Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS 958.2 and Cayman S (PDK) 987 are neck and neck (4,83 s vs 4,92 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 958.2 | Cayman S (PDK) 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,92 s | 4,83 s+0,08 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,11 s | 12,79 s+0,32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,91 s | 22,87 s+1,04 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h | 283 km/h−21 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,80 kg/hp | 4,30 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 958.2 | Cayman S (PDK) 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,27 s | 1,35 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,12 s | 2,26 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,56 s | 3,70 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,92 s | 4,83 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,46 s | 6,07 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,84 s | 9,61 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,05 s | 14,89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,11 s | 12,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,91 s | 22,87 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 283 km/h |
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 | 320 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayman S (PDK) hits 100 km/h in 4.83 s versus 4.92 s for the Cayenne GTS. The 0.08 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Cayman S (PDK) is doing 149 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 Cayman S (PDK) 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 Cayman S (PDK) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 209 km/h versus 195 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S (PDK) finishes in 22.86 s versus 23.91 s, with a 1.04 s lead.
The Cayenne GTS features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Cayman S (PDK)’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.
Electronically capped at 262 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 (4.80 kg/hp vs 4.30 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
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.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS 958.2 and Cayman S (PDK) 987 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. Cayman S (PDK) 987: 320 hp, ratio 4,30 kg/hp.
Cayenne GTS 958.2: 262 km/h. Cayman S (PDK) 987: 283 km/h.