Over 0–100 km/h, 812 GTS wins (3,15 s vs 4,46 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 812 GTS | 718 Cayman GTS | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.15 s | 4.46 s | 1.31 s · 812 GTS |
| 400 m standing start | 10.66 s | 12.32 s | 1.66 s · 812 GTS |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19.25 s | 21.97 s | 2.72 s · 812 GTS |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 327 km/h | 290 km/h | 37 km/h · 812 GTS |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.04 kg/hp | 3.77 kg/hp | better ratio · 812 GTS |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 812 GTS | 718 Cayman GTS |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.92 s | 1.21 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.54 s | 2.02 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.47 s | 3.52 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.15 s | 4.46 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3.91 s | 5.50 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 5.94 s | 8.63 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 8.89 s | 13.06 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10.66 s | 12.32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19.25 s | 21.97 s |
| Top speed | 327 km/h | 290 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 | 799 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 718 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 630 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 365 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the 812 GTS hits 100 km/h in 3.15 s versus 4.47 s for the 718 Cayman GTS. At this point, the 812 GTS leads by 1.32 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 812 GTS is doing 178 km/h against 155 km/h for the 718 Cayman GTS. The gap is 1.16 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 812 GTS crosses the line in 10.66 s versus 12.32 s. The 1.66 s gap represents roughly 86 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 812 GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 245 km/h versus 217 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 812 GTS finishes in 19.24 s versus 21.96 s, with a 2.72 s lead.
Electronically capped at 290 km/h, the 718 Cayman GTS 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 (2.04 kg/hp vs 3.77 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.41 seconds. The 1.32 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 812 GTS wins (3,15 s vs 4,46 s).
812 GTS goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,15 seconds (calibrated simulation).
812 GTS: 799 hp, ratio 2,04 kg/hp. 718 Cayman GTS: 365 hp, ratio 3,77 kg/hp.
812 GTS: 327 km/h. 718 Cayman GTS: 290 km/h.