Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS 958.1 and Cayman (Manual) 987 are neck and neck (5,56 s vs 5,65 s, no significant gap).
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 GTS 958.1 | Cayman (Manual) 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,56 s−0,09 s | 5,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,70 s−0,09 s | 13,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,71 s | 24,69 s+0,02 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 261 km/h | 267 km/h−6 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,96 kg/hp | 4,94 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 | Cayenne GTS 958.1 | Cayman (Manual) 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,48 s | 1,41 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,46 s | 2,35 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,03 s | 4,33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,56 s | 5,65 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,24 s | 7,58 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,09 s | 12,00 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,82 s | 19,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,70 s | 13,79 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,71 s | 24,69 stight gap |
| Top speed | 261 km/h | 267 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 420 hp | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 085 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 269 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 330 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the Cayenne GTS hits 100 km/h in 5.56 s versus 5.65 s for the Cayman (Manual). The 0.09 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne GTS is doing 137 km/h against 135 km/h for the Cayman (Manual). The gap is 0.08 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne GTS crosses the line in 13.70 s versus 13.79 s. The 0.09 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Cayenne GTS maxes out at 261 km/h while the Cayman (Manual) keeps accelerating towards 267 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.07 s.
Around 939 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Cayman (Manual) overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 6 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Cayman (Manual) finishes in 24.69 s versus 24.70 s. The 0.01 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Electronically capped at 261 km/h, the Cayenne GTS 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 (4.96 kg/hp vs 4.94 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.61 seconds. The 0.09 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS 958.1 and Cayman (Manual) 987 are neck and neck (5,56 s vs 5,65 s, no significant gap).
Cayenne GTS 958.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,56 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne GTS 958.1: 420 hp, ratio 4,96 kg/hp. Cayman (Manual) 987: 269 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp.
Cayenne GTS 958.1: 261 km/h. Cayman (Manual) 987: 267 km/h.