Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera S 991.1 wins (4,44 s vs 5,52 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 S 991.1 | Cayman 981 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,44 s−1,08 s | 5,52 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,30 s−1,34 s | 13,64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,94 s−2,75 s | 24,69 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 303 km/h+50 km/h | 253 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,44 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,70 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 S 991.1 | Cayman 981 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,20 s | 1,38 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,01 s | 2,30 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,50 s | 4,02 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,44 s | 5,52 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,46 s | 7,16 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,67 s | 12,01 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,07 s | 19,90 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,30 s | 13,64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,94 s | 24,69 s |
| Top speed | 303 km/h | 253 km/h |
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 | 279 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 289 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 310 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera S hits 100 km/h in 4.44 s versus 5.52 s for the Cayman. At this point, the 911 Carrera S leads by 1.08 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera S is doing 154 km/h against 136 km/h for the Cayman. The gap is 0.77 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera S crosses the line in 12.30 s versus 13.64 s. The 1.34 s gap represents roughly 62 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 216 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera S finishes in 21.94 s versus 24.68 s, with a 2.75 s lead.
Electronically capped at 303 km/h, the 911 Carrera S 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 (3.44 kg/hp vs 4.70 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.30 seconds. The 1.08 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera S 991.1 wins (4,44 s vs 5,52 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. Cayman 981: 279 hp, ratio 4,70 kg/hp.
911 Carrera S 991.1: 303 km/h. Cayman 981: 253 km/h.