Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman GTS wins (4,46 s vs 7,04 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 | 420d F32 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.46 s | 7.04 s | 2.58 s · 718 Cayman GTS |
| 400 m standing start | 12.32 s | 15.11 s | 2.79 s · 718 Cayman GTS |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.97 s | 27.78 s | 5.81 s · 718 Cayman GTS |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 290 km/h | 240 km/h | 50 km/h · 718 Cayman GTS |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.77 kg/hp | 8.45 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 | 420d F32 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.21 s | 1.37 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.02 s | 2.40 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.52 s | 4.80 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.46 s | 7.04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.50 s | 9.85 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.63 s | 18.13 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.06 s | 33.30 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.32 s | 15.11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.97 s | 27.78 s |
| Top speed | 290 km/h | 240 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 | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 605 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 718 Cayman GTS hits 100 km/h in 4.47 s versus 7.04 s for the 420d. At this point, the 718 Cayman GTS leads by 2.58 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Cayman GTS is doing 155 km/h against 119 km/h for the 420d. The gap is 1.53 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 15.10 s. The 2.79 s gap represents roughly 109 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 166 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Cayman GTS finishes in 21.96 s versus 27.77 s, with a 5.81 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 718 Cayman GTS is capped at 290 km/h, the 420d at 240 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 8.45 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.60 seconds. The 2.58 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 7,04 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. 420d F32: 190 hp, ratio 8,45 kg/hp.
718 Cayman GTS: 290 km/h. 420d F32: 240 km/h.