Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman (Manual) 987 wins (5,65 s vs 11,36 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.
| Cayman (Manual) 987 | 216d Gran Tourer F22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,65 s−5,71 s | 11,36 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,79 s−4,27 s | 18,06 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,69 s−8,24 s | 32,93 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 267 km/h+75 km/h | 192 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,94 kg/hpbetter ratio | 12,76 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 | Cayman (Manual) 987 | 216d Gran Tourer F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,41 s | 2,34 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,35 s | 4,04 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,33 s | 7,84 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,65 s | 11,36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,58 s | 16,16 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,00 s | 33,00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,16 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 13,79 s | 18,06 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,69 s | 32,93 s |
| Top speed | 267 km/h | 192 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 269 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 330 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (7-speed Steptronic with double clutch) |
Off the line, the Cayman (Manual) hits 100 km/h in 5.65 s versus 11.36 s for the Bmw 216d Gran Tourer. At this point, the Cayman (Manual) leads by 5.71 s and sits roughly 31 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman (Manual) is doing 135 km/h against 102 km/h for the Bmw 216d Gran Tourer. The gap is 2.67 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman (Manual) crosses the line in 13.79 s versus 18.06 s. The 4.27 s gap represents roughly 141 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman (Manual) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 193 km/h versus 141 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman (Manual) finishes in 24.69 s versus 32.93 s, with a 8.24 s lead.
Electronically capped at 192 km/h, the Bmw 216d Gran Tourer never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.94 kg/hp vs 12.76 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 19.19 seconds. The 5.71 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman (Manual) 987 wins (5,65 s vs 11,36 s).
Cayman (Manual) 987 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,65 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayman (Manual) 987: 269 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp. 216d Gran Tourer F22: 116 hp, ratio 12,76 kg/hp.
Cayman (Manual) 987: 267 km/h. 216d Gran Tourer F22: 192 km/h.