Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman S wins (4,17 s vs 4,44 s).
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 S | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.44 s | 4.17 s | 0.27 s · 718 Cayman S |
| 400 m standing start | 12.30 s | 12.12 s | 0.18 s · 718 Cayman S |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.94 s | 21.90 s | 0.04 s · 718 Cayman S |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 303 km/h | 285 km/h | 18 km/h · 911 Carrera S 991.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.44 kg/hp | 3.87 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 S |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.20 s | 1.18 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.01 s | 1.97 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.50 s | 3.21 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.44 s | 4.17 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.46 s | 5.30 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.67 s | 8.39 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.07 s | 13.07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.30 s | 12.12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.94 s | 21.90 s · tight gap |
| Top speed | 303 km/h | 285 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 | 350 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 718 Cayman S hits 100 km/h in 4.17 s versus 4.44 s for the 911 Carrera S. At this point, the 718 Cayman S leads by 0.27 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Cayman S is doing 156 km/h against 154 km/h for the 911 Carrera S. The gap is 0.18 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Cayman S crosses the line in 12.12 s versus 12.30 s. The 0.18 s gap represents roughly 10 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The 718 Cayman S maxes out at 285 km/h while the 911 Carrera S keeps accelerating towards 303 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.14 s.
At 1,000 metres, the 718 Cayman S finishes in 21.89 s versus 21.94 s, with just 0.04 s to spare. The 911 Carrera S fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Carrera S is capped at 303 km/h, the 718 Cayman S at 285 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 3.87 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.41 seconds. The 0.27 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, 718 Cayman S wins (4,17 s vs 4,44 s).
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 S: 350 hp, ratio 3,87 kg/hp.
911 Carrera S 991.1: 303 km/h. 718 Cayman S: 285 km/h.