Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera S 991.1 wins (4,44 s vs 4,67 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 S PDK 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,44 s−0,23 s | 4,67 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,30 s−0,30 s | 12,60 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,94 s−0,62 s | 22,56 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 303 km/h+17 km/h | 286 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,44 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,24 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 S PDK 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,20 s | 1,32 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,01 s | 2,20 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,50 s | 3,59 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,44 s | 4,67 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,46 s | 5,86 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,67 s | 9,21 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,07 s | 14,23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,30 s | 12,60 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,94 s | 22,56 s |
| Top speed | 303 km/h | 286 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 | 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 S hits 100 km/h in 4.44 s versus 4.67 s for the Cayman S PDK. At this point, the 911 Carrera S leads by 0.23 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera S is doing 154 km/h against 151 km/h for the Cayman S PDK. The gap is 0.19 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 12.60 s. The 0.30 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 216 km/h versus 212 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera S finishes in 21.94 s versus 22.56 s, with a 0.62 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 4.24 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.63 seconds. The 0.23 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 wins (4,44 s vs 4,67 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 S PDK 987: 324 hp, ratio 4,24 kg/hp.
911 Carrera S 991.1: 303 km/h. Cayman S PDK 987: 286 km/h.