Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera GTS 970.1 wins (4,45 s vs 5,36 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 GTS 970.1 | 840i Convertible G15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,45 s−0,91 s | 5,36 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,63 s−0,96 s | 13,59 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,86 s−1,70 s | 24,56 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 279 km/h+29 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,47 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,38 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 GTS 970.1 | 840i Convertible G15 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,23 s | 1,40 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,02 s | 2,33 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,34 s | 3,91 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,45 s | 5,36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,90 s | 7,12 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,59 s | 11,98 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,31 s | 19,49 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,63 s | 13,59 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,86 s | 24,56 s |
| Top speed limited | 279 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| 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 |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 830 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Panamera GTS hits 100 km/h in 4.45 s versus 5.36 s for the Bmw 840i Convertible. At this point, the Panamera GTS leads by 0.91 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera GTS is doing 147 km/h against 137 km/h for the Bmw 840i Convertible. The gap is 0.63 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera GTS crosses the line in 12.63 s versus 13.59 s. The 0.96 s gap represents roughly 44 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Panamera GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 206 km/h versus 191 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Panamera GTS finishes in 22.85 s versus 24.56 s, with a 1.70 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Panamera GTS is capped at 286 km/h, the Bmw 840i Convertible at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 (4.47 kg/hp vs 5.38 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.17 seconds. The 0.91 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, Panamera GTS 970.1 wins (4,45 s vs 5,36 s).
Panamera GTS 970.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,45 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera GTS 970.1: 430 hp, ratio 4,47 kg/hp. 840i Convertible G15: 340 hp, ratio 5,38 kg/hp.
Panamera GTS 970.1: 279 km/h. 840i Convertible G15: 250 km/h.