Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera Turbo 971 wins (3,54 s vs 4,56 s).
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 971 | 718 Cayman | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,54 s−1,01 s | 4,56 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,45 s−1,21 s | 12,66 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,67 s−2,22 s | 22,89 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 308 km/h+34 km/h | 274 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,63 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,45 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 971 | 718 Cayman |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,04 s | 1,28 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,72 s | 2,13 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,74 s | 3,50 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,54 s | 4,56 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,60 s | 5,89 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,25 s | 9,50 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 11,09 s | 15,19 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,45 s | 12,66 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,67 s | 22,89 s |
| Top speed | 308 km/h | 274 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 | 1 996 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 380 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Panamera Turbo hits 100 km/h in 3.55 s versus 4.56 s for the 718 Cayman. At this point, the Panamera Turbo leads by 1.01 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera Turbo is doing 163 km/h against 149 km/h for the 718 Cayman. The gap is 0.82 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera Turbo crosses the line in 11.45 s versus 12.65 s. The 1.20 s gap represents roughly 60 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 228 km/h versus 206 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Panamera Turbo finishes in 20.66 s versus 22.89 s, with a 2.22 s lead.
The Panamera Turbo features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 718 Cayman’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 308 km/h, the 718 Cayman at 274 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 (3.63 kg/hp vs 4.45 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.70 seconds. The 1.01 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera Turbo 971 wins (3,54 s vs 4,56 s).
Panamera Turbo 971 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,54 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera Turbo 971: 550 hp, ratio 3,63 kg/hp. 718 Cayman: 300 hp, ratio 4,45 kg/hp.
Panamera Turbo 971: 308 km/h. 718 Cayman: 274 km/h.