Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS wins (4,37 s vs 4,77 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
4.37 s
| Measure | Cayenne GTS | 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.37 s | 4.77 s | 0.40 s · Cayenne GTS |
| 400 m standing start | 12.66 s | 12.81 s | 0.15 s · Cayenne GTS |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.38 s | 22.89 s | 0.49 s · 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 266 km/h | 289 km/h | 23 km/h · 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.88 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 | 0.93 s | 1.29 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.57 s | 2.15 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.00 s | 3.75 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.37 s | 4.77 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.94 s | 6.30 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.45 s | 9.65 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.24 s | 14.89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.66 s | 12.81 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.38 s | 22.89 s |
| Top speed | 266 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 | 460 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 247 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 Cayenne GTS hits 100 km/h in 4.37 s versus 4.77 s for the 911 Carrera (Manual). At this point, the Cayenne GTS leads by 0.40 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne GTS is doing 142 km/h against 148 km/h for the 911 Carrera (Manual). The gap is 0.37 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne GTS crosses the line in 12.66 s versus 12.81 s. The 0.15 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Cayenne GTS maxes out at 266 km/h while the 911 Carrera (Manual) keeps accelerating towards 289 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.07 s.
Around 532 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the 911 Carrera (Manual) overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 23 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera (Manual) finishes in 22.88 s versus 23.37 s. The 0.49 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
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 270 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 (4.88 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 7.09 seconds. The 0.40 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS wins (4,37 s vs 4,77 s).
Cayenne GTS goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,37 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne GTS: 460 hp, ratio 4,88 kg/hp. 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1: 350 hp, ratio 4,13 kg/hp.
Cayenne GTS: 266 km/h. 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1: 289 km/h.