Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera Turbo wins (3,92 s vs 4,17 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Panamera Turbo | 718 Cayman S | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.92 s | 4.17 s | 0.25 s · Panamera Turbo |
| 400 m standing start | 12.02 s | 12.12 s | 0.10 s · Panamera Turbo |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.90 s | 21.90 s | Same |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 293 km/h | 285 km/h | 8 km/h · Panamera Turbo |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.58 kg/hp | 3.87 kg/hp | better ratio · Panamera Turbo |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Panamera Turbo | 718 Cayman S |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.06 s · tight gap | 1.18 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.77 s | 1.97 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.85 s | 3.21 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.92 s | 4.17 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.13 s | 5.30 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.49 s | 8.39 s · tight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.48 s | 13.07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.02 s · tight gap | 12.12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.90 s | 21.90 s |
| Top speed | 293 km/h | 285 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 | 550 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 770 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 970 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 350 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Panamera Turbo hits 100 km/h in 3.92 s versus 4.17 s for the 718 Cayman S. At this point, the Panamera Turbo leads by 0.25 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera Turbo is doing 153 km/h against 156 km/h for the 718 Cayman S. The gap is 0.17 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera Turbo crosses the line in 12.01 s versus 12.12 s. The 0.11 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The 718 Cayman S maxes out at 285 km/h while the Panamera Turbo keeps accelerating towards 293 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.06 s.
Around 936 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the 718 Cayman S overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 8 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the 718 Cayman S finishes in 21.89 s versus 21.90 s. The 0.01 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
The Panamera Turbo features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 718 Cayman S’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 are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Panamera Turbo is capped at 303 km/h, the 718 Cayman S at 285 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 (3.58 kg/hp vs 3.87 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.01 seconds. The 0.25 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera Turbo wins (3,92 s vs 4,17 s).
Panamera Turbo goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,92 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera Turbo: 550 hp, ratio 3,58 kg/hp. 718 Cayman S: 350 hp, ratio 3,87 kg/hp.
Panamera Turbo: 293 km/h. 718 Cayman S: 285 km/h.