Over 0–100 km/h, 2013 Panamera GTS 970.1 wins (4,47 s vs 4,92 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.
| Cayenne GTS 958.2 | 2013 Panamera GTS 970.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,92 s | 4,47 s+0,44 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,11 s | 12,69 s+0,42 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,91 s | 22,95 s+0,96 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h | 280 km/h−18 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,80 kg/hp | 4,49 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Cayenne GTS 958.2 | 2013 Panamera GTS 970.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,27 s | 1,23 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,12 s | 2,01 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,56 s | 3,37 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,92 s | 4,47 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,46 s | 5,99 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,84 s | 9,77 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,05 s | 15,53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,11 s | 12,69 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,91 s | 22,95 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 280 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 440 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 110 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 430 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 520 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 930 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed PDK (Dual-Clutch) |
Off the line, the 2013 Panamera GTS hits 100 km/h in 4.48 s versus 4.92 s for the Cayenne GTS. At this point, the 2013 Panamera GTS leads by 0.44 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 2013 Panamera GTS is doing 147 km/h against 141 km/h for the Cayenne GTS. The gap is 0.26 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 2013 Panamera GTS crosses the line in 12.69 s versus 13.11 s. The 0.42 s gap represents roughly 20 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 2013 Panamera GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 205 km/h versus 195 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 2013 Panamera GTS finishes in 22.94 s versus 23.91 s, with a 0.97 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne GTS is capped at 262 km/h, the 2013 Panamera GTS at 288 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 (4.80 kg/hp vs 4.49 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.37 seconds. The 0.44 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 2013 Panamera GTS 970.1 wins (4,47 s vs 4,92 s).
Cayenne GTS 958.2 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,92 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne GTS 958.2: 440 hp, ratio 4,80 kg/hp. 2013 Panamera GTS 970.1: 430 hp, ratio 4,49 kg/hp.
Cayenne GTS 958.2: 262 km/h. 2013 Panamera GTS 970.1: 280 km/h.