Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet 991.2 wins (4,17 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.
5.16 s
| Measure | 911 Carrera S Cabriolet 991.2 | Panamera S | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.17 s | 5.16 s | 0.99 s · 911 Carrera S Cabriolet 991.2 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.04 s | 13.32 s | 1.28 s · 911 Carrera S Cabriolet 991.2 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.49 s | 23.98 s | 2.49 s · 911 Carrera S Cabriolet 991.2 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 306 km/h | 277 km/h | 29 km/h · 911 Carrera S Cabriolet 991.2 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.54 kg/hp | 4.43 kg/hp | better ratio · 911 Carrera S Cabriolet 991.2 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 911 Carrera S Cabriolet 991.2 | Panamera S |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.25 s | 1.44 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.08 s | 2.38 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.33 s | 3.86 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.17 s | 5.16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.29 s | 6.68 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.12 s | 11.02 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12.19 s | 17.87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.04 s | 13.32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.49 s | 23.98 s |
| Top speed | 306 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 | 426 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 499 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 510 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| 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 S Cabriolet hits 100 km/h in 4.17 s versus 5.16 s for the Panamera S. At this point, the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet leads by 0.99 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet is doing 159 km/h against 140 km/h for the Panamera S. The gap is 0.77 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet crosses the line in 12.04 s versus 13.31 s. The 1.28 s gap represents roughly 61 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 221 km/h versus 197 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet finishes in 21.49 s versus 23.98 s, with a 2.49 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet is capped at 306 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 (3.54 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 0.99 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, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet 991.2 wins (4,17 s vs 5,16 s).
911 Carrera S Cabriolet 991.2 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,17 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Carrera S Cabriolet 991.2: 426 hp, ratio 3,54 kg/hp. Panamera S: 406 hp, ratio 4,43 kg/hp.
911 Carrera S Cabriolet 991.2: 306 km/h. Panamera S: 277 km/h.