Sur 0–100 km/h, RS Q8 SUV gagne (3,87 s vs 4,35 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.
| RS Q8 SUV | Cayenne GTS Coupe E3.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,87 s−0,48 s | 4,35 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,88 s−0,76 s | 12,64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,56 s−1,78 s | 23,34 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 266 km/h−16 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,86 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,86 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 | RS Q8 SUV | Cayenne GTS Coupe E3.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,08 s | 0,93 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,81 s | 1,57 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,90 s | 3,00 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,87 s | 4,35 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,01 s | 5,91 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,12 s | 10,40 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,77 s | 17,17 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,88 s | 12,64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,56 s | 23,34 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 266 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 600 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 800 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 315 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 460 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 237 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
Off the line, the RS Q8 SUV hits 100 km/h in 3.87 s versus 4.35 s for the Cayenne GTS Coupe. Despite the faster sprint time, the Cayenne GTS Coupe is 1 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the RS Q8 SUV is doing 156 km/h against 142 km/h for the Cayenne GTS Coupe. The gap is 0.33 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the RS Q8 SUV crosses the line in 11.88 s versus 12.64 s. The 0.77 s gap represents roughly 37 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the RS Q8 SUV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 217 km/h versus 197 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the RS Q8 SUV finishes in 21.56 s versus 23.34 s, with a 1.78 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (266 km/h), the Cayenne GTS Coupe never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the RS Q8 SUV is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the Cayenne GTS Coupe at 270 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 (3.86 kg/hp vs 4.86 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.90 seconds. The 0.48 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, RS Q8 SUV gagne (3,87 s vs 4,35 s).
RS Q8 SUV passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,87 secondes (simulation calibrée).
RS Q8 SUV : 600 hp, ratio 3,86 kg/hp. Cayenne GTS Coupe E3.1 : 460 hp, ratio 4,86 kg/hp.
RS Q8 SUV : 250 km/h. Cayenne GTS Coupe E3.1 : 266 km/h.