Sur 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 gagne (4,77 s vs 5,65 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 (Manual) 991.1 | Cayman (Manual) 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,77 s−0,88 s | 5,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,81 s−0,98 s | 13,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,89 s−1,80 s | 24,69 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 289 km/h+22 km/h | 267 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,13 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,94 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 (Manual) 991.1 | Cayman (Manual) 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,29 s | 1,41 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,15 s | 2,35 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,75 s | 4,33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,77 s | 5,65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,30 s | 7,58 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,65 s | 12,00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,89 s | 19,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,81 s | 13,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,89 s | 24,69 s |
| Top speed | 289 km/h | 267 km/h |
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 | — | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera (Manual) hits 100 km/h in 4.77 s versus 5.65 s for the Cayman (Manual). At this point, the 911 Carrera (Manual) leads by 0.88 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera (Manual) is doing 148 km/h against 135 km/h for the Cayman (Manual). The gap is 0.61 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 13.79 s. The 0.98 s gap represents roughly 45 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 24.69 s, with a 1.81 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 8.61 seconds. The 0.88 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 gagne (4,77 s vs 5,65 s).
911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,77 secondes (simulation calibrée).
911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 : 350 hp, ratio 4,13 kg/hp. Cayman (Manual) 987 : 269 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp.
911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 : 289 km/h. Cayman (Manual) 987 : 267 km/h.