Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman GT4 wins (4,24 s vs 8,68 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 718 Cayman GT4 | 218d Gran Coupe F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.24 s | 8.68 s | 4.44 s · 718 Cayman GT4 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.02 s | 16.40 s | 4.38 s · 718 Cayman GT4 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.46 s | 29.93 s | 8.47 s · 718 Cayman GT4 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 303 km/h | 222 km/h | 81 km/h · 718 Cayman GT4 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.45 kg/hp | 9.50 kg/hp | better ratio · 718 Cayman GT4 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 718 Cayman GT4 | 218d Gran Coupe F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.10 s | 1.93 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.84 s | 3.23 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.26 s | 6.00 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.24 s | 8.68 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.23 s | 12.20 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.26 s | 22.94 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12.40 s | 46.33 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.02 s | 16.40 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.46 s | 29.93 s |
| Top speed | 303 km/h | 222 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 | 420 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 451 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 425 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission) |
Off the line, the 718 Cayman GT4 hits 100 km/h in 4.24 s versus 8.68 s for the 218d Gran Coupe. At this point, the 718 Cayman GT4 leads by 4.44 s and sits roughly 26 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Cayman GT4 is doing 156 km/h against 112 km/h for the 218d Gran Coupe. The gap is 2.70 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Cayman GT4 crosses the line in 12.02 s versus 16.40 s. The 4.38 s gap represents roughly 157 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Cayman GT4 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 224 km/h versus 155 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Cayman GT4 finishes in 21.46 s versus 29.93 s, with a 8.47 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 718 Cayman GT4 is capped at 303 km/h, the 218d Gran Coupe at 222 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 (3.45 kg/hp vs 9.50 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.34 seconds. The 4.44 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman GT4 wins (4,24 s vs 8,68 s).
718 Cayman GT4 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,24 seconds (calibrated simulation).
718 Cayman GT4: 420 hp, ratio 3,45 kg/hp. 218d Gran Coupe F44: 150 hp, ratio 9,50 kg/hp.
718 Cayman GT4: 303 km/h. 218d Gran Coupe F44: 222 km/h.