Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS 958.2 and I-PACE EV400 are neck and neck (4,83 s vs 4,92 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayenne GTS 958.2 | I-PACE EV400 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.92 s | 4.83 s | 0.08 s · I-PACE EV400 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.11 s | 13.19 s | 0.08 s · Cayenne GTS 958.2 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.91 s | 24.36 s | 0.45 s · Cayenne GTS 958.2 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h | 200 km/h | 62 km/h · Cayenne GTS 958.2 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.80 kg/hp | 5.52 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne GTS 958.2 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne GTS 958.2 | I-PACE EV400 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.27 s · tight gap | 1.33 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.12 s · tight gap | 2.22 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.56 s · tight gap | 3.62 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.92 s | 4.83 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.46 s | 6.40 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.84 s | 11.23 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18.05 s | 18.88 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.11 s · tight gap | 13.19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.91 s | 24.36 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 200 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 | 440 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 110 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 400 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 696 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 208 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the I-PACE EV400 hits 100 km/h in 4.84 s versus 4.92 s for the Cayenne GTS. The instant torque of 696 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. The 0.08 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne GTS is doing 141 km/h against 141 km/h for the I-PACE EV400. The gap is 0.02 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne GTS crosses the line in 13.11 s versus 13.18 s. The 0.07 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 195 km/h versus 192 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne GTS finishes in 23.91 s versus 24.36 s, with a 0.45 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne GTS is capped at 262 km/h, the I-PACE EV400 at 200 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.37 seconds. The 0.08 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS 958.2 and I-PACE EV400 are neck and neck (4,83 s vs 4,92 s, no significant gap).
Cayenne GTS 958.2 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,92 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne GTS 958.2: 440 hp, ratio 4,80 kg/hp. I-PACE EV400: 400 hp, ratio 5,52 kg/hp.
Cayenne GTS 958.2: 262 km/h. I-PACE EV400: 200 km/h.