Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman PDK 987 wins (5,28 s vs 5,81 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 S (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1 | Cayman PDK 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,81 s | 5,28 s+0,53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,00 s | 13,38 s+0,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,36 s | 24,10 s+1,26 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 253 km/h | 262 km/h−9 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,92 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,06 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 | Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1 | Cayman PDK 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,43 s | 1,43 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,33 s | 2,35 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,19 s | 3,88 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,81 s | 5,28 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,83 s | 6,79 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,20 s | 11,18 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22,11 s | 18,02 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,00 s | 13,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,36 s | 24,10 s |
| Top speed | 253 km/h | 262 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 420 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 065 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 5.28 s versus 5.81 s for the Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S). At this point, the Cayman PDK leads by 0.53 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman PDK is doing 140 km/h against 133 km/h for the Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S). The gap is 0.34 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman PDK crosses the line in 13.38 s versus 13.99 s. The 0.62 s gap represents roughly 28 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman PDK continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 196 km/h versus 185 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman PDK finishes in 24.10 s versus 25.35 s, with a 1.26 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (253 vs 262 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S) features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Cayman PDK’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Electronically capped at 258 km/h, the Cayenne S (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 (4.92 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 8.89 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, Cayman PDK 987 wins (5,28 s vs 5,81 s).
Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,81 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1: 420 hp, ratio 4,92 kg/hp. Cayman PDK 987: 269 hp, ratio 5,06 kg/hp.
Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1: 253 km/h. Cayman PDK 987: 262 km/h.