Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan 4S J1.1 wins (3,93 s vs 5,83 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.
| Taycan 4S J1.1 | Panamera 970.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,93 s−1,90 s | 5,83 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,07 s−2,08 s | 14,15 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,83 s−3,92 s | 25,75 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,14 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,79 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 | Taycan 4S J1.1 | Panamera 970.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,07 s | 1,48 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,79 s | 2,42 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,92 s | 4,26 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,93 s | 5,83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,20 s | 8,02 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,59 s | 13,93 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,40 s | 23,58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,07 s | 14,15 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,83 s | 25,75 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 523 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM) |
| Torque | 640 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 164 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed front / Two-speed dog-ring rear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 304 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 760 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Taycan 4S hits 100 km/h in 3.93 s versus 5.83 s for the Panamera. The instant torque of 640 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Taycan 4S leads by 1.90 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Taycan 4S is doing 153 km/h against 130 km/h for the Panamera. The gap is 1.36 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Taycan 4S crosses the line in 12.06 s versus 14.14 s. The 2.08 s gap represents roughly 90 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Taycan 4S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 215 km/h versus 181 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Taycan 4S finishes in 21.83 s versus 25.74 s, with a 3.91 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Taycan 4S features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Panamera’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 Taycan 4S is capped at 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Panamera at 259 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.21 seconds. The 1.90 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan 4S J1.1 wins (3,93 s vs 5,83 s).
Taycan 4S J1.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,93 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Taycan 4S J1.1: 523 hp, ratio 4,14 kg/hp. Panamera 970.1: 304 hp, ratio 5,79 kg/hp.
Taycan 4S J1.1: 250 km/h. Panamera 970.1: 250 km/h.