Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S (Tiptronic S) 958.1 wins (6,62 s vs 7,16 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 V6 958.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,62 s−0,54 s | 7,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,74 s−0,39 s | 15,13 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,61 s−1,05 s | 27,66 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+27 km/h | 223 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,83 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,56 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 V6 958.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,62 s | 1,43 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,50 s | 2,72 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,76 s | 4,83 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,62 s | 7,16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,05 s | 9,53 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,55 s | 17,38 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 25,96 s | 33,58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,74 s | 15,13 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,61 s | 27,66 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 223 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 | 304 hp | Cast iron engine block and aluminum alloy cylinder heads |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 995 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the Cayenne S (Tiptronic S) hits 100 km/h in 6.62 s versus 7.16 s for the Cayenne V6. At this point, the Cayenne S (Tiptronic S) leads by 0.54 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S (Tiptronic S) is doing 125 km/h against 122 km/h for the Cayenne V6. The gap is 0.14 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S (Tiptronic S) crosses the line in 14.74 s versus 15.12 s. The 0.39 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne S (Tiptronic S) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 177 km/h versus 169 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S (Tiptronic S) finishes in 26.61 s versus 27.65 s, with a 1.05 s lead.
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 V6 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 6.56 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.40 seconds. The 0.54 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S (Tiptronic S) 958.1 wins (6,62 s vs 7,16 s).
Cayenne S (Tiptronic S) 958.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,62 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S (Tiptronic S) 958.1: 385 hp, ratio 5,83 kg/hp. Cayenne V6 958.1: 304 hp, ratio 6,56 kg/hp.
Cayenne S (Tiptronic S) 958.1: 250 km/h. Cayenne V6 958.1: 223 km/h.