Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS Coupe E3.1 wins (4,35 s vs 5,83 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
5.83 s
| Measure | Cayenne GTS Coupe E3.1 | Panamera 970.1 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.35 s | 5.83 s | 1.48 s · Cayenne GTS Coupe E3.1 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.64 s | 14.15 s | 1.51 s · Cayenne GTS Coupe E3.1 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.34 s | 25.75 s | 2.41 s · Cayenne GTS Coupe E3.1 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 266 km/h | 250 km/h | 16 km/h · Cayenne GTS Coupe E3.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.86 kg/hp | 5.79 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne GTS Coupe E3.1 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne GTS Coupe E3.1 | Panamera 970.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.93 s | 1.48 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.57 s | 2.42 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.00 s | 4.26 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.35 s | 5.83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.91 s | 8.02 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.40 s | 13.93 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.17 s | 23.58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.64 s | 14.15 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.34 s | 25.75 s |
| Top speed limited | 266 km/h | 250 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 | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 760 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayenne GTS Coupe hits 100 km/h in 4.35 s versus 5.83 s for the Panamera. At this point, the Cayenne GTS Coupe leads by 1.48 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne GTS Coupe is doing 142 km/h against 130 km/h for the Panamera. The gap is 1.12 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 14.14 s. The 1.50 s gap represents roughly 66 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 181 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne GTS Coupe finishes in 23.34 s versus 25.74 s, with a 2.40 s lead.
The Cayenne GTS Coupe features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Panamera’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 Coupe is capped at 270 km/h, the Panamera at 259 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 5.79 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.21 seconds. The 1.48 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS Coupe E3.1 wins (4,35 s vs 5,83 s).
Cayenne GTS Coupe E3.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,35 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne GTS Coupe E3.1: 460 hp, ratio 4,86 kg/hp. Panamera 970.1: 304 hp, ratio 5,79 kg/hp.
Cayenne GTS Coupe E3.1: 266 km/h. Panamera 970.1: 250 km/h.