Over 0–100 km/h, 911 GT3 RS 997.2 wins (3,85 s vs 4,78 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.
| 911 GT3 RS 997.2 | Panamera 4S 970.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,85 s−0,92 s | 4,78 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,57 s−1,41 s | 12,98 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,64 s−2,94 s | 23,58 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 314 km/h+39 km/h | 275 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2,74 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 | 911 GT3 RS 997.2 | Panamera 4S 970.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,05 s | 1,29 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,75 s | 2,13 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,08 s | 3,51 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,85 s | 4,78 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,96 s | 6,26 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,29 s | 10,48 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,82 s | 17,20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,57 s | 12,98 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,64 s | 23,58 s |
| Top speed | 314 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 | 500 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 460 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 370 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| 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 911 GT3 RS hits 100 km/h in 3.85 s versus 4.78 s for the Panamera 4S. At this point, the 911 GT3 RS leads by 0.92 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 GT3 RS is doing 164 km/h against 142 km/h for the Panamera 4S. The gap is 0.83 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 GT3 RS crosses the line in 11.57 s versus 12.98 s. The 1.41 s gap represents roughly 68 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 911 GT3 RS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 232 km/h versus 198 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 GT3 RS finishes in 20.63 s versus 23.57 s, with a 2.94 s lead.
Electronically capped at 283 km/h, the Panamera 4S never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (2.74 kg/hp vs 4.23 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.26 seconds. The 0.92 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 GT3 RS 997.2 wins (3,85 s vs 4,78 s).
911 GT3 RS 997.2 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,85 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 GT3 RS 997.2: 500 hp, ratio 2,74 kg/hp. Panamera 4S 970.1: 440 hp, ratio 4,23 kg/hp.
911 GT3 RS 997.2: 314 km/h. Panamera 4S 970.1: 275 km/h.