Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 wins (4,77 s vs 5,58 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 | Cayman (PDK) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.77 s | 5.58 s | 0.81 s · 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.81 s | 13.65 s | 0.84 s · 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.89 s | 24.51 s | 1.62 s · 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 289 km/h | 261 km/h | 28 km/h · 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.13 kg/hp | 5.06 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 (PDK) |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.29 s | 1.48 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.15 s | 2.46 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.75 s | 4.13 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.77 s | 5.58 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.30 s | 7.14 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.65 s | 11.74 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.89 s | 18.95 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.81 s | 13.65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.89 s | 24.51 s |
| Top speed | 289 km/h | 261 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 | 1 360 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera (Manual) hits 100 km/h in 4.77 s versus 5.58 s for the Cayman (PDK). At this point, the 911 Carrera (Manual) leads by 0.81 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera (Manual) is doing 148 km/h against 137 km/h for the Cayman (PDK). The gap is 0.52 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 13.65 s. The 0.84 s gap represents roughly 40 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 194 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera (Manual) finishes in 22.88 s versus 24.50 s, with a 1.62 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 5.06 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.22 seconds. The 0.81 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 5,58 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 (PDK): 269 hp, ratio 5,06 kg/hp.
911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1: 289 km/h. Cayman (PDK): 261 km/h.