Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 wins (4,77 s vs 5,40 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
5.40 s
| Measure | 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 | Cayman Manual | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.77 s | 5.40 s | 0.63 s · 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.81 s | 13.55 s | 0.74 s · 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.89 s | 24.44 s | 1.55 s · 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 289 km/h | 267 km/h | 22 km/h · 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.13 kg/hp | 4.94 kg/hp | better ratio · 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 | Cayman Manual |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.29 s · tight gap | 1.32 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.15 s · tight gap | 2.20 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.75 s | 4.08 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.77 s | 5.40 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.30 s | 7.26 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.65 s | 11.69 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.89 s | 18.88 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.81 s | 13.55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.89 s | 24.44 s |
| Top speed | 289 km/h | 267 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 | 350 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 390 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 445 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 269 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 330 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera (Manual) hits 100 km/h in 4.77 s versus 5.40 s for the Cayman Manual. At this point, the 911 Carrera (Manual) leads by 0.63 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera (Manual) is doing 148 km/h against 136 km/h for the Cayman Manual. The gap is 0.40 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera (Manual) crosses the line in 12.81 s versus 13.55 s. The 0.74 s gap represents roughly 35 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera (Manual) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 209 km/h versus 193 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera (Manual) finishes in 22.88 s versus 24.44 s, with a 1.56 s lead.
Electronically capped at 289 km/h, the 911 Carrera (Manual) 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 (4.13 kg/hp vs 4.94 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.30 seconds. The 0.63 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 wins (4,77 s vs 5,40 s).
911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,77 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1: 350 hp, ratio 4,13 kg/hp. Cayman Manual: 269 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp.
911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1: 289 km/h. Cayman Manual: 267 km/h.