Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera GTS 971 wins (3,92 s vs 4,26 s).
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 971 | 718 Spyder | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,92 s−0,34 s | 4,26 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,12 s | 12,05 s+0,07 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,14 s | 21,49 s+0,65 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 289 km/h | 310 km/h−21 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,49 kg/hp | 3,46 kg/hpbetter ratio |
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 971 | 718 Spyder |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,03 s | 1,11 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,70 s | 1,86 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,87 s | 3,29 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,92 s | 4,26 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,26 s | 5,27 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,79 s | 8,30 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,07 s | 12,43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,12 s | 12,05 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,14 s | 21,49 s |
| Top speed | 289 km/h | 310 km/h |
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 | 1 454 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the Panamera GTS hits 100 km/h in 3.93 s versus 4.27 s for the 718 Spyder. At this point, the Panamera GTS leads by 0.34 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera GTS is doing 151 km/h against 156 km/h for the 718 Spyder. The gap is 0.12 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Spyder crosses the line in 12.04 s versus 12.12 s. The 0.08 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Spyder continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 224 km/h versus 210 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Spyder finishes in 21.49 s versus 22.14 s, with a 0.65 s lead.
The Panamera GTS features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 718 Spyder’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.
Electronically capped at 291 km/h, the Panamera GTS never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.49 kg/hp vs 3.46 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 0.34 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera GTS 971 wins (3,92 s vs 4,26 s).
Panamera GTS 971 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,92 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera GTS 971: 460 hp, ratio 4,49 kg/hp. 718 Spyder: 420 hp, ratio 3,46 kg/hp.
Panamera GTS 971: 289 km/h. 718 Spyder: 310 km/h.