Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera S 991.1 and 718 Cayman GTS are neck and neck (4,44 s vs 4,46 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 911 Carrera S 991.1 | 718 Cayman GTS | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.44 s | 4.46 s | 0.03 s · 911 Carrera S 991.1 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.30 s | 12.32 s | 0.02 s · 911 Carrera S 991.1 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.94 s | 21.97 s | 0.03 s · 911 Carrera S 991.1 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 303 km/h | 290 km/h | 13 km/h · 911 Carrera S 991.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.44 kg/hp | 3.77 kg/hp | better ratio · 911 Carrera S 991.1 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 911 Carrera S 991.1 | 718 Cayman GTS |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.20 s · tight gap | 1.21 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.01 s · tight gap | 2.02 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.50 s · tight gap | 3.52 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.44 s · tight gap | 4.46 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.46 s · tight gap | 5.50 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.67 s | 8.63 s · tight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.07 s | 13.06 s · tight gap |
| 400 m standing start | 12.30 s · tight gap | 12.32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.94 s · tight gap | 21.97 s |
| Top speed | 303 km/h | 290 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 | 406 hp | Aluminum engine block and cylinder heads |
| Torque | 441 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 395 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 365 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera S hits 100 km/h in 4.44 s versus 4.47 s for the 718 Cayman GTS. The 0.03 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera S is doing 154 km/h against 155 km/h for the 718 Cayman GTS. The gap is 0.01 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera S crosses the line in 12.30 s versus 12.32 s. The 0.02 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 216 km/h versus 217 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera S finishes in 21.94 s versus 21.96 s, with a 0.03 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (303 vs 290 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Carrera S is capped at 303 km/h, the 718 Cayman GTS at 290 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.44 kg/hp vs 3.77 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.41 seconds. The 0.03 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera S 991.1 and 718 Cayman GTS are neck and neck (4,44 s vs 4,46 s, no significant gap).
911 Carrera S 991.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,44 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Carrera S 991.1: 406 hp, ratio 3,44 kg/hp. 718 Cayman GTS: 365 hp, ratio 3,77 kg/hp.
911 Carrera S 991.1: 303 km/h. 718 Cayman GTS: 290 km/h.