Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman GTS PDK wins (3,98 s vs 4,12 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.
| M2 G87 | 718 Cayman GTS PDK | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,12 s | 3,98 s+0,14 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,08 s | 11,89 s+0,19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,81 s | 21,40 s+0,41 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 285 km/h | 290 km/h−5 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,76 kg/hpbetter ratio | 3,85 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 | M2 G87 | 718 Cayman GTS PDK |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,17 s | 1,14 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,95 s | 1,90 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,06 s | 3,10 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,12 s | 3,98 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,26 s | 5,08 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,46 s | 7,97 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,14 s | 12,20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,08 s | 11,89 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,81 s | 21,40 s |
| Top speed | 285 km/h | 290 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 460 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 730 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed M Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 365 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 405 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Porsche double-clutch transmission; Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) with mechanical rear differential lock |
Off the line, the 718 Cayman GTS PDK hits 100 km/h in 3.98 s versus 4.12 s for the M2. The 0.14 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 718 Cayman GTS PDK is doing 159 km/h against 155 km/h for the M2. The gap is 0.10 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Cayman GTS PDK crosses the line in 11.88 s versus 12.08 s. The 0.20 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Cayman GTS PDK continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 221 km/h versus 215 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Cayman GTS PDK finishes in 21.39 s versus 21.80 s, with a 0.41 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (285 vs 290 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the M2 is capped at 285 km/h, the 718 Cayman GTS PDK at 290 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 (3.76 kg/hp vs 3.85 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.94 seconds. The 0.14 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman GTS PDK wins (3,98 s vs 4,12 s).
M2 G87 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,12 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M2 G87: 460 hp, ratio 3,76 kg/hp. 718 Cayman GTS PDK: 365 hp, ratio 3,85 kg/hp.
M2 G87: 285 km/h. 718 Cayman GTS PDK: 290 km/h.