Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman GT4 RS wins (3,35 s vs 5,73 s).
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.
| 718 Cayman GT4 RS | 430i G22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,35 s−2,38 s | 5,73 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,05 s−2,93 s | 13,98 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,94 s−5,41 s | 25,35 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 321 km/h+71 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2,93 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,99 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 | 718 Cayman GT4 RS | 430i G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,96 s | 1,42 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,60 s | 2,36 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,61 s | 4,12 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,35 s | 5,73 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,25 s | 7,73 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,58 s | 13,25 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 9,87 s | 22,00 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,05 s | 13,98 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,94 s | 25,35 s |
| Top speed limited | 321 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 500 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 464 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 258 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 545 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 718 Cayman GT4 RS hits 100 km/h in 3.35 s versus 5.73 s for the 430i. At this point, the 718 Cayman GT4 RS leads by 2.38 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Cayman GT4 RS is doing 170 km/h against 132 km/h for the 430i. The gap is 1.84 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Cayman GT4 RS crosses the line in 11.05 s versus 13.97 s. The 2.92 s gap represents roughly 126 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Cayman GT4 RS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 237 km/h versus 185 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Cayman GT4 RS finishes in 19.94 s versus 25.35 s, with a 5.41 s lead.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 430i 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 (2.93 kg/hp vs 5.99 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.91 seconds. The 2.38 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman GT4 RS wins (3,35 s vs 5,73 s).
718 Cayman GT4 RS goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,35 seconds (calibrated simulation).
718 Cayman GT4 RS: 500 hp, ratio 2,93 kg/hp. 430i G22: 258 hp, ratio 5,99 kg/hp.
718 Cayman GT4 RS: 321 km/h. 430i G22: 250 km/h.