Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman 981 wins (5,52 s vs 5,63 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.
| F-TYPE P300 | Cayman 981 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,63 s | 5,52 s+0,11 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,69 s | 13,64 s+0,05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,35 s−0,34 s | 24,69 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 253 km/h−3 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,32 kg/hp | 4,70 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | F-TYPE P300 | Cayman 981 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,61 s | 1,38 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,69 s | 2,30 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,30 s | 4,02 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,63 s | 5,52 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,17 s | 7,16 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,54 s | 12,01 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,21 s | 19,90 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,69 s | 13,64 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,35 s | 24,69 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 253 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 595 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic ZF |
| 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 5.63 s for the F-TYPE P300. At this point, the Cayman leads by 0.11 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman is doing 136 km/h against 140 km/h for the F-TYPE P300. The gap is 0.19 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman crosses the line in 13.64 s versus 13.69 s. The 0.05 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the F-TYPE P300 finishes in 24.35 s versus 24.68 s. The 0.33 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the F-TYPE P300 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 (5.32 kg/hp vs 4.70 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.30 seconds. The 0.11 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman 981 wins (5,52 s vs 5,63 s).
F-TYPE P300 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,63 seconds (calibrated simulation).
F-TYPE P300: 300 hp, ratio 5,32 kg/hp. Cayman 981: 279 hp, ratio 4,70 kg/hp.
F-TYPE P300: 250 km/h. Cayman 981: 253 km/h.