Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS E3.1 wins (4,37 s vs 5,73 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 E3.1 | Cayenne S 958.1 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.37 s | 5.73 s | 1.36 s · Cayenne GTS E3.1 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.66 s | 13.92 s | 1.26 s · Cayenne GTS E3.1 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.38 s | 25.21 s | 1.83 s · Cayenne GTS E3.1 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 266 km/h | 255 km/h | 11 km/h · Cayenne GTS E3.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.88 kg/hp | 4.92 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne GTS E3.1 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne GTS E3.1 | Cayenne S 958.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.93 s | 1.41 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.57 s | 2.31 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.00 s | 4.14 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.37 s | 5.73 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.94 s | 7.71 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.45 s | 12.97 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.24 s | 21.63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.66 s | 13.92 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.38 s | 25.21 s |
| Top speed | 266 km/h | 255 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 | 420 hp | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 065 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 5.73 s for the Cayenne S. At this point, the Cayenne GTS leads by 1.36 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne GTS is doing 142 km/h against 133 km/h for the Cayenne S. The gap is 0.99 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne GTS crosses the line in 12.66 s versus 13.92 s. The 1.26 s gap represents roughly 57 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 186 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne GTS finishes in 23.37 s versus 25.21 s, with a 1.84 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (266 vs 255 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne GTS is capped at 270 km/h, the Cayenne S at 258 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 4.92 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.75 seconds. The 1.36 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 E3.1 wins (4,37 s vs 5,73 s).
Cayenne GTS E3.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,37 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne GTS E3.1: 460 hp, ratio 4,88 kg/hp. Cayenne S 958.1: 420 hp, ratio 4,92 kg/hp.
Cayenne GTS E3.1: 266 km/h. Cayenne S 958.1: 255 km/h.