Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman wins (4,56 s vs 5,52 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 | Cayman | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.56 s | 5.52 s | 0.96 s · 718 Cayman |
| 400 m standing start | 12.66 s | 13.64 s | 0.98 s · 718 Cayman |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.89 s | 24.69 s | 1.80 s · 718 Cayman |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 274 km/h | 253 km/h | 21 km/h · 718 Cayman |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.45 kg/hp | 4.70 kg/hp | better ratio · 718 Cayman |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 718 Cayman | Cayman |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.28 s · tight gap | 1.38 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.13 s | 2.30 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.50 s | 4.02 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.56 s | 5.52 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.89 s | 7.16 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.50 s | 12.01 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15.19 s | 19.90 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.66 s | 13.64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.89 s | 24.69 s |
| Top speed | 274 km/h | 253 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 | 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 718 Cayman hits 100 km/h in 4.56 s versus 5.52 s for the Cayman. At this point, the 718 Cayman leads by 0.96 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Cayman is doing 149 km/h against 136 km/h for the Cayman. The gap is 0.61 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Cayman crosses the line in 12.65 s versus 13.64 s. The 0.99 s gap represents roughly 46 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 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Cayman finishes in 22.89 s versus 24.68 s, with a 1.80 s lead.
Electronically capped at 274 km/h, the 718 Cayman 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 (4.45 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 0.96 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, 718 Cayman wins (4,56 s vs 5,52 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. Cayman: 279 hp, ratio 4,70 kg/hp.
718 Cayman: 274 km/h. Cayman: 253 km/h.