Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera GTS 971 wins (3,92 s vs 4,16 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 | 911 Carrera 4 991.2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,92 s−0,24 s | 4,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,12 s−0,07 s | 12,19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,14 s | 22,01 s+0,13 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 289 km/h+3 km/h | 286 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,49 kg/hp | 3,95 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 | 911 Carrera 4 991.2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,03 s | 1,17 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,70 s | 1,96 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,87 s | 3,21 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,92 s | 4,16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,26 s | 5,39 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,79 s | 8,56 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,07 s | 13,31 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,12 s | 12,19 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,14 s | 22,01 stight gap |
| Top speed | 289 km/h | 286 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 | 375 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Panamera GTS hits 100 km/h in 3.93 s versus 4.16 s for the 911 Carrera 4. 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 155 km/h for the 911 Carrera 4. The gap is 0.16 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera GTS crosses the line in 12.12 s versus 12.19 s. The 0.07 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 286 km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 286 km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera 4 finishes in 22.00 s versus 22.14 s. The 0.14 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Panamera GTS and the 911 Carrera 4 are governed to 291 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.49 kg/hp vs 3.95 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.10 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 971 wins (3,92 s vs 4,16 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. 911 Carrera 4 991.2: 375 hp, ratio 3,95 kg/hp.
Panamera GTS 971: 289 km/h. 911 Carrera 4 991.2: 286 km/h.