Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S Coupe E3.1 wins (4,76 s vs 7,55 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 | Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,76 s−2,79 s | 7,55 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,94 s−2,56 s | 15,50 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,59 s−4,58 s | 28,17 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h+38 km/h | 224 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,10 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,68 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 | Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,20 s | 1,73 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,00 s | 2,99 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,42 s | 5,36 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,76 s | 7,55 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,26 s | 10,28 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,55 s | 18,30 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,30 s | 35,45 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,94 s | 15,50 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,59 s | 28,17 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 224 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 | 304 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 030 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Cayenne S Coupe hits 100 km/h in 4.76 s versus 7.55 s for the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S). At this point, the Cayenne S Coupe leads by 2.79 s and sits roughly 21 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S Coupe is doing 143 km/h against 119 km/h for the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S). The gap is 1.70 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S Coupe crosses the line in 12.94 s versus 15.50 s. The 2.56 s gap represents roughly 102 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 166 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S Coupe finishes in 23.58 s versus 28.16 s, with a 4.58 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne S Coupe is capped at 262 km/h, the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) at 230 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 (5.10 kg/hp vs 6.68 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.88 seconds. The 2.79 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 Coupe E3.1 wins (4,76 s vs 7,55 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. Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1: 304 hp, ratio 6,68 kg/hp.
Cayenne S Coupe E3.1: 262 km/h. Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1: 224 km/h.