Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Turbo S 958.1 wins (4,36 s vs 4,75 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
4.75 s
| Measure | Cayenne Turbo S 958.1 | Macan Turbo 95B.1 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.36 s | 4.75 s | 0.40 s · Cayenne Turbo S 958.1 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.42 s | 12.99 s | 0.57 s · Cayenne Turbo S 958.1 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.42 s | 23.72 s | 1.30 s · Cayenne Turbo S 958.1 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 279 km/h | 254 km/h | 25 km/h · Cayenne Turbo S 958.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.81 kg/hp | 4.81 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne Turbo S 958.1 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne Turbo S 958.1 | Macan Turbo 95B.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.27 s | 1.24 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.12 s | 2.07 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.37 s · tight gap | 3.47 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.36 s | 4.75 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.67 s | 6.29 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.04 s | 10.64 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.24 s | 17.87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.42 s | 12.99 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.42 s | 23.72 s |
| Top speed | 279 km/h | 254 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 | 400 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 925 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayenne Turbo S hits 100 km/h in 4.36 s versus 4.76 s for the Macan Turbo. The 0.40 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne Turbo S is doing 152 km/h against 142 km/h for the Macan Turbo. The gap is 0.27 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne Turbo S crosses the line in 12.42 s versus 12.99 s. The 0.57 s gap represents roughly 28 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne Turbo S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 211 km/h versus 195 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne Turbo S finishes in 22.41 s versus 23.72 s, with a 1.30 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne Turbo S is capped at 282 km/h, the Macan Turbo at 264 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 4.81 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.18 seconds. The 0.40 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 S 958.1 wins (4,36 s vs 4,75 s).
Cayenne Turbo S 958.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,36 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne Turbo S 958.1: 570 hp, ratio 3,81 kg/hp. Macan Turbo 95B.1: 400 hp, ratio 4,81 kg/hp.
Cayenne Turbo S 958.1: 279 km/h. Macan Turbo 95B.1: 254 km/h.