Over 0–100 km/h, 2020 911 Carrera 4S 992 wins (3,36 s vs 4,89 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
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Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| 2020 911 Carrera 4S 992 | Cayman S 981 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,36 s−1,54 s | 4,89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,33 s−1,57 s | 12,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,74 s−2,43 s | 23,17 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 306 km/h+28 km/h | 278 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,52 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,00 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 | 2020 911 Carrera 4S 992 | Cayman S 981 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,90 s | 1,36 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,51 s | 2,26 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,47 s | 3,70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,36 s | 4,89 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,38 s | 6,21 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,19 s | 9,92 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 11,29 s | 15,62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,33 s | 12,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,74 s | 23,17 s |
| Top speed | 306 km/h | 278 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 449 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 529 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 582 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 330 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 369 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 320 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
Off the line, the 2020 911 Carrera 4S hits 100 km/h in 3.36 s versus 4.90 s for the Cayman S. At this point, the 2020 911 Carrera 4S leads by 1.54 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 2020 911 Carrera 4S is doing 162 km/h against 147 km/h for the Cayman S. The gap is 1.20 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 2020 911 Carrera 4S crosses the line in 11.33 s versus 12.90 s. The 1.57 s gap represents roughly 77 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 2020 911 Carrera 4S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 224 km/h versus 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 2020 911 Carrera 4S finishes in 20.73 s versus 23.17 s, with a 2.44 s lead.
The 2020 911 Carrera 4S features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Cayman S’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Electronically capped at 306 km/h, the 2020 911 Carrera 4S 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 (3.52 kg/hp vs 4.00 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.04 seconds. The 1.54 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 2020 911 Carrera 4S 992 wins (3,36 s vs 4,89 s).
2020 911 Carrera 4S 992 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,36 seconds (calibrated simulation).
2020 911 Carrera 4S 992: 449 hp, ratio 3,52 kg/hp. Cayman S 981: 330 hp, ratio 4,00 kg/hp.
2020 911 Carrera 4S 992: 306 km/h. Cayman S 981: 278 km/h.