Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Turbo Coupe E3.1 wins (3,84 s vs 5,05 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 Coupe E3.1 | Model Y Long Range AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,84 s−1,21 s | 5,05 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,08 s−1,19 s | 13,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,23 s−1,74 s | 23,97 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 285 km/h+68 km/h | 217 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,38 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,22 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 Coupe E3.1 | Model Y Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,91 s | 1,46 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,52 s | 2,44 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,72 s | 3,91 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,84 s | 5,05 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,17 s | 6,51 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,95 s | 10,96 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,45 s | 17,80 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,08 s | 13,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,23 s | 23,97 s |
| Top speed | 285 km/h | 217 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 | 2 279 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 384 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 533 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 003 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Cayenne Turbo Coupe hits 100 km/h in 3.84 s versus 5.05 s for the Model Y Long Range AWD. Despite lacking instant torque, 520 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Cayenne Turbo Coupe leads by 1.21 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne Turbo Coupe is doing 150 km/h against 143 km/h for the Model Y Long Range AWD. The gap is 0.98 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne Turbo Coupe crosses the line in 12.07 s versus 13.27 s. The 1.19 s gap represents roughly 57 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne Turbo Coupe 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 Coupe finishes in 22.22 s versus 23.97 s, with a 1.75 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne Turbo Coupe is capped at 285 km/h, the Model Y Long Range AWD at 217 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.41 seconds. The 1.21 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Turbo Coupe E3.1 wins (3,84 s vs 5,05 s).
Cayenne Turbo Coupe E3.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,84 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne Turbo Coupe E3.1: 520 hp, ratio 4,38 kg/hp. Model Y Long Range AWD: 384 hp, ratio 5,22 kg/hp.
Cayenne Turbo Coupe E3.1: 285 km/h. Model Y Long Range AWD: 217 km/h.