Sur 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman GTS gagne (4,46 s vs 4,54 s).
Performance comparison
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 GTS | Z4 M40i G29 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,46 s−0,08 s | 4,54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,32 s−0,40 s | 12,72 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,97 s−1,03 s | 23,00 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 290 km/h+40 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,77 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,57 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 GTS | Z4 M40i G29 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,21 s | 1,26 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,02 s | 2,11 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,52 s | 3,41 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,46 s | 4,54 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,50 s | 5,97 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,63 s | 9,81 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,06 s | 15,62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,32 s | 12,72 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,97 s | 23,00 s |
| Top speed limited | 290 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 | 365 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 555 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Z4 M40i | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 718 Cayman GTS hits 100 km/h in 4.47 s versus 4.55 s for the Bmw Z4 M40i. The 0.08 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 718 Cayman GTS is doing 155 km/h against 147 km/h for the Bmw Z4 M40i. The gap is 0.16 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Cayman GTS crosses the line in 12.32 s versus 12.71 s. The 0.40 s gap represents roughly 20 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Cayman GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 217 km/h versus 204 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Cayman GTS finishes in 21.96 s versus 23.00 s, with a 1.04 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 718 Cayman GTS is capped at 290 km/h, the Bmw Z4 M40i 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 (3.77 kg/hp vs 4.57 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.79 seconds. The 0.08 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman GTS gagne (4,46 s vs 4,54 s).
718 Cayman GTS passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,46 secondes (simulation calibrée).
718 Cayman GTS : 365 hp, ratio 3,77 kg/hp. Z4 M40i G29 : 340 hp, ratio 4,57 kg/hp.
718 Cayman GTS : 290 km/h. Z4 M40i G29 : 250 km/h.