Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Coupe E3.1 gagne (5,77 s vs 6,62 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 (Tiptronic S) 958.1 | Cayenne Coupe E3.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,62 s | 5,77 s+0,85 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,74 s | 14,00 s+0,74 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,61 s | 25,67 s+0,94 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+7 km/h | 243 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,83 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,22 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 (Tiptronic S) 958.1 | Cayenne Coupe E3.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,62 s | 1,31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,50 s | 2,21 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,76 s | 4,08 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,62 s | 5,77 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,05 s | 7,84 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,55 s | 13,59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 25,96 s | 24,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,74 s | 14,00 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,61 s | 25,67 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 243 km/h |
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 | 340 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 115 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
Off the line, the Cayenne Coupe hits 100 km/h in 5.77 s versus 6.62 s for the Cayenne S (Tiptronic S). At this point, the Cayenne Coupe leads by 0.85 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne Coupe is doing 131 km/h against 125 km/h for the Cayenne S (Tiptronic S). The gap is 0.57 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne Coupe crosses the line in 13.99 s versus 14.74 s. The 0.74 s gap represents roughly 32 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 181 km/h versus 177 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne Coupe finishes in 25.67 s versus 26.61 s, with a 0.94 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 243 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne S (Tiptronic S) is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the Cayenne Coupe at 243 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 6.22 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs auto).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.27 seconds. The 0.85 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Coupe E3.1 gagne (5,77 s vs 6,62 s).
Cayenne S (Tiptronic S) 958.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,62 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Cayenne S (Tiptronic S) 958.1 : 385 hp, ratio 5,83 kg/hp. Cayenne Coupe E3.1 : 340 hp, ratio 6,22 kg/hp.
Cayenne S (Tiptronic S) 958.1 : 250 km/h. Cayenne Coupe E3.1 : 243 km/h.