Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 991.1 and 718 Cayman are neck and neck (4,56 s vs 4,66 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 911 Carrera 991.1 | 718 Cayman | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.66 s | 4.56 s | 0.10 s · 718 Cayman |
| 400 m standing start | 12.55 s | 12.66 s | 0.11 s · 911 Carrera 991.1 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.38 s | 22.89 s | 0.51 s · 911 Carrera 991.1 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 288 km/h | 274 km/h | 14 km/h · 911 Carrera 991.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.89 kg/hp | 4.45 kg/hp | better ratio · 911 Carrera 991.1 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 911 Carrera 991.1 | 718 Cayman |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.27 s · tight gap | 1.28 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.12 s · tight gap | 2.13 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.68 s | 3.50 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.66 s | 4.56 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.74 s · tight gap | 5.89 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.13 s | 9.50 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.85 s | 15.19 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.55 s · tight gap | 12.66 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.38 s | 22.89 s |
| Top speed | 288 km/h | 274 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 | 355 hp | Aluminum engine block and cylinder heads |
| Torque | 389 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 380 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 380 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 718 Cayman hits 100 km/h in 4.56 s versus 4.66 s for the 911 Carrera. The 0.10 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 718 Cayman is doing 149 km/h against 151 km/h for the 911 Carrera. The gap is 0.02 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera crosses the line in 12.55 s versus 12.65 s. The 0.10 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 215 km/h versus 206 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera finishes in 22.38 s versus 22.89 s, with a 0.51 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (288 vs 274 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Carrera is capped at 288 km/h, the 718 Cayman at 274 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 (3.89 kg/hp vs 4.45 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.74 seconds. The 0.10 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, 911 Carrera 991.1 and 718 Cayman are neck and neck (4,56 s vs 4,66 s, no significant gap).
911 Carrera 991.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,66 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Carrera 991.1: 355 hp, ratio 3,89 kg/hp. 718 Cayman: 300 hp, ratio 4,45 kg/hp.
911 Carrera 991.1: 288 km/h. 718 Cayman: 274 km/h.