Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1 wins (5,81 s vs 8,05 s).
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 (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1 | Cayenne (Tiptronic S) 958.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,81 s−2,24 s | 8,05 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,00 s−1,79 s | 15,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,36 s−3,39 s | 28,75 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 253 km/h+33 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,92 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,38 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 (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1 | Cayenne (Tiptronic S) 958.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,43 s | 1,62 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,33 s | 3,01 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,19 s | 5,40 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,81 s | 8,05 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,83 s | 10,75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,20 s | 19,40 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22,11 s | 37,48 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,00 s | 15,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,36 s | 28,75 s |
| Top speed | 253 km/h | 220 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 | V8 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 065 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 294 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 170 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S) hits 100 km/h in 5.81 s versus 8.05 s for the Cayenne (Tiptronic S). At this point, the Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S) leads by 2.24 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S) is doing 133 km/h against 117 km/h for the Cayenne (Tiptronic S). The gap is 1.11 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S) crosses the line in 13.99 s versus 15.79 s. The 1.80 s gap represents roughly 70 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 185 km/h versus 163 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S) finishes in 25.35 s versus 28.75 s, with a 3.39 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S) is capped at 258 km/h, the Cayenne (Tiptronic S) at 227 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 (4.92 kg/hp vs 7.38 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.92 seconds. The 2.24 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1 wins (5,81 s vs 8,05 s).
Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,81 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1: 420 hp, ratio 4,92 kg/hp. Cayenne (Tiptronic S) 958.1: 294 hp, ratio 7,38 kg/hp.
Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1: 253 km/h. Cayenne (Tiptronic S) 958.1: 220 km/h.