Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S 958.1 wins (5,73 s vs 6,82 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 S 958.1 | G6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,73 s−1,09 s | 6,82 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,92 s−1,04 s | 14,96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,21 s−1,61 s | 26,82 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 255 km/h+55 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,92 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,99 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 S 958.1 | G6 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,41 s | 1,81 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,31 s | 3,01 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,14 s | 5,00 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,73 s | 6,82 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,71 s | 9,13 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,97 s | 15,54 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21,63 s | 25,78 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,92 s | 14,96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,21 s | 26,82 s |
| Top speed | 255 km/h | 200 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| 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 | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 292 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 440 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 040 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Cayenne S hits 100 km/h in 5.73 s versus 6.82 s for the G6. Despite lacking instant torque, 420 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Cayenne S leads by 1.09 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S is doing 133 km/h against 126 km/h for the G6. The gap is 0.76 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S crosses the line in 13.92 s versus 14.96 s. The 1.04 s gap represents roughly 44 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 186 km/h versus 177 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S finishes in 25.21 s versus 26.81 s, with a 1.60 s lead.
The Cayenne S features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the G6’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 S is capped at 258 km/h, the G6 at 200 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.49 seconds. The 1.09 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 S 958.1 wins (5,73 s vs 6,82 s).
Cayenne S 958.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,73 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S 958.1: 420 hp, ratio 4,92 kg/hp. G6: 292 hp, ratio 6,99 kg/hp.
Cayenne S 958.1: 255 km/h. G6: 200 km/h.