Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS E3.1 gagne (4,37 s vs 5,77 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 | Cayenne Coupe E3.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,37 s−1,40 s | 5,77 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,66 s−1,34 s | 14,00 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,38 s−2,29 s | 25,67 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 266 km/h+23 km/h | 243 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,88 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,22 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 | Cayenne Coupe E3.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,93 s | 1,31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,57 s | 2,21 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,00 s | 4,08 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,37 s | 5,77 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,94 s | 7,84 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,45 s | 13,59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,24 s | 24,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,66 s | 14,00 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,38 s | 25,67 s |
| Top speed | 266 km/h | 243 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 | 340 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 115 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
Off the line, the Cayenne GTS hits 100 km/h in 4.37 s versus 5.77 s for the Cayenne Coupe. At this point, the Cayenne GTS leads by 1.40 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne GTS is doing 142 km/h against 131 km/h for the Cayenne Coupe. The gap is 0.96 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne GTS crosses the line in 12.66 s versus 13.99 s. The 1.33 s gap represents roughly 59 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 181 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne GTS finishes in 23.37 s versus 25.67 s, with a 2.30 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne GTS is capped at 270 km/h, the Cayenne Coupe at 243 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 6.22 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.01 seconds. The 1.40 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 5,77 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. Cayenne Coupe E3.1 : 340 hp, ratio 6,22 kg/hp.
Cayenne GTS E3.1 : 266 km/h. Cayenne Coupe E3.1 : 243 km/h.