Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera Turbo 970.1 wins (4,03 s vs 5,16 s).
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 Targa 4 991.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,03 s−1,13 s | 5,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,02 s−1,19 s | 13,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,75 s−1,93 s | 23,68 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 298 km/h+17 km/h | 281 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,58 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,34 kg/hp |
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 Targa 4 991.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,15 s | 1,35 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,90 s | 2,25 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,02 s | 3,96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,03 s | 5,16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,14 s | 6,50 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,32 s | 10,69 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,08 s | 16,76 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,02 s | 13,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,75 s | 23,68 s |
| Top speed | 298 km/h | 281 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 | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 770 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 970 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 355 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 389 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the Panamera Turbo hits 100 km/h in 4.03 s versus 5.16 s for the 911 Targa 4. At this point, the Panamera Turbo leads by 1.13 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera Turbo is doing 156 km/h against 141 km/h for the 911 Targa 4. The gap is 0.83 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera Turbo crosses the line in 12.02 s versus 13.20 s. The 1.18 s gap represents roughly 58 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Panamera Turbo continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 216 km/h versus 201 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Panamera Turbo finishes in 21.74 s versus 23.67 s, with a 1.93 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Panamera Turbo is capped at 303 km/h, the 911 Targa 4 at 282 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 4.34 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.68 seconds. The 1.13 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 wins (4,03 s vs 5,16 s).
Panamera Turbo 970.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,03 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera Turbo 970.1: 550 hp, ratio 3,58 kg/hp. 911 Targa 4 991.1: 355 hp, ratio 4,34 kg/hp.
Panamera Turbo 970.1: 298 km/h. 911 Targa 4 991.1: 281 km/h.