Over 0–100 km/h, 2020 911 Carrera S 992 wins (3,46 s vs 4,78 s).
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.
| 2020 911 Carrera S 992 | Panamera 4S 970.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,46 s−1,31 s | 4,78 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,38 s−1,60 s | 12,98 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,70 s−2,88 s | 23,58 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 307 km/h+32 km/h | 275 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,42 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,23 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 | 2020 911 Carrera S 992 | Panamera 4S 970.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,98 s | 1,29 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,63 s | 2,13 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,60 s | 3,51 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,46 s | 4,78 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,46 s | 6,26 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,17 s | 10,48 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 11,13 s | 17,20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,38 s | 12,98 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,70 s | 23,58 s |
| Top speed | 307 km/h | 275 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 449 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 529 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 534 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 440 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 860 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 2020 911 Carrera S hits 100 km/h in 3.46 s versus 4.78 s for the Panamera 4S. At this point, the 2020 911 Carrera S leads by 1.31 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 2020 911 Carrera S is doing 163 km/h against 142 km/h for the Panamera 4S. The gap is 1.07 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 2020 911 Carrera S crosses the line in 11.38 s versus 12.98 s. The 1.60 s gap represents roughly 77 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 2020 911 Carrera S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 226 km/h versus 198 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 2020 911 Carrera S finishes in 20.70 s versus 23.57 s, with a 2.87 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 2020 911 Carrera S is capped at 307 km/h, the Panamera 4S 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 (3.42 kg/hp vs 4.23 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.26 seconds. The 1.31 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 2020 911 Carrera S 992 wins (3,46 s vs 4,78 s).
2020 911 Carrera S 992 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,46 seconds (calibrated simulation).
2020 911 Carrera S 992: 449 hp, ratio 3,42 kg/hp. Panamera 4S 970.1: 440 hp, ratio 4,23 kg/hp.
2020 911 Carrera S 992: 307 km/h. Panamera 4S 970.1: 275 km/h.