Over 0–100 km/h, 2013 Panamera GTS 970.1 wins (4,47 s vs 5,16 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 S 970.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,47 s−0,68 s | 5,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,69 s−0,63 s | 13,32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,95 s−1,03 s | 23,98 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 280 km/h+3 km/h | 277 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,49 kg/hp | 4,43 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 | Panamera S 970.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,23 s | 1,44 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,01 s | 2,38 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,37 s | 3,86 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,47 s | 5,16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,99 s | 6,68 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,77 s | 11,02 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,53 s | 17,87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,69 s | 13,32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,95 s | 23,98 s |
| Top speed | 280 km/h | 277 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 | 406 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 800 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 2013 Panamera GTS hits 100 km/h in 4.48 s versus 5.16 s for the Panamera S. At this point, the 2013 Panamera GTS leads by 0.68 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 2013 Panamera GTS is doing 147 km/h against 140 km/h for the Panamera S. The gap is 0.48 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 13.31 s. The 0.63 s gap represents roughly 30 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 197 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 2013 Panamera GTS finishes in 22.94 s versus 23.98 s, with a 1.04 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (280 vs 277 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The 2013 Panamera GTS features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Panamera S’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 Panamera S at 283 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 4.43 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.71 seconds. The 0.68 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 5,16 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 S 970.1: 406 hp, ratio 4,43 kg/hp.
2013 Panamera GTS 970.1: 280 km/h. Panamera S 970.1: 277 km/h.