Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Turbo S 958.2 and Panamera GTS 971 are neck and neck (3,92 s vs 3,96 s, no significant gap).
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 958.2 | Panamera GTS 971 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.96 s | 3.92 s | 0.04 s · Panamera GTS 971 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.12 s | 12.12 s | Same |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.14 s | 22.14 s | Same |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 283 km/h | 289 km/h | 6 km/h · Panamera GTS 971 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.92 kg/hp | 4.49 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne Turbo S 958.2 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne Turbo S 958.2 | Panamera GTS 971 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.04 s | 1.03 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.73 s | 1.70 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.97 s | 2.87 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.96 s | 3.92 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.30 s | 5.26 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.67 s · tight gap | 8.79 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.88 s | 14.07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.12 s | 12.12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.14 s | 22.14 s |
| Top speed | 283 km/h | 289 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 | 460 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 066 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Panamera GTS hits 100 km/h in 3.93 s versus 3.96 s for the Cayenne Turbo S. The 0.04 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Panamera GTS is doing 151 km/h against 152 km/h for the Cayenne Turbo S. The gap is 0.03 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne Turbo S crosses the line in 12.11 s versus 12.12 s. The 0.00 s gap represents roughly 0 m of track
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne Turbo S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 211 km/h versus 210 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne Turbo S finishes in 22.13 s versus 22.14 s, with a 0.01 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (283 vs 289 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne Turbo S is capped at 283 km/h, the Panamera GTS at 291 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 4.49 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.06 seconds. The 0.04 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Turbo S 958.2 and Panamera GTS 971 are neck and neck (3,92 s vs 3,96 s, no significant gap).
Cayenne Turbo S 958.2 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,96 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne Turbo S 958.2: 570 hp, ratio 3,92 kg/hp. Panamera GTS 971: 460 hp, ratio 4,49 kg/hp.
Cayenne Turbo S 958.2: 283 km/h. Panamera GTS 971: 289 km/h.