Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman S wins (4,17 s vs 4,89 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 S | Cayman S 981 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,17 s−0,73 s | 4,89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,12 s−0,78 s | 12,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,90 s−1,27 s | 23,17 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 285 km/h+7 km/h | 278 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,87 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,00 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 S | Cayman S 981 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,18 s | 1,36 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,97 s | 2,26 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,21 s | 3,70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,17 s | 4,89 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,30 s | 6,21 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,39 s | 9,92 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,07 s | 15,62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,12 s | 12,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,90 s | 23,17 s |
| Top speed | 285 km/h | 278 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 350 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 330 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 369 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 320 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
Off the line, the 718 Cayman S hits 100 km/h in 4.17 s versus 4.90 s for the Cayman S. At this point, the 718 Cayman S leads by 0.73 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Cayman S is doing 156 km/h against 147 km/h for the Cayman S. The gap is 0.55 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Cayman S crosses the line in 12.12 s versus 12.90 s. The 0.78 s gap represents roughly 39 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Cayman S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 215 km/h versus 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Cayman S finishes in 21.89 s versus 23.17 s, with a 1.28 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (285 vs 278 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 285 km/h, the 718 Cayman S 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 (3.87 kg/hp vs 4.00 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.04 seconds. The 0.73 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 S wins (4,17 s vs 4,89 s).
718 Cayman S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,17 seconds (calibrated simulation).
718 Cayman S: 350 hp, ratio 3,87 kg/hp. Cayman S 981: 330 hp, ratio 4,00 kg/hp.
718 Cayman S: 285 km/h. Cayman S 981: 278 km/h.