Over 0–100 km/h, SQ8 SUV wins (4,03 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.
| Cayenne Turbo 958.1 | SQ8 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,45 s | 4,03 s+0,42 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,60 s | 12,12 s+0,48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,82 s | 21,98 s+0,84 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 276 km/h+26 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,17 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,42 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 | Cayenne Turbo 958.1 | SQ8 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,24 s | 1,13 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,07 s | 1,89 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,38 s | 3,06 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,45 s | 4,03 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,85 s | 5,25 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,55 s | 8,55 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,30 s | 13,50 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,60 s | 12,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,82 s | 21,98 s |
| Top speed limited | 276 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 | 520 hp | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 170 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 507 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 770 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 240 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the SQ8 SUV hits 100 km/h in 4.03 s versus 4.45 s for the Cayenne Turbo. At this point, the SQ8 SUV leads by 0.42 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the SQ8 SUV is doing 154 km/h against 149 km/h for the Cayenne Turbo. The gap is 0.34 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the SQ8 SUV crosses the line in 12.11 s versus 12.59 s. The 0.48 s gap represents roughly 24 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the SQ8 SUV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 213 km/h versus 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the SQ8 SUV finishes in 21.98 s versus 22.82 s, with a 0.84 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 Cayenne Turbo is capped at 278 km/h, the SQ8 SUV at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 (4.17 kg/hp vs 4.42 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.61 seconds. The 0.42 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 4,45 s).
Cayenne Turbo 958.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,45 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne Turbo 958.1: 520 hp, ratio 4,17 kg/hp. SQ8 SUV: 507 hp, ratio 4,42 kg/hp.
Cayenne Turbo 958.1: 276 km/h. SQ8 SUV: 250 km/h.