Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS E3.1 gagne (4,37 s vs 6,71 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 E3.1 | Explorer EcoBoost 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,37 s−2,34 s | 6,71 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,66 s−2,27 s | 14,93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,38 s−3,72 s | 27,10 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 266 km/h+46 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,88 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,70 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 E3.1 | Explorer EcoBoost 300 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,93 s | 1,82 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,57 s | 3,04 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,00 s | 4,96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,37 s | 6,71 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,94 s | 8,99 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,45 s | 15,83 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,24 s | 30,71 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,66 s | 14,93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,38 s | 27,10 s |
| Top speed | 266 km/h | 220 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 460 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 247 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 043 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 10-speed torque-converter automatic |
Off the line, the Cayenne GTS hits 100 km/h in 4.37 s versus 6.71 s for the Explorer EcoBoost 300. At this point, the Cayenne GTS leads by 2.34 s and sits roughly 28 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne GTS is doing 142 km/h against 127 km/h for the Explorer EcoBoost 300. The gap is 1.71 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne GTS crosses the line in 12.66 s versus 14.92 s. The 2.26 s gap represents roughly 94 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 197 km/h versus 173 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne GTS finishes in 23.37 s versus 27.09 s, with a 3.72 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne GTS is capped at 270 km/h, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 at 220 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 (4.88 kg/hp vs 6.70 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.35 seconds. The 2.34 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS E3.1 gagne (4,37 s vs 6,71 s).
Cayenne GTS E3.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,37 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Cayenne GTS E3.1 : 460 hp, ratio 4,88 kg/hp. Explorer EcoBoost 300 : 305 hp, ratio 6,70 kg/hp.
Cayenne GTS E3.1 : 266 km/h. Explorer EcoBoost 300 : 220 km/h.