Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Turbo S 958.2 wins (3,96 s vs 5,16 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| Cayenne Turbo S 958.2 | Panamera S 970.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,96 s−1,20 s | 5,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,12 s−1,20 s | 13,32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,14 s−1,84 s | 23,98 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 283 km/h+6 km/h | 277 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,92 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,43 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Cayenne Turbo S 958.2 | Panamera S 970.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,04 s | 1,44 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,73 s | 2,38 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,97 s | 3,86 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,96 s | 5,16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,30 s | 6,68 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,67 s | 11,02 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,88 s | 17,87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,12 s | 13,32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,14 s | 23,98 s |
| Top speed | 283 km/h | 277 km/h |
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 | 406 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 800 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayenne Turbo S hits 100 km/h in 3.96 s versus 5.16 s for the Panamera S. At this point, the Cayenne Turbo S leads by 1.20 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne Turbo S is doing 152 km/h against 140 km/h for the Panamera S. The gap is 0.90 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 13.31 s. The 1.20 s gap represents roughly 58 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 197 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne Turbo S finishes in 22.13 s versus 23.98 s, with a 1.85 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (283 vs 277 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Cayenne Turbo S features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Panamera S’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Cayenne Turbo S and the Panamera S are governed to 283 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.92 kg/hp vs 4.43 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.71 seconds. The 1.20 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 wins (3,96 s vs 5,16 s).
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 S 970.1: 406 hp, ratio 4,43 kg/hp.
Cayenne Turbo S 958.2: 283 km/h. Panamera S 970.1: 277 km/h.