Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera (PDK) 991.1 wins (4,51 s vs 4,67 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
4.67 s
| Measure | 911 Carrera (PDK) 991.1 | Cayman S PDK | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.51 s | 4.67 s | 0.16 s · 911 Carrera (PDK) 991.1 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.55 s | 12.60 s | 0.05 s · 911 Carrera (PDK) 991.1 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.58 s | 22.56 s | 0.02 s · Cayman S PDK |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 287 km/h | 286 km/h | 1 km/h · 911 Carrera (PDK) 991.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.16 kg/hp | 4.24 kg/hp | better ratio · 911 Carrera (PDK) 991.1 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 911 Carrera (PDK) 991.1 | Cayman S PDK |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.25 s · tight gap | 1.32 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.08 s · tight gap | 2.20 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.45 s · tight gap | 3.59 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.51 s | 4.67 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.81 s · tight gap | 5.86 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.28 s | 9.21 s · tight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.48 s | 14.23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.55 s · tight gap | 12.60 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.58 s | 22.56 s · tight gap |
| Top speed | 287 km/h | 286 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 | 1 455 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 324 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera (PDK) hits 100 km/h in 4.52 s versus 4.67 s for the Cayman S PDK. At this point, the 911 Carrera (PDK) leads by 0.16 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera (PDK) is doing 151 km/h against 151 km/h for the Cayman S PDK. The gap is 0.09 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera (PDK) crosses the line in 12.54 s versus 12.60 s. The 0.05 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 286 km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 286 km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S PDK finishes in 22.56 s versus 22.57 s. The 0.02 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Electronically capped at 287 km/h, the 911 Carrera (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 (4.16 kg/hp vs 4.24 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.63 seconds. The 0.16 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera (PDK) 991.1 wins (4,51 s vs 4,67 s).
911 Carrera (PDK) 991.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,51 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Carrera (PDK) 991.1: 350 hp, ratio 4,16 kg/hp. Cayman S PDK: 324 hp, ratio 4,24 kg/hp.
911 Carrera (PDK) 991.1: 287 km/h. Cayman S PDK: 286 km/h.