Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Turbo S wins (3,96 s vs 4,42 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayenne Turbo S | SQ5 Sportback | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.96 s | 4.42 s | 0.46 s · Cayenne Turbo S |
| 400 m standing start | 12.12 s | 12.76 s | 0.64 s · Cayenne Turbo S |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.14 s | 23.50 s | 1.36 s · Cayenne Turbo S |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 283 km/h | 250 km/h | 33 km/h · Cayenne Turbo S |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.92 kg/hp | 5.56 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 | SQ5 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.04 s · tight gap | 1.06 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.73 s · tight gap | 1.78 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.97 s | 3.15 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.96 s | 4.42 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.30 s | 6.02 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.67 s | 10.50 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.88 s | 17.55 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.12 s | 12.76 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.14 s | 23.50 s |
| Top speed limited | 283 km/h | 250 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 | V8 |
| Torque | 800 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 235 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 367 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 040 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Cayenne Turbo S hits 100 km/h in 3.96 s versus 4.42 s for the SQ5 Sportback. At this point, the Cayenne Turbo S leads by 0.46 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne Turbo S is doing 152 km/h against 142 km/h for the SQ5 Sportback. The gap is 0.33 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne Turbo S crosses the line in 12.11 s versus 12.76 s. The 0.64 s gap represents roughly 31 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne Turbo S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 211 km/h versus 196 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne Turbo S finishes in 22.13 s versus 23.50 s, with a 1.37 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne Turbo S is capped at 283 km/h, the SQ5 Sportback 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 (3.92 kg/hp vs 5.56 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.96 seconds. The 0.46 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 wins (3,96 s vs 4,42 s).
Cayenne Turbo S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,96 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne Turbo S: 570 hp, ratio 3,92 kg/hp. SQ5 Sportback: 367 hp, ratio 5,56 kg/hp.
Cayenne Turbo S: 283 km/h. SQ5 Sportback: 250 km/h.