Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera GTS wins (3,92 s vs 4,42 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
3.92 s
| Measure | Panamera GTS | 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.92 s | 4.42 s | 0.50 s · Panamera GTS |
| 400 m standing start | 12.12 s | 12.42 s | 0.30 s · Panamera GTS |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.14 s | 22.28 s | 0.14 s · Panamera GTS |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 289 km/h | 286 km/h | 3 km/h · Panamera GTS |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.49 kg/hp | 4.00 kg/hp | better ratio · 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Panamera GTS | 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.03 s | 1.28 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.70 s | 2.13 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.87 s | 3.46 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.92 s | 4.42 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.26 s | 5.67 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.79 s · tight gap | 8.88 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.07 s | 13.70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.12 s | 12.42 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.14 s · tight gap | 22.28 s |
| Top speed | 289 km/h | 286 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 | 375 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 500 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Panamera GTS hits 100 km/h in 3.93 s versus 4.43 s for the 911 Carrera Cabriolet. At this point, the Panamera GTS leads by 0.50 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera GTS is doing 151 km/h against 153 km/h for the 911 Carrera Cabriolet. The gap is 0.37 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera GTS crosses the line in 12.12 s versus 12.42 s. The 0.30 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the Panamera GTS finishes in 22.14 s versus 22.28 s, with just 0.13 s to spare. The 911 Carrera Cabriolet fails to fully close the launch gap.
The Panamera GTS features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 911 Carrera Cabriolet’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 share the same electronic speed cap: the Panamera GTS and the 911 Carrera Cabriolet 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 4.00 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.39 seconds. The 0.50 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 4,42 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. 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2: 375 hp, ratio 4,00 kg/hp.
Panamera GTS: 289 km/h. 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2: 286 km/h.