Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 wins (4,77 s vs 4,92 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
4.92 s
| Measure | Cayenne GTS | 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.92 s | 4.77 s | 0.15 s · 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.11 s | 12.81 s | 0.30 s · 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.91 s | 22.89 s | 1.02 s · 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h | 289 km/h | 27 km/h · 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.80 kg/hp | 4.13 kg/hp | better ratio · 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne GTS | 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.27 s · tight gap | 1.29 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.12 s · tight gap | 2.15 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.56 s | 3.75 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.92 s | 4.77 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.46 s | 6.30 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.84 s | 9.65 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18.05 s | 14.89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.11 s | 12.81 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.91 s | 22.89 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 289 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 | 350 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 390 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 445 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera (Manual) hits 100 km/h in 4.77 s versus 4.92 s for the Cayenne GTS. Despite the faster sprint time, the Cayenne GTS is 1 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera (Manual) is doing 148 km/h against 141 km/h for the Cayenne GTS. The gap is 0.07 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera (Manual) crosses the line in 12.81 s versus 13.11 s. The 0.30 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera (Manual) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 209 km/h versus 195 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera (Manual) finishes in 22.88 s versus 23.91 s, with a 1.02 s lead.
The Cayenne GTS features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 911 Carrera (Manual)’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 are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne GTS is capped at 262 km/h, the 911 Carrera (Manual) at 289 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 (4.80 kg/hp vs 4.13 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.37 seconds. The 0.15 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 wins (4,77 s vs 4,92 s).
Cayenne GTS goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,92 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne GTS: 440 hp, ratio 4,80 kg/hp. 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1: 350 hp, ratio 4,13 kg/hp.
Cayenne GTS: 262 km/h. 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1: 289 km/h.