Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman GTS wins (4,46 s vs 8,68 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 GTS | 218d Gran Coupe F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.46 s | 8.68 s | 4.21 s · 718 Cayman GTS |
| 400 m standing start | 12.32 s | 16.40 s | 4.08 s · 718 Cayman GTS |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.97 s | 29.93 s | 7.96 s · 718 Cayman GTS |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 290 km/h | 222 km/h | 68 km/h · 718 Cayman GTS |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.77 kg/hp | 9.50 kg/hp | better ratio · 718 Cayman GTS |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 718 Cayman GTS | 218d Gran Coupe F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.21 s | 1.93 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.02 s | 3.23 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.52 s | 6.00 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.46 s | 8.68 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.50 s | 12.20 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.63 s | 22.94 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.06 s | 46.33 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.32 s | 16.40 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.97 s | 29.93 s |
| Top speed | 290 km/h | 222 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 | 365 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 425 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission) |
Off the line, the 718 Cayman GTS hits 100 km/h in 4.47 s versus 8.68 s for the 218d Gran Coupe. At this point, the 718 Cayman GTS leads by 4.22 s and sits roughly 23 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Cayman GTS is doing 155 km/h against 112 km/h for the 218d Gran Coupe. The gap is 2.47 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Cayman GTS crosses the line in 12.32 s versus 16.40 s. The 4.08 s gap represents roughly 147 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Cayman GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 217 km/h versus 155 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Cayman GTS finishes in 21.96 s versus 29.93 s, with a 7.97 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 718 Cayman GTS is capped at 290 km/h, the 218d Gran Coupe at 222 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 (3.77 kg/hp vs 9.50 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.34 seconds. The 4.22 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman GTS wins (4,46 s vs 8,68 s).
718 Cayman GTS goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,46 seconds (calibrated simulation).
718 Cayman GTS: 365 hp, ratio 3,77 kg/hp. 218d Gran Coupe F44: 150 hp, ratio 9,50 kg/hp.
718 Cayman GTS: 290 km/h. 218d Gran Coupe F44: 222 km/h.