Over 0–100 km/h, Explorer EcoBoost 300 wins (6,71 s vs 7,70 s).
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.
| Explorer EcoBoost 300 | Cayenne (Manual) 958.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,71 s−0,99 s | 7,70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,93 s−0,60 s | 15,53 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,10 s−1,19 s | 28,29 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 220 km/h | 225 km/h−5 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,70 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,35 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 | Explorer EcoBoost 300 | Cayenne (Manual) 958.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,82 s | 1,52 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,04 s | 2,89 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,96 s | 5,18 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,71 s | 7,70 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,99 s | 10,24 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,83 s | 18,70 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30,71 s | 35,48 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,93 s | 15,53 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,10 s | 28,29 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 225 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 043 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 10-speed torque-converter automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 294 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 160 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 hits 100 km/h in 6.71 s versus 7.70 s for the Cayenne (Manual). The 0.99 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 is doing 127 km/h against 119 km/h for the Cayenne (Manual). The gap is 0.25 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 crosses the line in 14.92 s versus 15.52 s. The 0.60 s gap represents roughly 24 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 173 km/h versus 165 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 finishes in 27.09 s versus 28.28 s, with a 1.19 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (220 vs 225 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Explorer EcoBoost 300 is capped at 220 km/h, the Cayenne (Manual) at 227 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 (6.70 kg/hp vs 7.35 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.24 seconds. The 0.99 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, Explorer EcoBoost 300 wins (6,71 s vs 7,70 s).
Explorer EcoBoost 300 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,71 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Explorer EcoBoost 300: 305 hp, ratio 6,70 kg/hp. Cayenne (Manual) 958.1: 294 hp, ratio 7,35 kg/hp.
Explorer EcoBoost 300: 220 km/h. Cayenne (Manual) 958.1: 225 km/h.