Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera 4S 970.1 and 911 Carrera 4 (Manual) 991.1 are neck and neck (4,78 s vs 4,86 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
4.78 s
| Measure | Panamera 4S 970.1 | 911 Carrera 4 (Manual) 991.1 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.78 s | 4.86 s | 0.08 s · Panamera 4S 970.1 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.98 s | 12.96 s | 0.02 s · 911 Carrera 4 (Manual) 991.1 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.58 s | 23.25 s | 0.33 s · 911 Carrera 4 (Manual) 991.1 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 275 km/h | 284 km/h | 9 km/h · 911 Carrera 4 (Manual) 991.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.23 kg/hp | 4.43 kg/hp | better ratio · Panamera 4S 970.1 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Panamera 4S 970.1 | 911 Carrera 4 (Manual) 991.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.29 s | 1.27 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.13 s | 2.13 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.51 s | 3.77 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.78 s · tight gap | 4.86 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.26 s | 6.48 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.48 s | 10.10 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.20 s | 15.80 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.98 s | 12.96 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.58 s | 23.25 s |
| Top speed | 275 km/h | 284 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 | 350 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 390 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 552 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the Panamera 4S hits 100 km/h in 4.78 s versus 4.86 s for the 911 Carrera 4 (Manual). The 0.08 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Panamera 4S is doing 142 km/h against 144 km/h for the 911 Carrera 4 (Manual). The gap is 0.06 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera 4 (Manual) crosses the line in 12.96 s versus 12.98 s. The 0.02 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera 4 (Manual) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 205 km/h versus 198 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera 4 (Manual) finishes in 23.25 s versus 23.57 s, with a 0.33 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (275 vs 284 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Panamera 4S and the 911 Carrera 4 (Manual) 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 4.43 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.34 seconds. The 0.08 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera 4S 970.1 and 911 Carrera 4 (Manual) 991.1 are neck and neck (4,78 s vs 4,86 s, no significant gap).
Panamera 4S 970.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,78 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera 4S 970.1: 440 hp, ratio 4,23 kg/hp. 911 Carrera 4 (Manual) 991.1: 350 hp, ratio 4,43 kg/hp.
Panamera 4S 970.1: 275 km/h. 911 Carrera 4 (Manual) 991.1: 284 km/h.