Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS Coupe wins (4,35 s vs 7,55 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
4.35 s
| Measure | Cayenne GTS Coupe | Cayenne Platinum Edition | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.35 s | 7.55 s | 3.20 s · Cayenne GTS Coupe |
| 400 m standing start | 12.64 s | 15.51 s | 2.87 s · Cayenne GTS Coupe |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.34 s | 28.19 s | 4.85 s · Cayenne GTS Coupe |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 266 km/h | 222 km/h | 44 km/h · Cayenne GTS Coupe |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.86 kg/hp | 6.68 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne GTS Coupe |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne GTS Coupe | Cayenne Platinum Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.93 s | 1.73 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.57 s | 2.98 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.00 s | 5.36 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.35 s | 7.55 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.91 s | 10.29 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.40 s | 18.36 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.17 s | 35.98 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.64 s | 15.51 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.34 s | 28.19 s |
| Top speed | 266 km/h | 222 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 | 2 237 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 304 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 030 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
Off the line, the Cayenne GTS Coupe hits 100 km/h in 4.35 s versus 7.55 s for the Cayenne Platinum Edition. At this point, the Cayenne GTS Coupe leads by 3.20 s and sits roughly 27 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne GTS Coupe is doing 142 km/h against 119 km/h for the Cayenne Platinum Edition. The gap is 2.03 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne GTS Coupe crosses the line in 12.64 s versus 15.50 s. The 2.86 s gap represents roughly 113 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne GTS Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 197 km/h versus 166 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne GTS Coupe finishes in 23.34 s versus 28.19 s, with a 4.85 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne GTS Coupe is capped at 270 km/h, the Cayenne Platinum Edition at 229 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 (4.86 kg/hp vs 6.68 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.90 seconds. The 3.20 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.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS Coupe wins (4,35 s vs 7,55 s).
Cayenne GTS Coupe goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,35 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne GTS Coupe: 460 hp, ratio 4,86 kg/hp. Cayenne Platinum Edition: 304 hp, ratio 6,68 kg/hp.
Cayenne GTS Coupe: 266 km/h. Cayenne Platinum Edition: 222 km/h.