Over 0–100 km/h, 911 R 991.2 wins (3,78 s vs 3,92 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 R 991.2 | Panamera GTS 971 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,78 s−0,15 s | 3,92 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,38 s−0,74 s | 12,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,20 s−1,94 s | 22,14 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 325 km/h+36 km/h | 289 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2,74 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,49 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 R 991.2 | Panamera GTS 971 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,05 s | 1,03 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,75 s | 1,70 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,05 s | 2,87 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,78 s | 3,92 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,80 s | 5,26 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,94 s | 8,79 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,17 s | 14,07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,38 s | 12,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,20 s | 22,14 s |
| Top speed | 325 km/h | 289 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 | 460 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 066 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 911 R hits 100 km/h in 3.78 s versus 3.93 s for the Panamera GTS. Despite the faster sprint time, the Panamera GTS is 1 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the 911 R is doing 166 km/h against 151 km/h for the Panamera GTS. The gap is 0.28 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 R crosses the line in 11.38 s versus 12.12 s. The 0.74 s gap represents roughly 38 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 911 R continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 239 km/h versus 210 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 R finishes in 20.19 s versus 22.14 s, with a 1.95 s lead.
The Panamera GTS features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 911 R’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.
Electronically capped at 291 km/h, the Panamera GTS 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 4.49 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.06 seconds. The 0.15 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 911 R 991.2 wins (3,78 s vs 3,92 s).
911 R 991.2 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,78 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 R 991.2: 500 hp, ratio 2,74 kg/hp. Panamera GTS 971: 460 hp, ratio 4,49 kg/hp.
911 R 991.2: 325 km/h. Panamera GTS 971: 289 km/h.