Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Turbo S 958.2 and Panamera Turbo 970.1 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.
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 Turbo 970.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,96 s | 3,92 s+0,04 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,12 s | 12,02 s+0,10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,14 s | 21,90 s+0,24 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 283 km/h | 293 km/h−10 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,92 kg/hp | 3,58 kg/hpbetter ratio |
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 Turbo 970.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,04 s | 1,06 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,73 s | 1,77 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,97 s | 2,85 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,96 s | 3,92 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,30 s | 5,13 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,67 s | 8,49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,88 s | 13,48 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,12 s | 12,02 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,14 s | 21,90 s |
| Top speed | 283 km/h | 293 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 | 550 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 770 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 970 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Panamera Turbo hits 100 km/h in 3.92 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 Turbo is doing 153 km/h against 152 km/h for the Cayenne Turbo S. The gap is 0.06 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera Turbo crosses the line in 12.01 s versus 12.11 s. The 0.10 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Panamera Turbo continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 213 km/h versus 211 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Panamera Turbo finishes in 21.90 s versus 22.13 s, with a 0.23 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (283 vs 293 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 Turbo at 303 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 3.58 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 Turbo 970.1 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 Turbo 970.1: 550 hp, ratio 3,58 kg/hp.
Cayenne Turbo S 958.2: 283 km/h. Panamera Turbo 970.1: 293 km/h.