The Ferrari 296 GTS takes on the Porsche Cayenne Turbo EV in an unusual Carwow drag race that pits Italian hybrid supercar performance against the staggering acceleration of a high-performance electric SUV. With more than 1,100 horsepower, all-wheel drive and instant electric torque, the Porsche appears to have a significant advantage—but the Ferrari has a crucial weapon of its own: dramatically lower weight.
The Ferrari 296 GTS is powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 paired with a hybrid system, producing 830 hp and 740 Nm of torque. Its power reaches the rear wheels through an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, while launch control helps maximize traction from its approximately 1,640-kg chassis. The open-top Ferrari combines compact dimensions, a mid-mounted powertrain and sophisticated hybrid technology to deliver supercar-level performance.
Porsche approaches the challenge from an entirely different direction. The Cayenne Turbo EV employs two electric motors and all-wheel drive to produce an extraordinary 1,156 hp and 1,500 Nm of torque. However, that immense output comes with a considerable mass penalty, with the electric SUV weighing around 2,645 kg—roughly one tonne more than the Ferrari.
carwow tests both performance machines in a series of challenges designed to expose their contrasting strengths. The matchup includes standing quarter-mile drag races, rolling races from different speeds and braking tests, providing a broader assessment than a single launch.
The Ferrari’s rear-wheel-drive layout and lower weight are challenged by the Porsche’s instant torque and all-wheel-drive traction, while the rolling races highlight the differences between a high-revving hybrid powertrain and dual-motor electric propulsion.
On paper, the Cayenne has a huge advantage in horsepower and torque, but the Ferrari carries considerably less weight. That raises the central question of this Ferrari 296 GTS vs. Porsche Cayenne Turbo EV drag race: can 1,156 hp and all-wheel drive overcome a massive weight disadvantage?
Watch the full video below to see every race, rolling test and braking challenge—and find out which performance machine ultimately wins this extraordinary supercar-versus-EV showdown.
Source: carwow
