Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera Turbo and 911 Carrera S 991.2 are neck and neck (3,93 s vs 4,03 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.
| Measure | Panamera Turbo | 911 Carrera S 991.2 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.03 s | 3.93 s | 0.10 s · 911 Carrera S 991.2 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.02 s | 11.77 s | 0.25 s · 911 Carrera S 991.2 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.75 s | 21.09 s | 0.66 s · 911 Carrera S 991.2 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 298 km/h | 307 km/h | 9 km/h · 911 Carrera S 991.2 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.58 kg/hp | 3.38 kg/hp | better ratio · 911 Carrera S 991.2 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Panamera Turbo | 911 Carrera S 991.2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.15 s · tight gap | 1.17 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.90 s · tight gap | 1.95 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.02 s · tight gap | 3.13 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.03 s | 3.93 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.14 s | 5.00 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.32 s | 7.69 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.08 s | 11.55 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.02 s | 11.77 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.75 s | 21.09 s |
| Top speed | 298 km/h | 307 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 | Aluminum block and heads |
| 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 | 1 440 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera S hits 100 km/h in 3.93 s versus 4.03 s for the Panamera Turbo. The 0.10 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera S is doing 162 km/h against 156 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 S crosses the line in 11.77 s versus 12.02 s. The 0.25 s gap represents roughly 13 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 225 km/h versus 216 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera S finishes in 21.09 s versus 21.74 s, with a 0.65 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (298 vs 307 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Panamera Turbo features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 911 Carrera 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 911 Carrera S at 307 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 3.38 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.85 seconds. The 0.10 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera Turbo and 911 Carrera S 991.2 are neck and neck (3,93 s vs 4,03 s, no significant gap).
Panamera Turbo goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,03 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera Turbo: 550 hp, ratio 3,58 kg/hp. 911 Carrera S 991.2: 426 hp, ratio 3,38 kg/hp.
Panamera Turbo: 298 km/h. 911 Carrera S 991.2: 307 km/h.