Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1 wins (4,14 s vs 4,67 s).
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 (PDK) 991.1 | Cayman S PDK 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,14 s−0,53 s | 4,67 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,09 s−0,51 s | 12,60 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,77 s−0,79 s | 22,56 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 297 km/h+11 km/h | 286 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,73 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 (PDK) 991.1 | Cayman S PDK 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,14 s | 1,32 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,91 s | 2,20 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,15 s | 3,59 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,14 s | 4,67 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,29 s | 5,86 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,40 s | 9,21 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,92 s | 14,23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,09 s | 12,60 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,77 s | 22,56 s |
| Top speed | 297 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 | 390 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 455 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| 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 (PDK) hits 100 km/h in 4.14 s versus 4.67 s for the Cayman S PDK. At this point, the 911 Carrera S (PDK) leads by 0.53 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera S (PDK) is doing 156 km/h against 151 km/h for the Cayman S PDK. The gap is 0.40 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera S (PDK) crosses the line in 12.09 s versus 12.60 s. The 0.51 s gap represents roughly 26 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera S (PDK) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 217 km/h versus 212 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera S (PDK) finishes in 21.76 s versus 22.56 s, with a 0.79 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (297 vs 286 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 300 km/h, the 911 Carrera S (PDK) 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 (3.73 kg/hp vs 4.24 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.63 seconds. The 0.53 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1 wins (4,14 s vs 4,67 s).
911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,14 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1: 390 hp, ratio 3,73 kg/hp. Cayman S PDK 987: 324 hp, ratio 4,24 kg/hp.
911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1: 297 km/h. Cayman S PDK 987: 286 km/h.