Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S Coupe E3.1 wins (4,76 s vs 5,16 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 Coupe E3.1 | EV6 AWD Long Range | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,76 s−0,40 s | 5,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,94 s−0,67 s | 13,61 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,59 s−1,96 s | 25,55 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h+77 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,10 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,72 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 Coupe E3.1 | EV6 AWD Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,20 s | 1,33 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,00 s | 2,23 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,42 s | 3,75 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,76 s | 5,16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,26 s | 6,98 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,55 s | 12,89 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,30 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 12,94 s | 13,61 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,59 s | 25,55 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 185 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 | 325 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 605 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 185 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Cayenne S Coupe hits 100 km/h in 4.76 s versus 5.16 s for the EV6 AWD Long Range. Despite lacking instant torque, 420 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Cayenne S Coupe leads by 0.40 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S Coupe is doing 143 km/h against 135 km/h for the EV6 AWD Long Range. The gap is 0.35 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S Coupe crosses the line in 12.94 s versus 13.61 s. The 0.67 s gap represents roughly 30 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 198 km/h versus 183 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S Coupe finishes in 23.58 s versus 25.54 s, with a 1.96 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne S Coupe is capped at 262 km/h, the EV6 AWD Long Range at 185 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 8.14 seconds. The 0.40 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 (4,76 s vs 5,16 s).
Cayenne S Coupe E3.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,76 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S Coupe E3.1: 420 hp, ratio 5,10 kg/hp. EV6 AWD Long Range: 325 hp, ratio 6,72 kg/hp.
Cayenne S Coupe E3.1: 262 km/h. EV6 AWD Long Range: 185 km/h.