Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 4 GTS 991.1 wins (3,96 s vs 5,16 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | 911 Carrera 4 GTS 991.1 | Panamera S | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.96 s | 5.16 s | 1.19 s · 911 Carrera 4 GTS 991.1 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.94 s | 13.32 s | 1.38 s · 911 Carrera 4 GTS 991.1 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.60 s | 23.98 s | 2.38 s · 911 Carrera 4 GTS 991.1 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 295 km/h | 277 km/h | 18 km/h · 911 Carrera 4 GTS 991.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.06 kg/hp | 4.43 kg/hp | better ratio · 911 Carrera 4 GTS 991.1 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 911 Carrera 4 GTS 991.1 | Panamera S |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.06 s | 1.44 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.77 s | 2.38 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.91 s | 3.86 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.96 s | 5.16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.05 s | 6.68 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.33 s | 11.02 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12.70 s | 17.87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.94 s | 13.32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.60 s | 23.98 s |
| Top speed | 295 km/h | 277 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 480 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 570 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 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 911 Carrera 4 GTS hits 100 km/h in 3.97 s versus 5.16 s for the Panamera S. At this point, the 911 Carrera 4 GTS leads by 1.19 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera 4 GTS is doing 154 km/h against 140 km/h for the Panamera S. The gap is 0.97 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera 4 GTS crosses the line in 11.93 s versus 13.31 s. The 1.38 s gap represents roughly 66 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera 4 GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 218 km/h versus 197 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera 4 GTS finishes in 21.59 s versus 23.98 s, with a 2.39 s lead.
The 911 Carrera 4 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 911 Carrera 4 GTS is capped at 304 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 (3.06 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 1.19 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 4 GTS 991.1 wins (3,96 s vs 5,16 s).
911 Carrera 4 GTS 991.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,96 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Carrera 4 GTS 991.1: 480 hp, ratio 3,06 kg/hp. Panamera S: 406 hp, ratio 4,43 kg/hp.
911 Carrera 4 GTS 991.1: 295 km/h. Panamera S: 277 km/h.