Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman wins (5,52 s vs 6,12 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | i5 eDrive40 Touring G60 | Cayman | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.12 s | 5.52 s | 0.60 s · Cayman |
| 400 m standing start | 14.33 s | 13.64 s | 0.69 s · Cayman |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.96 s | 24.69 s | 1.27 s · Cayman |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 193 km/h | 253 km/h | 60 km/h · Cayman |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.96 kg/hp | 4.70 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayman |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | i5 eDrive40 Touring G60 | Cayman |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.75 s | 1.38 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.92 s | 2.30 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.70 s | 4.02 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.12 s | 5.52 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.94 s | 7.16 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.56 s | 12.01 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 19.90 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.33 s | 13.64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.96 s | 24.69 s |
| Top speed | 193 km/h | 253 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 | 313 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 180 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-stage with fixed ratio |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 279 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 289 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 310 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
Off the line, the Cayman hits 100 km/h in 5.52 s versus 6.12 s for the i5 eDrive40 Touring. Despite lacking instant torque, 279 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Cayman leads by 0.60 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman is doing 136 km/h against 134 km/h for the i5 eDrive40 Touring. The gap is 0.55 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman crosses the line in 13.64 s versus 14.33 s. The 0.69 s gap represents roughly 31 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 190 km/h versus 184 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman finishes in 24.68 s versus 25.96 s, with a 1.28 s lead.
Electronically capped at 193 km/h, the i5 eDrive40 Touring 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.07 seconds. The 0.60 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman wins (5,52 s vs 6,12 s).
i5 eDrive40 Touring G60 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,12 seconds (calibrated simulation).
i5 eDrive40 Touring G60: 313 hp, ratio 6,96 kg/hp. Cayman: 279 hp, ratio 4,70 kg/hp.
i5 eDrive40 Touring G60: 193 km/h. Cayman: 253 km/h.