Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS 958.1 wins (5,56 s vs 5,83 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 GTS 958.1 | Panamera 970.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,56 s−0,27 s | 5,83 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,70 s−0,45 s | 14,15 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,71 s−1,04 s | 25,75 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 261 km/h+11 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,96 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,79 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 GTS 958.1 | Panamera 970.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,48 s | 1,48 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,46 s | 2,42 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,03 s | 4,26 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,56 s | 5,83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,24 s | 8,02 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,09 s | 13,93 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,82 s | 23,58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,70 s | 14,15 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,71 s | 25,75 s |
| Top speed limited | 261 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 | 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 | 304 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 760 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayenne GTS hits 100 km/h in 5.56 s versus 5.83 s for the Panamera. At this point, the Cayenne GTS leads by 0.27 s and sits roughly 1 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne GTS is doing 137 km/h against 130 km/h for the Panamera. The gap is 0.20 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne GTS crosses the line in 13.70 s versus 14.14 s. The 0.44 s gap represents roughly 20 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 181 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne GTS finishes in 24.70 s versus 25.74 s, with a 1.04 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (261 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Cayenne GTS features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Panamera’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 share the same electronic speed cap: the Cayenne GTS and the Panamera are governed to 261 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.96 kg/hp vs 5.79 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.21 seconds. The 0.27 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, Cayenne GTS 958.1 wins (5,56 s vs 5,83 s).
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. Panamera 970.1: 304 hp, ratio 5,79 kg/hp.
Cayenne GTS 958.1: 261 km/h. Panamera 970.1: 250 km/h.