Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S Coupe E3.1 wins (4,61 s vs 5,65 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 Coupe E3.1 | Cayman (Manual) 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,61 s−1,04 s | 5,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,80 s−0,99 s | 13,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,35 s−1,34 s | 24,69 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h | 267 km/h−5 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,10 kg/hp | 4,94 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 S Coupe E3.1 | Cayman (Manual) 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,15 s | 1,41 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,92 s | 2,35 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,29 s | 4,33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,61 s | 5,65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,08 s | 7,58 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,29 s | 12,00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16,57 s | 19,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,80 s | 13,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,35 s | 24,69 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 267 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 | V6 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 143 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 269 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 330 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the Cayenne S Coupe hits 100 km/h in 4.61 s versus 5.65 s for the Cayman (Manual). At this point, the Cayenne S Coupe leads by 1.04 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S Coupe is doing 144 km/h against 135 km/h for the Cayman (Manual). The gap is 0.78 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S Coupe crosses the line in 12.80 s versus 13.79 s. The 0.99 s gap represents roughly 46 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne S Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 200 km/h versus 193 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S Coupe finishes in 23.34 s versus 24.69 s, with a 1.35 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (262 vs 267 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Cayenne S Coupe features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Cayman (Manual)’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.
Electronically capped at 262 km/h, the Cayenne S Coupe never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.10 kg/hp vs 4.94 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.61 seconds. The 1.04 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S Coupe E3.1 wins (4,61 s vs 5,65 s).
Cayenne S Coupe E3.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,61 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S Coupe E3.1: 420 hp, ratio 5,10 kg/hp. Cayman (Manual) 987: 269 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp.
Cayenne S Coupe E3.1: 262 km/h. Cayman (Manual) 987: 267 km/h.