Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 4S 991.1 and 718 Cayman GTS are neck and neck (4,44 s vs 4,46 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 4S 991.1 | 718 Cayman GTS | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.44 s | 4.46 s | 0.02 s · 911 Carrera 4S 991.1 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.33 s | 12.32 s | 0.01 s · 718 Cayman GTS |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.02 s | 21.97 s | 0.05 s · 718 Cayman GTS |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 298 km/h | 290 km/h | 8 km/h · 911 Carrera 4S 991.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.56 kg/hp | 3.77 kg/hp | better ratio · 911 Carrera 4S 991.1 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 911 Carrera 4S 991.1 | 718 Cayman GTS |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.20 s · tight gap | 1.21 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.00 s · tight gap | 2.02 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.50 s · tight gap | 3.52 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.44 s · tight gap | 4.46 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.49 s · tight gap | 5.50 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.74 s | 8.63 s · tight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.23 s | 13.06 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.33 s | 12.32 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.02 s | 21.97 s · tight gap |
| Top speed | 298 km/h | 290 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 | 406 hp | Aluminum engine block and cylinder heads |
| Torque | 441 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 445 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 365 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera 4S hits 100 km/h in 4.44 s versus 4.47 s for the 718 Cayman GTS. The 0.02 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S is doing 153 km/h against 155 km/h for the 718 Cayman GTS. The gap is 0.00 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Cayman GTS crosses the line in 12.32 s versus 12.33 s. The 0.01 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the 718 Cayman GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 217 km/h versus 217 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Cayman GTS finishes in 21.96 s versus 22.01 s, with a 0.05 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (298 vs 290 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The 911 Carrera 4S features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 718 Cayman GTS’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Carrera 4S is capped at 298 km/h, the 718 Cayman GTS at 290 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 (3.56 kg/hp vs 3.77 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.45 seconds. The 0.02 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 4S 991.1 and 718 Cayman GTS are neck and neck (4,44 s vs 4,46 s, no significant gap).
911 Carrera 4S 991.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,44 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Carrera 4S 991.1: 406 hp, ratio 3,56 kg/hp. 718 Cayman GTS: 365 hp, ratio 3,77 kg/hp.
911 Carrera 4S 991.1: 298 km/h. 718 Cayman GTS: 290 km/h.