Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera GTS wins (3,92 s vs 4,24 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Panamera GTS | 718 Cayman GT4 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.92 s | 4.24 s | 0.31 s · Panamera GTS |
| 400 m standing start | 12.12 s | 12.02 s | 0.10 s · 718 Cayman GT4 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.14 s | 21.46 s | 0.68 s · 718 Cayman GT4 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 289 km/h | 303 km/h | 14 km/h · 718 Cayman GT4 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.49 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 GTS | 718 Cayman GT4 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.03 s · tight gap | 1.10 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.70 s · tight gap | 1.84 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.87 s | 3.26 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.92 s | 4.24 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.26 s | 5.23 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.79 s | 8.26 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.07 s | 12.40 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.12 s | 12.02 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.14 s | 21.46 s |
| Top speed | 289 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 | 460 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 066 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 Panamera GTS hits 100 km/h in 3.93 s versus 4.24 s for the 718 Cayman GT4. At this point, the Panamera GTS leads by 0.31 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera GTS is doing 151 km/h against 156 km/h for the 718 Cayman GT4. The gap is 0.09 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Cayman GT4 crosses the line in 12.02 s versus 12.12 s. The 0.10 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Cayman GT4 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 224 km/h versus 210 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Cayman GT4 finishes in 21.46 s versus 22.14 s, with a 0.68 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (289 vs 303 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Panamera GTS features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 718 Cayman GT4’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Panamera GTS is capped at 291 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 (4.49 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 6.06 seconds. The 0.31 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 wins (3,92 s vs 4,24 s).
Panamera GTS goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,92 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera GTS: 460 hp, ratio 4,49 kg/hp. 718 Cayman GT4: 420 hp, ratio 3,45 kg/hp.
Panamera GTS: 289 km/h. 718 Cayman GT4: 303 km/h.