Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S wins (4,63 s vs 5,56 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayenne S | Cayenne GTS | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.63 s | 5.56 s | 0.93 s · Cayenne S |
| 400 m standing start | 12.79 s | 13.70 s | 0.91 s · Cayenne S |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.26 s | 24.71 s | 1.45 s · Cayenne S |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 264 km/h | 261 km/h | 3 km/h · Cayenne S |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.59 kg/hp | 4.96 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne S | Cayenne GTS |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.22 s | 1.48 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.04 s | 2.46 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.38 s | 4.03 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.63 s | 5.56 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.04 s | 7.24 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.10 s | 12.09 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16.21 s | 19.82 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.79 s | 13.70 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.26 s | 24.71 s |
| Top speed | 264 km/h | 261 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 | 440 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 020 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 420 hp | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 085 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Cayenne S hits 100 km/h in 4.64 s versus 5.56 s for the Cayenne GTS. At this point, the Cayenne S leads by 0.93 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S is doing 145 km/h against 137 km/h for the Cayenne GTS. The gap is 0.66 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S crosses the line in 12.79 s versus 13.70 s. The 0.91 s gap represents roughly 43 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 202 km/h versus 191 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S finishes in 23.26 s versus 24.70 s, with a 1.44 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (264 vs 261 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne S is capped at 264 km/h, the Cayenne GTS at 261 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 (4.59 kg/hp vs 4.96 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.33 seconds. The 0.93 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 S wins (4,63 s vs 5,56 s).
Cayenne S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,63 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S: 440 hp, ratio 4,59 kg/hp. Cayenne GTS: 420 hp, ratio 4,96 kg/hp.
Cayenne S: 264 km/h. Cayenne GTS: 261 km/h.