Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Turbo and 718 Cayman S are neck and neck (4,15 s vs 4,17 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayenne Turbo | 718 Cayman S | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.15 s | 4.17 s | 0.01 s · Cayenne Turbo |
| 400 m standing start | 12.24 s | 12.12 s | 0.12 s · 718 Cayman S |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.17 s | 21.90 s | 0.27 s · 718 Cayman S |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 278 km/h | 285 km/h | 7 km/h · 718 Cayman S |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.20 kg/hp | 3.87 kg/hp | better ratio · 718 Cayman S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne Turbo | 718 Cayman S |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.16 s · tight gap | 1.18 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.94 s · tight gap | 1.97 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.19 s · tight gap | 3.21 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.15 s · tight gap | 4.17 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.45 s | 5.30 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.70 s | 8.39 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.73 s | 13.07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.24 s | 12.12 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.17 s | 21.90 s |
| Top speed | 278 km/h | 285 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 | V8 |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 185 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 350 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayenne Turbo hits 100 km/h in 4.15 s versus 4.17 s for the 718 Cayman S. The 0.01 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 718 Cayman S is doing 156 km/h against 153 km/h for the Cayenne Turbo. The gap is 0.04 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Cayman S crosses the line in 12.12 s versus 12.23 s. The 0.11 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Cayman S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 215 km/h versus 212 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Cayman S finishes in 21.89 s versus 22.17 s, with a 0.27 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (278 vs 285 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Cayenne Turbo features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 718 Cayman S’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne Turbo is capped at 278 km/h, the 718 Cayman S at 285 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 (4.20 kg/hp vs 3.87 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.17 seconds. The 0.01 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Turbo and 718 Cayman S are neck and neck (4,15 s vs 4,17 s, no significant gap).
Cayenne Turbo goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,15 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne Turbo: 520 hp, ratio 4,20 kg/hp. 718 Cayman S: 350 hp, ratio 3,87 kg/hp.
Cayenne Turbo: 278 km/h. 718 Cayman S: 285 km/h.