Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera Turbo 970.1 and 911 Carrera 4S 991.2 are neck and neck (3,83 s vs 3,92 s, no significant gap).
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 Turbo 970.1 | 911 Carrera 4S 991.2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,92 s | 3,83 s+0,09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,02 s | 11,74 s+0,28 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,90 s | 21,16 s+0,74 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 293 km/h | 304 km/h−11 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,58 kg/hp | 3,50 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 Turbo 970.1 | 911 Carrera 4S 991.2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,06 s | 1,10 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,77 s | 1,83 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,85 s | 2,98 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,92 s | 3,83 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,13 s | 4,92 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,49 s | 7,70 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,48 s | 11,77 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,02 s | 11,74 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,90 s | 21,16 s |
| Top speed | 293 km/h | 304 km/h |
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 | 426 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 499 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 490 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera 4S hits 100 km/h in 3.83 s versus 3.92 s for the Panamera Turbo. The 0.09 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S is doing 161 km/h against 153 km/h for the Panamera Turbo. The gap is 0.09 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera 4S crosses the line in 11.74 s versus 12.01 s. The 0.28 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 223 km/h versus 213 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S finishes in 21.16 s versus 21.90 s, with a 0.74 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (293 vs 304 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Panamera Turbo and the 911 Carrera 4S are governed to 303 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.58 kg/hp vs 3.50 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.84 seconds. The 0.09 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera Turbo 970.1 and 911 Carrera 4S 991.2 are neck and neck (3,83 s vs 3,92 s, no significant gap).
Panamera Turbo 970.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,92 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera Turbo 970.1: 550 hp, ratio 3,58 kg/hp. 911 Carrera 4S 991.2: 426 hp, ratio 3,50 kg/hp.
Panamera Turbo 970.1: 293 km/h. 911 Carrera 4S 991.2: 304 km/h.