Over 0–100 km/h, 740Le iPerformance G11 wins (5,58 s vs 5,87 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
5.58 s
| Measure | Panamera S Hybrid 970.1 | 740Le iPerformance G11 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.87 s | 5.58 s | 0.29 s · 740Le iPerformance G11 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.15 s | 13.77 s | 0.38 s · 740Le iPerformance G11 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.89 s | 25.05 s | 0.84 s · 740Le iPerformance G11 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 254 km/h | 250 km/h | 4 km/h · Panamera S Hybrid 970.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.14 kg/hp | 5.95 kg/hp | better ratio · Panamera S Hybrid 970.1 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Panamera S Hybrid 970.1 | 740Le iPerformance G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.34 s | 1.29 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.24 s | 2.14 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.17 s | 3.85 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.87 s | 5.58 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.06 s | 7.52 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.28 s | 12.85 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 25.17 s | 21.11 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.15 s | 13.77 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.89 s | 25.05 s |
| Top speed limited | 254 km/h | 250 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 | 385 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 580 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 980 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 326 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 940 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 740Le iPerformance hits 100 km/h in 5.58 s versus 5.87 s for the Panamera S Hybrid. The instant torque of 400 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the 740Le iPerformance leads by 0.29 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 740Le iPerformance is doing 132 km/h against 130 km/h for the Panamera S Hybrid. The gap is 0.24 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 740Le iPerformance crosses the line in 13.77 s versus 14.14 s. The 0.37 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 740Le iPerformance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 186 km/h versus 180 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 740Le iPerformance finishes in 25.05 s versus 25.88 s, with a 0.84 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (254 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Panamera S Hybrid is capped at 270 km/h, the 740Le iPerformance at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.25 seconds. The 0.29 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, 740Le iPerformance G11 wins (5,58 s vs 5,87 s).
Panamera S Hybrid 970.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,87 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera S Hybrid 970.1: 385 hp, ratio 5,14 kg/hp. 740Le iPerformance G11: 326 hp, ratio 5,95 kg/hp.
Panamera S Hybrid 970.1: 254 km/h. 740Le iPerformance G11: 250 km/h.