Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Turbo E3.1 wins (3,87 s vs 4,03 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 E3.1 | SQ8 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,87 s−0,16 s | 4,03 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,06 s−0,06 s | 12,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,15 s | 21,98 s+0,17 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 285 km/h+35 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,95 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,42 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 Turbo E3.1 | SQ8 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,98 s | 1,13 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,64 s | 1,89 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,80 s | 3,06 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,87 s | 4,03 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,14 s | 5,25 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,78 s | 8,55 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,13 s | 13,50 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,06 s | 12,12 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,15 s | 21,98 s |
| Top speed limited | 285 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 550 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 770 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 175 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 507 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 770 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 240 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the Cayenne Turbo hits 100 km/h in 3.87 s versus 4.03 s for the SQ8 SUV. At this point, the Cayenne Turbo leads by 0.16 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne Turbo is doing 151 km/h against 154 km/h for the SQ8 SUV. The gap is 0.13 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne Turbo crosses the line in 12.06 s versus 12.11 s. The 0.05 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The SQ8 SUV maxes out at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h while the Cayenne Turbo keeps accelerating towards 285 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.02 s.
Around 554 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the SQ8 SUV overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 35 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the SQ8 SUV finishes in 21.98 s versus 22.14 s. The 0.17 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne Turbo is capped at 285 km/h, the SQ8 SUV at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 (3.95 kg/hp vs 4.42 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.97 seconds. The 0.16 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 Turbo E3.1 wins (3,87 s vs 4,03 s).
Cayenne Turbo E3.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,87 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne Turbo E3.1: 550 hp, ratio 3,95 kg/hp. SQ8 SUV: 507 hp, ratio 4,42 kg/hp.
Cayenne Turbo E3.1: 285 km/h. SQ8 SUV: 250 km/h.