Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S wins (4,89 s vs 5,16 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Panamera S | Cayman S | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.16 s | 4.89 s | 0.26 s · Cayman S |
| 400 m standing start | 13.32 s | 12.90 s | 0.42 s · Cayman S |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.98 s | 23.17 s | 0.81 s · Cayman S |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 277 km/h | 278 km/h | 1 km/h · Cayman S |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.43 kg/hp | 4.00 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayman S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Panamera S | Cayman S |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.44 s | 1.36 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.38 s | 2.26 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.86 s | 3.70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.16 s | 4.89 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.68 s | 6.21 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.02 s | 9.92 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.87 s | 15.62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.32 s | 12.90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.98 s | 23.17 s |
| Top speed | 277 km/h | 278 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 | 406 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 800 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 330 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 369 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 320 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
Off the line, the Cayman S hits 100 km/h in 4.90 s versus 5.16 s for the Panamera S. At this point, the Cayman S leads by 0.26 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman S is doing 147 km/h against 140 km/h for the Panamera S. The gap is 0.24 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman S crosses the line in 12.90 s versus 13.31 s. The 0.41 s gap represents roughly 20 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 205 km/h versus 197 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S finishes in 23.17 s versus 23.98 s, with a 0.81 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (277 vs 278 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 283 km/h, the Panamera S 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 (4.43 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 7.71 seconds. The 0.26 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S wins (4,89 s vs 5,16 s).
Panamera S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,16 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera S: 406 hp, ratio 4,43 kg/hp. Cayman S: 330 hp, ratio 4,00 kg/hp.
Panamera S: 277 km/h. Cayman S: 278 km/h.