Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman GT4 wins (4,24 s vs 5,73 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.
| 718 Cayman GT4 | 430i G22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,24 s−1,50 s | 5,73 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,02 s−1,96 s | 13,98 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,46 s−3,89 s | 25,35 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 303 km/h+53 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,45 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,99 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 | 718 Cayman GT4 | 430i G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,10 s | 1,42 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,84 s | 2,36 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,26 s | 4,12 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,24 s | 5,73 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,23 s | 7,73 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,26 s | 13,25 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,40 s | 22,00 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,02 s | 13,98 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,46 s | 25,35 s |
| Top speed limited | 303 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 420 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 451 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 258 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 545 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 718 Cayman GT4 hits 100 km/h in 4.24 s versus 5.73 s for the 430i. At this point, the 718 Cayman GT4 leads by 1.50 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Cayman GT4 is doing 156 km/h against 132 km/h for the 430i. The gap is 1.16 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Cayman GT4 crosses the line in 12.02 s versus 13.97 s. The 1.96 s gap represents roughly 86 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Cayman GT4 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 224 km/h versus 185 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Cayman GT4 finishes in 21.46 s versus 25.35 s, with a 3.89 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 718 Cayman GT4 is capped at 303 km/h, the 430i at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.45 kg/hp vs 5.99 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.91 seconds. The 1.50 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 GT4 wins (4,24 s vs 5,73 s).
718 Cayman GT4 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,24 seconds (calibrated simulation).
718 Cayman GT4: 420 hp, ratio 3,45 kg/hp. 430i G22: 258 hp, ratio 5,99 kg/hp.
718 Cayman GT4: 303 km/h. 430i G22: 250 km/h.