Over 0–100 km/h, SQ8 SUV wins (4,03 s vs 4,14 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.
| SQ8 SUV | 911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,03 s−0,11 s | 4,14 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,12 s | 12,09 s+0,03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,98 s | 21,77 s+0,21 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 297 km/h−47 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,42 kg/hp | 3,73 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | SQ8 SUV | 911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,13 s | 1,14 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,89 s | 1,91 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,06 s | 3,15 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,03 s | 4,14 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,25 s | 5,29 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,55 s | 8,40 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,50 s | 12,92 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,12 s | 12,09 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,98 s | 21,77 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 297 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 507 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 770 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 240 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 390 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 455 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the SQ8 SUV hits 100 km/h in 4.03 s versus 4.14 s for the 911 Carrera S (PDK). At this point, the SQ8 SUV leads by 0.11 s and sits roughly 1 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the SQ8 SUV is doing 154 km/h against 156 km/h for the 911 Carrera S (PDK). The gap is 0.03 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera S (PDK) crosses the line in 12.09 s versus 12.11 s. The 0.03 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera S (PDK) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 217 km/h versus 213 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera S (PDK) finishes in 21.76 s versus 21.98 s, with a 0.21 s lead.
The SQ8 SUV features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 911 Carrera S (PDK)’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 SQ8 SUV is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 911 Carrera S (PDK) at 300 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 (4.42 kg/hp vs 3.73 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.01 seconds. The 0.11 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, SQ8 SUV wins (4,03 s vs 4,14 s).
SQ8 SUV goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,03 seconds (calibrated simulation).
SQ8 SUV: 507 hp, ratio 4,42 kg/hp. 911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1: 390 hp, ratio 3,73 kg/hp.
SQ8 SUV: 250 km/h. 911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1: 297 km/h.