Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S wins (4,63 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.
| Measure | Cayenne GTS | Cayenne S | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.92 s | 4.63 s | 0.28 s · Cayenne S |
| 400 m standing start | 13.11 s | 12.79 s | 0.32 s · Cayenne S |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.91 s | 23.26 s | 0.65 s · Cayenne S |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h | 264 km/h | 2 km/h · Cayenne S |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.80 kg/hp | 4.59 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne GTS | Cayenne S |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.27 s | 1.22 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.12 s | 2.04 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.56 s | 3.38 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.92 s | 4.63 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.46 s | 6.04 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.84 s | 10.10 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18.05 s | 16.21 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.11 s | 12.79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.91 s | 23.26 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 264 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 | 440 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 020 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
Off the line, the Cayenne S hits 100 km/h in 4.64 s versus 4.92 s for the Cayenne GTS. At this point, the Cayenne S leads by 0.28 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S is doing 145 km/h against 141 km/h for the Cayenne GTS. The gap is 0.20 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S crosses the line in 12.79 s versus 13.11 s. The 0.32 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 202 km/h versus 195 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S finishes in 23.26 s versus 23.91 s, with a 0.65 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (262 vs 264 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Cayenne GTS and the Cayenne S are governed to 262 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 (4.80 kg/hp vs 4.59 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.37 seconds. The 0.28 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 S wins (4,63 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. Cayenne S: 440 hp, ratio 4,59 kg/hp.
Cayenne GTS: 262 km/h. Cayenne S: 264 km/h.