus 25.22 s, with a 2.28 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 2013 Panamera GTS is capped at 288 km/h, the Panamera 4 at 257 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 6.08 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.74 seconds. The 0.98 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 970.1 wins (4,47 s vs 5,45 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. Panamera 4 971: 330 hp, ratio 6,08 kg/hp.
2013 Panamera GTS 970.1: 280 km/h. Panamera 4 971: 257 km/h.