Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera Turbo 970.1 and Cayman GT4 981 are neck and neck (3,92 s vs 3,95 s, no significant gap).
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 | Cayman GT4 981 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,92 s−0,03 s | 3,95 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,02 s | 11,90 s+0,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,90 s | 21,60 s+0,30 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 293 km/h | 295 km/h−2 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,58 kg/hp | 3,48 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 | Cayman GT4 981 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,06 s | 0,98 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,77 s | 1,63 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,85 s | 2,98 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,92 s | 3,95 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,13 s | 4,99 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,49 s | 8,18 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,48 s | 12,74 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,02 s | 11,90 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,90 s | 21,60 s |
| Top speed | 293 km/h | 295 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 | 385 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 419 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 340 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the Panamera Turbo hits 100 km/h in 3.92 s versus 3.95 s for the Cayman GT4. The 0.03 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Cayman GT4 is doing 155 km/h against 153 km/h for the Panamera Turbo. The gap is 0.05 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman GT4 crosses the line in 11.90 s versus 12.01 s. The 0.12 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman GT4 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 218 km/h versus 213 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman GT4 finishes in 21.59 s versus 21.90 s, with a 0.31 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (293 vs 295 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 303 km/h, the Panamera Turbo 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 (3.58 kg/hp vs 3.48 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.92 seconds. The 0.03 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 Cayman GT4 981 are neck and neck (3,92 s vs 3,95 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. Cayman GT4 981: 385 hp, ratio 3,48 kg/hp.
Panamera Turbo 970.1: 293 km/h. Cayman GT4 981: 295 km/h.