Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 wins (4,46 s vs 5,52 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 4S (PDK) 991.1 | Cayman 981 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,46 s−1,06 s | 5,52 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,51 s−1,13 s | 13,64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,55 s−2,14 s | 24,69 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 289 km/h+36 km/h | 253 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,87 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,70 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 4S (PDK) 991.1 | Cayman 981 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,21 s | 1,38 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,01 s | 2,30 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,36 s | 4,02 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,46 s | 5,52 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,76 s | 7,16 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,27 s | 12,01 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,49 s | 19,90 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,51 s | 13,64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,55 s | 24,69 s |
| Top speed | 289 km/h | 253 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 390 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 510 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 279 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 289 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 310 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) hits 100 km/h in 4.46 s versus 5.52 s for the Cayman. At this point, the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) leads by 1.06 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) is doing 150 km/h against 136 km/h for the Cayman. The gap is 0.72 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) crosses the line in 12.50 s versus 13.64 s. The 1.13 s gap represents roughly 53 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 209 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) finishes in 22.54 s versus 24.68 s, with a 2.14 s lead.
Electronically capped at 295 km/h, the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 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 4.70 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.30 seconds. The 1.06 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 wins (4,46 s vs 5,52 s).
911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,46 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1: 390 hp, ratio 3,87 kg/hp. Cayman 981: 279 hp, ratio 4,70 kg/hp.
911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1: 289 km/h. Cayman 981: 253 km/h.