Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S wins (4,89 s vs 5,77 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayenne Coupe | Cayman S | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.77 s | 4.89 s | 0.88 s · Cayman S |
| 400 m standing start | 14.00 s | 12.90 s | 1.10 s · Cayman S |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.67 s | 23.17 s | 2.50 s · Cayman S |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 243 km/h | 278 km/h | 35 km/h · Cayman S |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.22 kg/hp | 4.00 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayman S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne Coupe | Cayman S |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.31 s · tight gap | 1.36 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.21 s · tight gap | 2.26 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.08 s | 3.70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.77 s | 4.89 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.84 s | 6.21 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.59 s | 9.92 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24.65 s | 15.62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.00 s | 12.90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.67 s | 23.17 s |
| Top speed | 243 km/h | 278 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 115 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 330 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 369 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 320 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
Off the line, the Cayman S hits 100 km/h in 4.90 s versus 5.77 s for the Cayenne Coupe. At this point, the Cayman S leads by 0.88 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman S is doing 147 km/h against 131 km/h for the Cayenne Coupe. The gap is 0.54 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman S crosses the line in 12.90 s versus 13.99 s. The 1.09 s gap represents roughly 48 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 205 km/h versus 181 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S finishes in 23.17 s versus 25.67 s, with a 2.50 s lead.
The Cayenne Coupe features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Cayman S’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.
Electronically capped at 243 km/h, the Cayenne Coupe never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.22 kg/hp vs 4.00 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.01 seconds. The 0.88 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S wins (4,89 s vs 5,77 s).
Cayenne Coupe goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,77 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne Coupe: 340 hp, ratio 6,22 kg/hp. Cayman S: 330 hp, ratio 4,00 kg/hp.
Cayenne Coupe: 243 km/h. Cayman S: 278 km/h.