Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera GTS 971 wins (3,92 s vs 4,67 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 | Panamera 4S 970.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,92 s−0,75 s | 4,67 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,12 s−0,76 s | 12,88 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,14 s−1,26 s | 23,40 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 289 km/h+12 km/h | 277 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,49 kg/hp | 4,23 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 | Panamera 4S 970.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,03 s | 1,26 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,70 s | 2,07 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,87 s | 3,45 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,92 s | 4,67 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,26 s | 6,15 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,79 s | 10,23 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,07 s | 16,79 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,12 s | 12,88 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,14 s | 23,40 s |
| Top speed | 289 km/h | 277 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 | 440 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 860 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 4.67 s for the Panamera 4S. At this point, the Panamera GTS leads by 0.75 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera GTS is doing 151 km/h against 143 km/h for the Panamera 4S. The gap is 0.56 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera GTS crosses the line in 12.12 s versus 12.87 s. The 0.75 s gap represents roughly 37 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 199 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Panamera GTS finishes in 22.14 s versus 23.39 s, with a 1.25 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (289 vs 277 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Panamera GTS is capped at 291 km/h, the Panamera 4S at 282 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 4.23 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.12 seconds. The 0.75 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera GTS 971 wins (3,92 s vs 4,67 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. Panamera 4S 970.1: 440 hp, ratio 4,23 kg/hp.
Panamera GTS 971: 289 km/h. Panamera 4S 970.1: 277 km/h.