Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera S 991.2 wins (3,93 s vs 4,89 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 991.2 | Cayman S 981 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,93 s−0,96 s | 4,89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,77 s−1,13 s | 12,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,09 s−2,08 s | 23,17 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 307 km/h+29 km/h | 278 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,38 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,00 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 991.2 | Cayman S 981 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,17 s | 1,36 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,95 s | 2,26 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,13 s | 3,70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,93 s | 4,89 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,00 s | 6,21 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,69 s | 9,92 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 11,55 s | 15,62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,77 s | 12,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,09 s | 23,17 s |
| Top speed | 307 km/h | 278 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 426 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 499 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 440 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 330 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 369 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 320 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera S hits 100 km/h in 3.93 s versus 4.90 s for the Cayman S. At this point, the 911 Carrera S leads by 0.96 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera S is doing 162 km/h against 147 km/h for the Cayman S. The gap is 0.74 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera S crosses the line in 11.77 s versus 12.90 s. The 1.13 s gap represents roughly 56 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 225 km/h versus 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera S finishes in 21.09 s versus 23.17 s, with a 2.08 s lead.
Electronically capped at 307 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 (3.38 kg/hp vs 4.00 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.04 seconds. The 0.96 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera S 991.2 wins (3,93 s vs 4,89 s).
911 Carrera S 991.2 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,93 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Carrera S 991.2: 426 hp, ratio 3,38 kg/hp. Cayman S 981: 330 hp, ratio 4,00 kg/hp.
911 Carrera S 991.2: 307 km/h. Cayman S 981: 278 km/h.