Sur 0–100 km/h, Panamera GTS 971 gagne (3,92 s vs 4,89 s).
Performance comparison
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 | Cayman S 981 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,92 s−0,97 s | 4,89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,12 s−0,78 s | 12,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,14 s−1,03 s | 23,17 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 289 km/h+11 km/h | 278 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,49 kg/hp | 4,00 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 | Cayman S 981 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,03 s | 1,36 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,70 s | 2,26 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,87 s | 3,70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,92 s | 4,89 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,26 s | 6,21 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,79 s | 9,92 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,07 s | 15,62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,12 s | 12,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,14 s | 23,17 s |
| Top speed | 289 km/h | 278 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 | 330 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 369 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 320 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
Off the line, the Panamera GTS hits 100 km/h in 3.93 s versus 4.90 s for the Cayman S. At this point, the Panamera GTS leads by 0.97 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera GTS is doing 151 km/h against 147 km/h for the Cayman S. The gap is 0.69 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera GTS crosses the line in 12.12 s versus 12.90 s. The 0.78 s gap represents roughly 39 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Panamera GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 210 km/h versus 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Panamera GTS finishes in 22.14 s versus 23.17 s, with a 1.03 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (289 vs 278 km/h), preventing any comeback.
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 4.00 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.04 seconds. The 0.97 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Panamera GTS 971 gagne (3,92 s vs 4,89 s).
Panamera GTS 971 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,92 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Panamera GTS 971 : 460 hp, ratio 4,49 kg/hp. Cayman S 981 : 330 hp, ratio 4,00 kg/hp.
Panamera GTS 971 : 289 km/h. Cayman S 981 : 278 km/h.