Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman wins (4,56 s vs 6,93 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 718 Cayman | Dolphin Boost 150kW | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.56 s | 6.93 s | 2.37 s · 718 Cayman |
| 400 m standing start | 12.66 s | 15.14 s | 2.48 s · 718 Cayman |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.89 s | 28.66 s | 5.77 s · 718 Cayman |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 274 km/h | 160 km/h | 114 km/h · 718 Cayman |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.45 kg/hp | 7.30 kg/hp | better ratio · 718 Cayman |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 718 Cayman | Dolphin Boost 150kW |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.28 s | 1.93 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.13 s | 3.23 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.50 s | 5.23 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.56 s | 6.93 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.89 s | 9.17 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.50 s | 16.56 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15.19 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 12.66 s | 15.14 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.89 s | 28.66 s |
| Top speed | 274 km/h | 160 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 | 300 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 380 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 490 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reduction |
Off the line, the 718 Cayman hits 100 km/h in 4.56 s versus 6.93 s for the Dolphin Boost 150kW. Despite lacking instant torque, 300 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 718 Cayman leads by 2.37 s and sits roughly 22 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Cayman is doing 149 km/h against 126 km/h for the Dolphin Boost 150kW. The gap is 1.68 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Cayman crosses the line in 12.65 s versus 15.13 s. The 2.48 s gap represents roughly 102 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Cayman continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 206 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Cayman finishes in 22.89 s versus 28.66 s, with a 5.77 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 718 Cayman is capped at 274 km/h, the Dolphin Boost 150kW at 160 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.
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 10.58 seconds. The 2.37 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman wins (4,56 s vs 6,93 s).
718 Cayman goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,56 seconds (calibrated simulation).
718 Cayman: 300 hp, ratio 4,45 kg/hp. Dolphin Boost 150kW: 204 hp, ratio 7,30 kg/hp.
718 Cayman: 274 km/h. Dolphin Boost 150kW: 160 km/h.