Over 0–100 km/h, 911 GT3 997.2 and 718 Cayman S are neck and neck (4,08 s vs 4,17 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 911 GT3 997.2 | 718 Cayman S | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.08 s | 4.17 s | 0.09 s · 911 GT3 997.2 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.86 s | 12.12 s | 0.26 s · 911 GT3 997.2 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.24 s | 21.90 s | 0.66 s · 911 GT3 997.2 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 313 km/h | 285 km/h | 28 km/h · 911 GT3 997.2 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.16 kg/hp | 3.87 kg/hp | better ratio · 911 GT3 997.2 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 911 GT3 997.2 | 718 Cayman S |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.07 s · tight gap | 1.18 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.78 s | 1.97 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.11 s · tight gap | 3.21 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.08 s · tight gap | 4.17 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.05 s | 5.30 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.00 s | 8.39 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12.09 s | 13.07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.86 s | 12.12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.24 s | 21.90 s |
| Top speed | 313 km/h | 285 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 | 441 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 430 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 395 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 350 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 911 GT3 hits 100 km/h in 4.08 s versus 4.17 s for the 718 Cayman S. The 0.09 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 911 GT3 is doing 158 km/h against 156 km/h for the 718 Cayman S. The gap is 0.17 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 GT3 crosses the line in 11.85 s versus 12.12 s. The 0.27 s gap represents roughly 14 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 911 GT3 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 225 km/h versus 215 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 GT3 finishes in 21.23 s versus 21.89 s, with a 0.66 s lead.
Electronically capped at 285 km/h, the 718 Cayman 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 (3.16 kg/hp vs 3.87 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.01 seconds. The 0.09 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 and 718 Cayman S are neck and neck (4,08 s vs 4,17 s, no significant gap).
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 S: 350 hp, ratio 3,87 kg/hp.
911 GT3 997.2: 313 km/h. 718 Cayman S: 285 km/h.