Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Turbo Coupe wins (3,84 s vs 4,36 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | Cayenne Turbo S | Cayenne Turbo Coupe | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.36 s | 3.84 s | 0.52 s · Cayenne Turbo Coupe |
| 400 m standing start | 12.42 s | 12.08 s | 0.34 s · Cayenne Turbo Coupe |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.42 s | 22.23 s | 0.19 s · Cayenne Turbo Coupe |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 279 km/h | 285 km/h | 6 km/h · Cayenne Turbo Coupe |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.81 kg/hp | 4.38 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne Turbo S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne Turbo S | Cayenne Turbo Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.27 s | 0.91 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.12 s | 1.52 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.37 s | 2.72 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.36 s | 3.84 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.67 s | 5.17 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.04 s | 8.95 s · tight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.24 s | 14.45 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.42 s | 12.08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.42 s | 22.23 s |
| Top speed | 279 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 | 570 hp | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 800 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 | 520 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 279 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
Off the line, the Cayenne Turbo Coupe hits 100 km/h in 3.84 s versus 4.36 s for the Cayenne Turbo S. At this point, the Cayenne Turbo Coupe leads by 0.52 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne Turbo Coupe is doing 150 km/h against 152 km/h for the Cayenne Turbo S. The gap is 0.44 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne Turbo Coupe crosses the line in 12.07 s versus 12.42 s. The 0.35 s gap represents roughly 18 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Cayenne Turbo S maxes out at 279 km/h while the Cayenne Turbo Coupe keeps accelerating towards 285 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.28 s.
At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne Turbo Coupe finishes in 22.22 s versus 22.41 s, with just 0.19 s to spare. The Cayenne Turbo S fails to fully close the launch gap.
On paper, the Cayenne Turbo S combines 570 hp, 800 Nm and 2,170 kg - a clear theoretical edge over the Cayenne Turbo Coupe. Yet the Cayenne Turbo 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 Turbo 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 S is capped at 282 km/h, the Cayenne Turbo Coupe 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 (3.81 kg/hp vs 4.38 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.36 seconds. The 0.52 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 Coupe wins (3,84 s vs 4,36 s).
Cayenne Turbo S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,36 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne Turbo S: 570 hp, ratio 3,81 kg/hp. Cayenne Turbo Coupe: 520 hp, ratio 4,38 kg/hp.
Cayenne Turbo S: 279 km/h. Cayenne Turbo Coupe: 285 km/h.