Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman (Manual) wins (5,65 s vs 6,62 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 | Cayman (Manual) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.62 s | 5.65 s | 0.97 s · Cayman (Manual) |
| 400 m standing start | 14.74 s | 13.79 s | 0.95 s · Cayman (Manual) |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.61 s | 24.69 s | 1.92 s · Cayman (Manual) |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 267 km/h | 17 km/h · Cayman (Manual) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.83 kg/hp | 4.94 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayman (Manual) |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne S | Cayman (Manual) |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.62 s | 1.41 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.50 s | 2.35 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.76 s | 4.33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.62 s | 5.65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.05 s | 7.58 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.55 s | 12.00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 25.96 s | 19.16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.74 s | 13.79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.61 s | 24.69 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 267 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 | 385 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 245 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 6.62 s for the Cayenne S. At this point, the Cayman (Manual) leads by 0.97 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman (Manual) is doing 135 km/h against 125 km/h for the Cayenne S. The gap is 0.56 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman (Manual) crosses the line in 13.79 s versus 14.74 s. The 0.95 s gap represents roughly 40 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 177 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman (Manual) finishes in 24.69 s versus 26.61 s, with a 1.92 s lead.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Cayenne 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 (5.83 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 10.27 seconds. The 0.97 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman (Manual) wins (5,65 s vs 6,62 s).
Cayenne S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,62 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S: 385 hp, ratio 5,83 kg/hp. Cayman (Manual): 269 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp.
Cayenne S: 250 km/h. Cayman (Manual): 267 km/h.