Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S PDK wins (4,67 s vs 6,22 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayenne S Hybrid | Cayman S PDK | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.22 s | 4.67 s | 1.55 s · Cayman S PDK |
| 400 m standing start | 14.37 s | 12.60 s | 1.77 s · Cayman S PDK |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.39 s | 22.56 s | 3.83 s · Cayman S PDK |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 236 km/h | 286 km/h | 50 km/h · Cayman S PDK |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.89 kg/hp | 4.24 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayman S PDK |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne S Hybrid | Cayman S PDK |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.35 s | 1.32 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.26 s | 2.20 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.28 s | 3.59 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.22 s | 4.67 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.38 s | 5.86 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.92 s | 9.21 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27.57 s | 14.23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.37 s | 12.60 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.39 s | 22.56 s |
| Top speed | 236 km/h | 286 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 | 380 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 578 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 239 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 324 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayman S PDK hits 100 km/h in 4.67 s versus 6.22 s for the Cayenne S Hybrid. At this point, the Cayman S PDK leads by 1.55 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman S PDK is doing 151 km/h against 127 km/h for the Cayenne S Hybrid. The gap is 0.93 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman S PDK crosses the line in 12.60 s versus 14.37 s. The 1.77 s gap represents roughly 75 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman S PDK continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 212 km/h versus 175 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S PDK finishes in 22.56 s versus 26.38 s, with a 3.83 s lead.
Electronically capped at 242 km/h, the Cayenne S Hybrid 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 (5.89 kg/hp vs 4.24 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.71 seconds. The 1.55 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S PDK wins (4,67 s vs 6,22 s).
Cayenne S Hybrid goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,22 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S Hybrid: 380 hp, ratio 5,89 kg/hp. Cayman S PDK: 324 hp, ratio 4,24 kg/hp.
Cayenne S Hybrid: 236 km/h. Cayman S PDK: 286 km/h.