Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Turbo S Coupe 997.2 wins (3,22 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.
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| Measure | 911 Turbo S Coupe 997.2 | Panamera 4S | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.22 s | 4.78 s | 1.55 s · 911 Turbo S Coupe 997.2 |
| 400 m standing start | 10.91 s | 12.98 s | 2.07 s · 911 Turbo S Coupe 997.2 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19.75 s | 23.58 s | 3.83 s · 911 Turbo S Coupe 997.2 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 314 km/h | 275 km/h | 39 km/h · 911 Turbo S Coupe 997.2 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.95 kg/hp | 4.23 kg/hp | better ratio · 911 Turbo S Coupe 997.2 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 911 Turbo S Coupe 997.2 | Panamera 4S |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.95 s | 1.29 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.59 s | 2.13 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.55 s | 3.51 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.22 s | 4.78 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.09 s | 6.26 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6.33 s | 10.48 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 9.53 s | 17.20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10.91 s | 12.98 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19.75 s | 23.58 s |
| Top speed | 314 km/h | 275 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 | 537 hp | Aluminium engine block and cylinder head |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 585 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| 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 Turbo S Coupe hits 100 km/h in 3.22 s versus 4.78 s for the Panamera 4S. At this point, the 911 Turbo S Coupe leads by 1.55 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Turbo S Coupe is doing 172 km/h against 142 km/h for the Panamera 4S. The gap is 1.32 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Turbo S Coupe crosses the line in 10.90 s versus 12.98 s. The 2.07 s gap represents roughly 98 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Turbo S Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 238 km/h versus 198 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Turbo S Coupe finishes in 19.75 s versus 23.57 s, with a 3.83 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Turbo S Coupe is capped at 314 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 (2.95 kg/hp vs 4.23 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.26 seconds. The 1.55 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 Turbo S Coupe 997.2 wins (3,22 s vs 4,78 s).
911 Turbo S Coupe 997.2 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,22 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Turbo S Coupe 997.2: 537 hp, ratio 2,95 kg/hp. Panamera 4S: 440 hp, ratio 4,23 kg/hp.
911 Turbo S Coupe 997.2: 314 km/h. Panamera 4S: 275 km/h.