Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Turbo S 958.1 and Cayenne GTS E3.1 are neck and neck (4,36 s vs 4,37 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 Turbo S 958.1 | Cayenne GTS E3.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,36 s−0,01 s | 4,37 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,42 s−0,24 s | 12,66 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,42 s−0,96 s | 23,38 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 279 km/h+13 km/h | 266 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,81 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,88 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 Turbo S 958.1 | Cayenne GTS E3.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,27 s | 0,93 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,12 s | 1,57 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,37 s | 3,00 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,36 s | 4,37 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,67 s | 5,94 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,04 s | 10,45 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,24 s | 17,24 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,42 s | 12,66 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,42 s | 23,38 s |
| Top speed | 279 km/h | 266 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 570 hp | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 800 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 170 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Tiptronic S; all-wheel drive with electronically controlled, map-based multiple-plate clutch with Auto Start Stop function |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 460 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 247 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
Off the line, the Cayenne Turbo S hits 100 km/h in 4.36 s versus 4.37 s for the Cayenne GTS. The 0.01 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne GTS is doing 142 km/h against 152 km/h for the Cayenne Turbo S. The gap is 0.08 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne Turbo S crosses the line in 12.42 s versus 12.66 s. The 0.24 s gap represents roughly 12 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne Turbo S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 211 km/h versus 197 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne Turbo S finishes in 22.41 s versus 23.37 s, with a 0.96 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (279 vs 266 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne Turbo S is capped at 282 km/h, the Cayenne GTS at 270 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 (3.81 kg/hp vs 4.88 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.93 seconds. The 0.01 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 Turbo S 958.1 and Cayenne GTS E3.1 are neck and neck (4,36 s vs 4,37 s, no significant gap).
Cayenne Turbo S 958.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,36 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne Turbo S 958.1: 570 hp, ratio 3,81 kg/hp. Cayenne GTS E3.1: 460 hp, ratio 4,88 kg/hp.
Cayenne Turbo S 958.1: 279 km/h. Cayenne GTS E3.1: 266 km/h.