Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera GTS wins (3,92 s vs 4,17 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 S | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.92 s | 4.17 s | 0.24 s · Panamera GTS |
| 400 m standing start | 12.12 s | 12.12 s | Same |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.14 s | 21.90 s | 0.24 s · 718 Cayman S |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 289 km/h | 285 km/h | 4 km/h · Panamera GTS |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.49 kg/hp | 3.87 kg/hp | better ratio · 718 Cayman S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Panamera GTS | 718 Cayman S |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.03 s | 1.18 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.70 s | 1.97 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.87 s | 3.21 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.92 s | 4.17 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.26 s · tight gap | 5.30 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.79 s | 8.39 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.07 s | 13.07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.12 s | 12.12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.14 s | 21.90 s |
| Top speed | 289 km/h | 285 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 | 350 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Panamera GTS hits 100 km/h in 3.93 s versus 4.17 s for the 718 Cayman S. At this point, the Panamera GTS leads by 0.24 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera GTS is doing 151 km/h against 156 km/h for the 718 Cayman S. The gap is 0.14 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera GTS crosses the line in 12.12 s versus 12.12 s. The 0.00 s gap represents roughly 0 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 285 km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 285 km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the 718 Cayman S finishes in 21.89 s versus 22.14 s. The 0.25 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
The Panamera GTS features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 718 Cayman S’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 S at 285 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 3.87 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.06 seconds. The 0.24 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera GTS wins (3,92 s vs 4,17 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 S: 350 hp, ratio 3,87 kg/hp.
Panamera GTS: 289 km/h. 718 Cayman S: 285 km/h.