Over 0–100 km/h, 911 GT3 997.2 wins (4,08 s vs 4,56 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 GT3 997.2 | 718 Cayman | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,08 s−0,48 s | 4,56 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,86 s−0,80 s | 12,66 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,24 s−1,65 s | 22,89 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 313 km/h+39 km/h | 274 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,16 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,45 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 GT3 997.2 | 718 Cayman |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,07 s | 1,28 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,78 s | 2,13 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,11 s | 3,50 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,08 s | 4,56 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,05 s | 5,89 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,00 s | 9,50 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,09 s | 15,19 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,86 s | 12,66 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,24 s | 22,89 s |
| Top speed | 313 km/h | 274 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 441 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 430 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 395 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 380 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 911 GT3 hits 100 km/h in 4.08 s versus 4.56 s for the 718 Cayman. At this point, the 911 GT3 leads by 0.48 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 GT3 is doing 158 km/h against 149 km/h for the 718 Cayman. The gap is 0.51 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 GT3 crosses the line in 11.85 s versus 12.65 s. The 0.80 s gap represents roughly 40 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 911 GT3 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 225 km/h versus 206 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 GT3 finishes in 21.23 s versus 22.89 s, with a 1.65 s lead.
Electronically capped at 274 km/h, the 718 Cayman 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 (3.16 kg/hp vs 4.45 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.70 seconds. The 0.48 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 GT3 997.2 wins (4,08 s vs 4,56 s).
911 GT3 997.2 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,08 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 GT3 997.2: 441 hp, ratio 3,16 kg/hp. 718 Cayman: 300 hp, ratio 4,45 kg/hp.
911 GT3 997.2: 313 km/h. 718 Cayman: 274 km/h.