Sur 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman S gagne (4,17 s vs 4,78 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.
| Panamera 4S 970.1 | 718 Cayman S | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,78 s | 4,17 s+0,61 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,98 s | 12,12 s+0,86 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,58 s | 21,90 s+1,68 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 275 km/h | 285 km/h−10 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,23 kg/hp | 3,87 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 | Panamera 4S 970.1 | 718 Cayman S |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,29 s | 1,18 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,13 s | 1,97 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,51 s | 3,21 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,78 s | 4,17 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,26 s | 5,30 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,48 s | 8,39 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,20 s | 13,07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,98 s | 12,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,58 s | 21,90 s |
| Top speed | 275 km/h | 285 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 | V8 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 860 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 350 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 718 Cayman S hits 100 km/h in 4.17 s versus 4.78 s for the Panamera 4S. At this point, the 718 Cayman S leads by 0.61 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Cayman S is doing 156 km/h against 142 km/h for the Panamera 4S. The gap is 0.50 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Cayman S crosses the line in 12.12 s versus 12.98 s. The 0.86 s gap represents roughly 42 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Cayman S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 215 km/h versus 198 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Cayman S finishes in 21.89 s versus 23.57 s, with a 1.68 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (275 vs 285 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Panamera 4S and the 718 Cayman S are governed to 283 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold — an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.23 kg/hp vs 3.87 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.26 seconds. The 0.61 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman S gagne (4,17 s vs 4,78 s).
Panamera 4S 970.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,78 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Panamera 4S 970.1 : 440 hp, ratio 4,23 kg/hp. 718 Cayman S : 350 hp, ratio 3,87 kg/hp.
Panamera 4S 970.1 : 275 km/h. 718 Cayman S : 285 km/h.