Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayenne V6 958.1 gagne (7,16 s vs 7,55 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 Platinum Edition 958.1 | Cayenne V6 958.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,55 s | 7,16 s+0,39 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,51 s | 15,13 s+0,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,19 s | 27,66 s+0,53 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 222 km/h | 223 km/h−1 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,68 kg/hp | 6,56 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Cayenne Platinum Edition 958.1 | Cayenne V6 958.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,73 s | 1,43 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,98 s | 2,72 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,36 s | 4,83 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,55 s | 7,16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,29 s | 9,53 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,36 s | 17,38 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 35,98 s | 33,58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,51 s | 15,13 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,19 s | 27,66 s |
| Top speed | 222 km/h | 223 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 304 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 030 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 304 hp | Cast iron engine block and aluminum alloy cylinder heads |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 995 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the Cayenne V6 hits 100 km/h in 7.16 s versus 7.55 s for the Cayenne Platinum Edition. At this point, the Cayenne V6 leads by 0.39 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne V6 is doing 122 km/h against 119 km/h for the Cayenne Platinum Edition. The gap is 0.34 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne V6 crosses the line in 15.12 s versus 15.50 s. The 0.38 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne V6 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 169 km/h versus 166 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne V6 finishes in 27.65 s versus 28.19 s, with a 0.54 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (222 vs 223 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Cayenne Platinum Edition and the Cayenne V6 are governed to 229 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold — an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.68 kg/hp vs 6.56 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.90 seconds. The 0.39 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayenne V6 958.1 gagne (7,16 s vs 7,55 s).
Cayenne Platinum Edition 958.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,55 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Cayenne Platinum Edition 958.1 : 304 hp, ratio 6,68 kg/hp. Cayenne V6 958.1 : 304 hp, ratio 6,56 kg/hp.
Cayenne Platinum Edition 958.1 : 222 km/h. Cayenne V6 958.1 : 223 km/h.