Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman (Manual) 987 wins (5,65 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.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1 | Cayman (Manual) 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,55 s | 5,65 s+1,90 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,50 s | 13,79 s+1,71 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,17 s | 24,69 s+3,48 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 224 km/h | 267 km/h−43 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,68 kg/hp | 4,94 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1 | Cayman (Manual) 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,73 s | 1,41 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,99 s | 2,35 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,36 s | 4,33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,55 s | 5,65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,28 s | 7,58 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,30 s | 12,00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 35,45 s | 19,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,50 s | 13,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,17 s | 24,69 s |
| Top speed | 224 km/h | 267 km/h |
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 | 1 330 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the Cayman (Manual) hits 100 km/h in 5.65 s versus 7.55 s for the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S). At this point, the Cayman (Manual) leads by 1.90 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman (Manual) is doing 135 km/h against 119 km/h for the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S). The gap is 1.04 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman (Manual) crosses the line in 13.79 s versus 15.50 s. The 1.71 s gap represents roughly 69 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman (Manual) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 193 km/h versus 166 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman (Manual) finishes in 24.69 s versus 28.16 s, with a 3.47 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 4.94 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.88 seconds. The 1.90 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman (Manual) 987 wins (5,65 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 (Manual) 987: 269 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp.
Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1: 224 km/h. Cayman (Manual) 987: 267 km/h.