Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera GTS 970.1 wins (4,45 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 | Panamera GTS 970.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,78 s | 4,45 s+0,33 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,98 s | 12,63 s+0,35 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,58 s | 22,86 s+0,72 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 275 km/h | 279 km/h−4 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,23 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,47 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 | Panamera 4S 970.1 | Panamera GTS 970.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,29 s | 1,23 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,13 s | 2,02 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,51 s | 3,34 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,78 s | 4,45 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,26 s | 5,90 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,48 s | 9,59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,20 s | 15,31 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,98 s | 12,63 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,58 s | 22,86 s |
| Top speed | 275 km/h | 279 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 | 430 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 520 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 920 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Panamera GTS hits 100 km/h in 4.45 s versus 4.78 s for the Panamera 4S. At this point, the Panamera GTS leads by 0.33 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera GTS is doing 147 km/h against 142 km/h for the Panamera 4S. The gap is 0.22 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera GTS crosses the line in 12.63 s versus 12.98 s. The 0.35 s gap represents roughly 17 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 206 km/h versus 198 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Panamera GTS finishes in 22.85 s versus 23.57 s, with a 0.72 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (275 vs 279 km/h), preventing any comeback.
On paper, the Panamera 4S combines 440 hp, 550 Nm and 1,860 kg - a clear theoretical edge over the Panamera GTS. Yet the Panamera GTS launches quicker. At standstill, both motors deliver peak torque from 0 rpm: the decisive factor is no longer raw power, but available grip. If the Panamera GTS has a better traction coefficient (tyres, weight distribution, traction control calibration), it puts down more force despite inferior specs - exactly what the simulation reflects, calibrated on manufacturer 0-100 km/h times.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Panamera 4S is capped at 283 km/h, the Panamera GTS at 286 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 4.47 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 0.33 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera GTS 970.1 wins (4,45 s vs 4,78 s).
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. Panamera GTS 970.1: 430 hp, ratio 4,47 kg/hp.
Panamera 4S 970.1: 275 km/h. Panamera GTS 970.1: 279 km/h.