Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S Hybrid wins (6,25 s vs 6,71 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | Cayenne S Hybrid | Explorer EcoBoost 300 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.25 s | 6.71 s | 0.46 s · Cayenne S Hybrid |
| 400 m standing start | 14.45 s | 14.93 s | 0.48 s · Cayenne S Hybrid |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.79 s | 27.10 s | 0.31 s · Cayenne S Hybrid |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 229 km/h | 220 km/h | 9 km/h · Cayenne S Hybrid |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.82 kg/hp | 6.70 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne S Hybrid |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne S Hybrid | Explorer EcoBoost 300 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.25 s | 1.82 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.14 s | 3.04 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.22 s | 4.96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.25 s | 6.71 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.55 s | 8.99 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.89 s | 15.83 s · tight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 31.39 s | 30.71 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.45 s | 14.93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.79 s | 27.10 s |
| Top speed | 229 km/h | 220 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 | 385 hp | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 579 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 240 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 043 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 10-speed torque-converter automatic |
Off the line, the Cayenne S Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 6.25 s versus 6.71 s for the Explorer EcoBoost 300. At this point, the Cayenne S Hybrid leads by 0.46 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S Hybrid is doing 125 km/h against 127 km/h for the Explorer EcoBoost 300. The gap is 0.56 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S Hybrid crosses the line in 14.44 s versus 14.92 s. The 0.48 s gap represents roughly 21 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Explorer EcoBoost 300 maxes out at 220 km/h while the Cayenne S Hybrid keeps accelerating towards 229 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.42 s.
At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S Hybrid finishes in 26.79 s versus 27.09 s, with just 0.30 s to spare. The Explorer EcoBoost 300 fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne S Hybrid is capped at 242 km/h, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 at 220 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 (5.82 kg/hp vs 6.70 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.35 seconds. The 0.46 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S Hybrid wins (6,25 s vs 6,71 s).
Cayenne S Hybrid goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,25 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S Hybrid: 385 hp, ratio 5,82 kg/hp. Explorer EcoBoost 300: 305 hp, ratio 6,70 kg/hp.
Cayenne S Hybrid: 229 km/h. Explorer EcoBoost 300: 220 km/h.