Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 991.2 wins (4,25 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.
| 911 Carrera 991.2 | Cayman S 981 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,25 s−0,65 s | 4,89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,21 s−0,69 s | 12,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,92 s−1,25 s | 23,17 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 289 km/h+11 km/h | 278 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,81 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 | 911 Carrera 991.2 | Cayman S 981 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,23 s | 1,36 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,05 s | 2,26 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,33 s | 3,70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,25 s | 4,89 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,43 s | 6,21 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,48 s | 9,92 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,03 s | 15,62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,21 s | 12,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,92 s | 23,17 s |
| Top speed | 289 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 | 375 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 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 911 Carrera hits 100 km/h in 4.25 s versus 4.90 s for the Cayman S. At this point, the 911 Carrera leads by 0.65 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera is doing 156 km/h against 147 km/h for the Cayman S. The gap is 0.47 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera crosses the line in 12.20 s versus 12.90 s. The 0.70 s gap represents roughly 35 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 217 km/h versus 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera finishes in 21.92 s versus 23.17 s, with a 1.25 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (289 vs 278 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 295 km/h, the 911 Carrera 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 (3.81 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 0.65 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 991.2 wins (4,25 s vs 4,89 s).
911 Carrera 991.2 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,25 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Carrera 991.2: 375 hp, ratio 3,81 kg/hp. Cayman S 981: 330 hp, ratio 4,00 kg/hp.
911 Carrera 991.2: 289 km/h. Cayman S 981: 278 km/h.