Porsche Panamera Turbo or Porsche 911 GT3 RS: which has more power?

Porsche Panamera Turbo produces 550 hp and 770 Nm torque vs 460 Nm, versus 500 hp for Porsche 911 GT3 RS. Porsche Panamera Turbo leads on 2/2 power metrics.

Which is faster, the Porsche Panamera Turbo or the Porsche 911 GT3 RS?

Porsche 911 GT3 RS is faster with a 0-100 km/h in 3.9s vs 4.1s for Porsche Panamera Turbo, a gap of 0.2s. The Apex physics simulation confirms this advantage across all timed runs.

Which is faster, the Porsche Panamera Turbo or the Porsche 911 GT3 RS?

Porsche 911 GT3 RS is slightly faster than the Porsche Panamera Turbo to 100 km/h. The edge holds on standing starts but may narrow at higher speeds depending on aerodynamic load.

Porsche Panamera Turbo or Porsche 911 GT3 RS: which has more power?

Porsche Panamera Turbo has about 10% more power than the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. On torque, Porsche Panamera Turbo also leads — which benefits quick overtakes.

Porsche Panamera Turbo 970.1 vs Porsche 911 GT3 RS 991.1: simulate the duel | Caralogy | Caralogy

Performance comparison

Porsche Panamera Turbo 970.1 vs Porsche 911 GT3 RS 991.1: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

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Panamera Turbo 970.1

550 hp · 770 Nm · 1,970 kg · 2013

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911 GT3 RS 991.1

500 hp · 460 Nm · 1,370 kg · 2011

	Panamera Turbo 970.1	911 GT3 RS 991.1
0–100 km/h	4,03 s	3,85 s+0,17 s
400 m standing start	12,02 s	11,57 s+0,45 s
1,000 m standing start	21,75 s	20,64 s+1,11 s
Top speed (electronically limited)	298 km/h	314 km/h−16 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio	3,58 kg/hp	2,74 kg/hpbetter ratio

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

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Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.

Palier	Panamera Turbo 970.1	911 GT3 RS 991.1
0–30 km/h	1,15 s	1,05 stight gap
0–50 km/h	1,90 s	1,75 s
0–80 km/h	3,02 s	3,08 stight gap
0–100 km/h	4,03 s	3,85 s
0–120 km/h	5,14 s	4,96 s
0–160 km/h	8,32 s	7,29 s
0–200 km/h	13,08 s	10,82 s
400 m standing start	12,02 s	11,57 s
1,000 m standing start	21,75 s	20,64 s
Top speed	298 km/h	314 km/h

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

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Panamera Turbo 970.1

3,58kg/hpcompensated by −600 kg

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

Porsche

911 GT3 RS 991.1

2,74kg/hpratio better by 0,84 kg/hp

Characteristic	Value	Detail
Power	500 hp	B6
Torque	460 Nm
Weight	1 370 kg	manufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain	—
Gearbox	MANUAL

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the 911 GT3 RS hits 100 km/h in 3.85 s versus 4.03 s for the Panamera Turbo. At this point, the 911 GT3 RS leads by 0.17 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the 911 GT3 RS is doing 164 km/h against 156 km/h for the Panamera Turbo. The gap is 0.23 s. The gap remains stable from the start.

At 400 metres standing start, the 911 GT3 RS crosses the line in 11.57 s versus 12.02 s. The 0.45 s gap represents roughly 24 m of track — two to three car lengths.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the 911 GT3 RS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 232 km/h versus 216 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 GT3 RS finishes in 20.63 s versus 21.74 s, with a 1.11 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

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 2.74 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.85 seconds. The 0.17 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

Compare with other alternatives

Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.

Instead of Panamera Turbo 970.1

Porsche 2023 911 Sport Classic Porsche Panamera 4S Porsche 911 GT3 RS

Instead of 911 GT3 RS 991.1

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 (PDK w/Sport Chrono Package Plus)Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS (MT)Porsche 911 Turbo

Frequently asked questions

Which is faster, Panamera Turbo 970.1 or 911 GT3 RS 991.1?

Sur 0–100 km/h, 911 GT3 RS 991.1 gagne (3,85 s vs 4,03 s).

What is the 0-100 of Panamera Turbo 970.1?

Panamera Turbo 970.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,03 secondes (simulation calibrée).

Panamera Turbo 970.1 or 911 GT3 RS 991.1: for what use?

Panamera Turbo 970.1 : 550 hp, ratio 3,58 kg/hp. 911 GT3 RS 991.1 : 500 hp, ratio 2,74 kg/hp.

What is the top speed of Panamera Turbo 970.1 vs 911 GT3 RS 991.1?

Panamera Turbo 970.1 : 298 km/h. 911 GT3 RS 991.1 : 314 km/h.