Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera S 991.1 wins (4,44 s vs 4,83 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 | Cayman S (PDK) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.44 s | 4.83 s | 0.39 s · 911 Carrera S 991.1 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.30 s | 12.79 s | 0.49 s · 911 Carrera S 991.1 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.94 s | 22.87 s | 0.93 s · 911 Carrera S 991.1 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 303 km/h | 283 km/h | 20 km/h · 911 Carrera S 991.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.44 kg/hp | 4.30 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 | Cayman S (PDK) |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.20 s · tight gap | 1.35 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.01 s | 2.26 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.50 s | 3.70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.44 s | 4.83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.46 s | 6.07 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.67 s | 9.61 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.07 s | 14.89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.30 s | 12.79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.94 s | 22.87 s |
| Top speed | 303 km/h | 283 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 | 320 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 4.83 s for the Cayman S (PDK). At this point, the 911 Carrera S leads by 0.39 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera S is doing 154 km/h against 149 km/h for the Cayman S (PDK). The gap is 0.32 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 12.79 s. The 0.49 s gap represents roughly 25 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 209 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera S finishes in 21.94 s versus 22.86 s, with a 0.93 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 4.30 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.90 seconds. The 0.39 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 4,83 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): 320 hp, ratio 4,30 kg/hp.
911 Carrera S 991.1: 303 km/h. Cayman S (PDK): 283 km/h.