Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera GTS 971 wins (3,92 s vs 4,46 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 Turbo 958.1 | Panamera GTS 971 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,46 s | 3,92 s+0,53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,60 s | 12,12 s+0,48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,79 s | 22,14 s+0,65 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 278 km/h | 289 km/h−11 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,34 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 | Cayenne Turbo 958.1 | Panamera GTS 971 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,24 s | 1,03 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,07 s | 1,70 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,38 s | 2,87 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,46 s | 3,92 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,86 s | 5,26 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,54 s | 8,79 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,21 s | 14,07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,60 s | 12,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,79 s | 22,14 s |
| Top speed | 278 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 | V8 |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 170 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| 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 Panamera GTS hits 100 km/h in 3.93 s versus 4.46 s for the Cayenne Turbo. At this point, the Panamera GTS leads by 0.53 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera GTS is doing 151 km/h against 149 km/h for the Cayenne Turbo. The gap is 0.42 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera GTS crosses the line in 12.12 s versus 12.59 s. The 0.47 s gap represents roughly 24 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Panamera GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 210 km/h versus 206 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Panamera GTS finishes in 22.14 s versus 22.79 s, with a 0.65 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (278 vs 289 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne Turbo is capped at 278 km/h, the Panamera GTS at 291 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 (4.34 kg/hp vs 4.49 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.61 seconds. The 0.53 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera GTS 971 wins (3,92 s vs 4,46 s).
Cayenne Turbo 958.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,46 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne Turbo 958.1: 500 hp, ratio 4,34 kg/hp. Panamera GTS 971: 460 hp, ratio 4,49 kg/hp.
Cayenne Turbo 958.1: 278 km/h. Panamera GTS 971: 289 km/h.