Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Turbo 958.2 wins (4,15 s vs 4,89 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 Turbo 958.2 | Cayman S 981 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,15 s−0,74 s | 4,89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,24 s−0,66 s | 12,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,17 s−1,00 s | 23,17 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 278 km/h | 278 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,20 kg/hp | 4,00 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Cayenne Turbo 958.2 | Cayman S 981 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,16 s | 1,36 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,94 s | 2,26 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,19 s | 3,70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,15 s | 4,89 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,45 s | 6,21 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,70 s | 9,92 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,73 s | 15,62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,24 s | 12,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,17 s | 23,17 s |
| Top speed | 278 km/h | 278 km/h |
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 | 330 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 369 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 320 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
Off the line, the Cayenne Turbo hits 100 km/h in 4.15 s versus 4.90 s for the Cayman S. At this point, the Cayenne Turbo leads by 0.74 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne Turbo is doing 153 km/h against 147 km/h for the Cayman S. The gap is 0.51 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne Turbo crosses the line in 12.23 s versus 12.90 s. The 0.67 s gap represents roughly 33 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne Turbo continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 212 km/h versus 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne Turbo finishes in 22.17 s versus 23.17 s, with a 1.00 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (278 vs 278 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Cayenne Turbo features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 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.
Electronically capped at 278 km/h, the Cayenne Turbo never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.20 kg/hp vs 4.00 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.04 seconds. The 0.74 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Turbo 958.2 wins (4,15 s vs 4,89 s).
Cayenne Turbo 958.2 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,15 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne Turbo 958.2: 520 hp, ratio 4,20 kg/hp. Cayman S 981: 330 hp, ratio 4,00 kg/hp.
Cayenne Turbo 958.2: 278 km/h. Cayman S 981: 278 km/h.