Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS Coupe wins (4,35 s vs 4,45 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayenne Turbo | Cayenne GTS Coupe | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.45 s | 4.35 s | 0.10 s · Cayenne GTS Coupe |
| 400 m standing start | 12.60 s | 12.64 s | 0.04 s · Cayenne Turbo |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.82 s | 23.34 s | 0.52 s · Cayenne Turbo |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 277 km/h | 266 km/h | 11 km/h · Cayenne Turbo |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.17 kg/hp | 4.86 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne Turbo |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne Turbo | Cayenne GTS Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.24 s | 0.93 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.07 s | 1.57 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.38 s | 3.00 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.45 s | 4.35 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.85 s · tight gap | 5.91 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.55 s | 10.40 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15.29 s | 17.17 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.60 s · tight gap | 12.64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.82 s | 23.34 s |
| Top speed | 277 km/h | 266 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 | 520 hp | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 170 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Tiptronic S; all-wheel drive with electronically controlled, map-based multiple-plate clutch with Auto Start Stop function |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 460 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 237 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
Off the line, the Cayenne GTS Coupe hits 100 km/h in 4.35 s versus 4.45 s for the Cayenne Turbo. At this point, the Cayenne GTS Coupe leads by 0.10 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne GTS Coupe is doing 142 km/h against 149 km/h for the Cayenne Turbo. The gap is 0.17 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne Turbo crosses the line in 12.59 s versus 12.64 s. The 0.05 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne Turbo continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 206 km/h versus 197 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne Turbo finishes in 22.81 s versus 23.34 s, with a 0.53 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (277 vs 266 km/h), preventing any comeback.
On paper, the Cayenne Turbo combines 520 hp, 750 Nm and 2,170 kg - a clear theoretical edge over the Cayenne GTS Coupe. Yet the Cayenne GTS Coupe launches quicker. At standstill, both motors deliver peak torque from 0 rpm: the decisive factor is no longer raw power, but available grip. If the Cayenne GTS Coupe has a better traction coefficient (tyres, weight distribution, traction control calibration), it puts down more force despite inferior specs - exactly what the simulation reflects, calibrated on manufacturer 0-100 km/h times.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne Turbo is capped at 278 km/h, the Cayenne GTS Coupe at 270 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 (4.17 kg/hp vs 4.86 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.90 seconds. The 0.10 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 GTS Coupe wins (4,35 s vs 4,45 s).
Cayenne Turbo goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,45 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne Turbo: 520 hp, ratio 4,17 kg/hp. Cayenne GTS Coupe: 460 hp, ratio 4,86 kg/hp.
Cayenne Turbo: 277 km/h. Cayenne GTS Coupe: 266 km/h.