Sur 0–100 km/h, RS Q8 SUV gagne (3,87 s vs 4,45 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 Turbo 958.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,87 s−0,58 s | 4,45 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,88 s−0,72 s | 12,60 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,56 s−1,26 s | 22,82 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 276 km/h−26 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,86 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,17 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 Turbo 958.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,08 s | 1,24 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,81 s | 2,07 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,90 s | 3,38 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,87 s | 4,45 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,01 s | 5,85 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,12 s | 9,55 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,77 s | 15,30 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,88 s | 12,60 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,56 s | 22,82 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 276 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 | 520 hp | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 170 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the RS Q8 SUV hits 100 km/h in 3.87 s versus 4.45 s for the Cayenne Turbo. At this point, the RS Q8 SUV leads by 0.59 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the RS Q8 SUV is doing 156 km/h against 149 km/h for the Cayenne Turbo. The gap is 0.50 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the RS Q8 SUV crosses the line in 11.88 s versus 12.59 s. The 0.72 s gap represents roughly 36 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 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the RS Q8 SUV finishes in 21.56 s versus 22.82 s, with a 1.26 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (276 km/h), the Cayenne Turbo 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 Turbo at 278 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 4.17 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.61 seconds. The 0.59 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 4,45 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 Turbo 958.1 : 520 hp, ratio 4,17 kg/hp.
RS Q8 SUV : 250 km/h. Cayenne Turbo 958.1 : 276 km/h.