Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Turbo S wins (3,96 s vs 6,86 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 | iX3 G08 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.96 s | 6.86 s | 2.90 s · Cayenne Turbo S |
| 400 m standing start | 12.12 s | 15.08 s | 2.96 s · Cayenne Turbo S |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.14 s | 27.54 s | 5.40 s · Cayenne Turbo S |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 283 km/h | 180 km/h | 103 km/h · Cayenne Turbo S |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.92 kg/hp | 7.64 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 | iX3 G08 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.04 s | 1.89 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.73 s | 3.16 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.97 s | 5.13 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.96 s | 6.86 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.30 s | 9.11 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.67 s | 16.42 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.88 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 12.12 s | 15.08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.14 s | 27.54 s |
| Top speed | 283 km/h | 180 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 | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 185 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-speed with fixed ratio |
Off the line, the Cayenne Turbo S hits 100 km/h in 3.96 s versus 6.86 s for the iX3. Despite lacking instant torque, 570 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Cayenne Turbo S leads by 2.90 s and sits roughly 25 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne Turbo S is doing 152 km/h against 126 km/h for the iX3. The gap is 2.07 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 15.07 s. The 2.96 s gap represents roughly 121 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 172 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne Turbo S finishes in 22.13 s versus 27.54 s, with a 5.40 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne Turbo S is capped at 283 km/h, the iX3 at 180 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 10.53 seconds. The 2.90 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Turbo S wins (3,96 s vs 6,86 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. iX3 G08: 286 hp, ratio 7,64 kg/hp.
Cayenne Turbo S: 283 km/h. iX3 G08: 180 km/h.