Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman GT4 RS wins (3,35 s vs 4,12 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 RS | M2 G87 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,35 s−0,77 s | 4,12 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,05 s−1,03 s | 12,08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,94 s−1,87 s | 21,81 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 321 km/h+36 km/h | 285 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2,93 kg/hpbetter ratio | 3,76 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 RS | M2 G87 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,96 s | 1,17 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,60 s | 1,95 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,61 s | 3,06 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,35 s | 4,12 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,25 s | 5,26 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,58 s | 8,46 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 9,87 s | 13,14 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,05 s | 12,08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,94 s | 21,81 s |
| Top speed | 321 km/h | 285 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 500 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 464 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 460 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 730 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed M Steptronic |
Off the line, the 718 Cayman GT4 RS hits 100 km/h in 3.35 s versus 4.12 s for the M2. At this point, the 718 Cayman GT4 RS leads by 0.77 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Cayman GT4 RS is doing 170 km/h against 155 km/h for the M2. The gap is 0.68 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Cayman GT4 RS crosses the line in 11.05 s versus 12.08 s. The 1.03 s gap represents roughly 54 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Cayman GT4 RS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 237 km/h versus 215 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Cayman GT4 RS finishes in 19.94 s versus 21.80 s, with a 1.87 s lead.
Electronically capped at 285 km/h, the M2 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 (2.93 kg/hp vs 3.76 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.94 seconds. The 0.77 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 RS wins (3,35 s vs 4,12 s).
718 Cayman GT4 RS goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,35 seconds (calibrated simulation).
718 Cayman GT4 RS: 500 hp, ratio 2,93 kg/hp. M2 G87: 460 hp, ratio 3,76 kg/hp.
718 Cayman GT4 RS: 321 km/h. M2 G87: 285 km/h.