Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S wins (6,62 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.
| Measure | Cayenne S | Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.62 s | 7.55 s | 0.93 s · Cayenne S |
| 400 m standing start | 14.74 s | 15.50 s | 0.76 s · Cayenne S |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.61 s | 28.17 s | 1.56 s · Cayenne S |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 224 km/h | 26 km/h · Cayenne S |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.83 kg/hp | 6.68 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne S | Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.62 s · tight gap | 1.73 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.50 s | 2.99 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.76 s | 5.36 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.62 s | 7.55 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.05 s | 10.28 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.55 s | 18.30 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 25.96 s | 35.45 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.74 s | 15.50 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.61 s | 28.17 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 224 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 | V8 |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 245 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| 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 hits 100 km/h in 6.62 s versus 7.55 s for the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S). At this point, the Cayenne S leads by 0.93 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S is doing 125 km/h against 119 km/h for the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S). The gap is 0.48 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S crosses the line in 14.74 s versus 15.50 s. The 0.77 s gap represents roughly 31 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 177 km/h versus 166 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S finishes in 26.61 s versus 28.16 s, with a 1.56 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne S is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 (5.83 kg/hp vs 6.68 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.88 seconds. The 0.93 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S wins (6,62 s vs 7,55 s).
Cayenne S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,62 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S: 385 hp, ratio 5,83 kg/hp. Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S): 304 hp, ratio 6,68 kg/hp.
Cayenne S: 250 km/h. Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S): 224 km/h.