Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman (PDK) 987 wins (5,58 s vs 7,55 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
5.58 s
| Measure | Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1 | Cayman (PDK) 987 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.55 s | 5.58 s | 1.97 s · Cayman (PDK) 987 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.50 s | 13.65 s | 1.85 s · Cayman (PDK) 987 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.17 s | 24.51 s | 3.66 s · Cayman (PDK) 987 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 224 km/h | 261 km/h | 37 km/h · Cayman (PDK) 987 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.68 kg/hp | 5.06 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayman (PDK) 987 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1 | Cayman (PDK) 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.73 s | 1.48 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.99 s | 2.46 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.36 s | 4.13 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.55 s | 5.58 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.28 s | 7.14 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.30 s | 11.74 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 35.45 s | 18.95 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.50 s | 13.65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.17 s | 24.51 s |
| Top speed | 224 km/h | 261 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 | 304 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 030 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 269 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 360 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayman (PDK) hits 100 km/h in 5.58 s versus 7.55 s for the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S). At this point, the Cayman (PDK) leads by 1.97 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman (PDK) is doing 137 km/h against 119 km/h for the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S). The gap is 1.12 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman (PDK) crosses the line in 13.65 s versus 15.50 s. The 1.85 s gap represents roughly 74 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman (PDK) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 194 km/h versus 166 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman (PDK) finishes in 24.50 s versus 28.16 s, with a 3.66 s lead.
Electronically capped at 230 km/h, the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic 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 (6.68 kg/hp vs 5.06 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.88 seconds. The 1.97 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman (PDK) 987 wins (5,58 s vs 7,55 s).
Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,55 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1: 304 hp, ratio 6,68 kg/hp. Cayman (PDK) 987: 269 hp, ratio 5,06 kg/hp.
Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1: 224 km/h. Cayman (PDK) 987: 261 km/h.