Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman GT4 wins (4,24 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.
| Measure | Panamera 4S | 718 Cayman GT4 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.78 s | 4.24 s | 0.54 s · 718 Cayman GT4 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.98 s | 12.02 s | 0.96 s · 718 Cayman GT4 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.58 s | 21.46 s | 2.12 s · 718 Cayman GT4 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 275 km/h | 303 km/h | 28 km/h · 718 Cayman GT4 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.23 kg/hp | 3.45 kg/hp | better ratio · 718 Cayman GT4 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Panamera 4S | 718 Cayman GT4 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.29 s | 1.10 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.13 s | 1.84 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.51 s | 3.26 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.78 s | 4.24 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.26 s | 5.23 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.48 s | 8.26 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.20 s | 12.40 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.98 s | 12.02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.58 s | 21.46 s |
| Top speed | 275 km/h | 303 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 | 440 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 860 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 420 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 451 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the 718 Cayman GT4 hits 100 km/h in 4.24 s versus 4.78 s for the Panamera 4S. At this point, the 718 Cayman GT4 leads by 0.54 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Cayman GT4 is doing 156 km/h against 142 km/h for the Panamera 4S. The gap is 0.54 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Cayman GT4 crosses the line in 12.02 s versus 12.98 s. The 0.96 s gap represents roughly 47 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Cayman GT4 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 224 km/h versus 198 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Cayman GT4 finishes in 21.46 s versus 23.57 s, with a 2.11 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Panamera 4S is capped at 283 km/h, the 718 Cayman GT4 at 303 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 (4.23 kg/hp vs 3.45 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.26 seconds. The 0.54 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, 718 Cayman GT4 wins (4,24 s vs 4,78 s).
Panamera 4S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,78 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera 4S: 440 hp, ratio 4,23 kg/hp. 718 Cayman GT4: 420 hp, ratio 3,45 kg/hp.
Panamera 4S: 275 km/h. 718 Cayman GT4: 303 km/h.