Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman GT4 wins (3,95 s vs 9,57 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayman GT4 | 218i Convertible F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.95 s | 9.57 s | 5.62 s · Cayman GT4 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.90 s | 17.02 s | 5.12 s · Cayman GT4 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.60 s | 30.99 s | 9.39 s · Cayman GT4 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 295 km/h | 207 km/h | 88 km/h · Cayman GT4 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.48 kg/hp | 11.47 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayman GT4 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayman GT4 | 218i Convertible F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.98 s | 2.15 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.63 s | 3.59 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.98 s | 6.61 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.95 s | 9.57 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.99 s | 13.48 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.18 s | 25.81 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12.74 s | 57.53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.90 s | 17.02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.60 s | 30.99 s |
| Top speed | 295 km/h | 207 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 | B6 |
| Torque | 419 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 340 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 560 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission) |
Off the line, the Cayman GT4 hits 100 km/h in 3.95 s versus 9.57 s for the 218i Convertible. At this point, the Cayman GT4 leads by 5.62 s and sits roughly 31 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman GT4 is doing 155 km/h against 109 km/h for the 218i Convertible. The gap is 3.32 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman GT4 crosses the line in 11.90 s versus 17.01 s. The 5.11 s gap represents roughly 176 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman GT4 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 218 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman GT4 finishes in 21.59 s versus 30.99 s, with a 9.40 s lead.
Electronically capped at 207 km/h, the 218i Convertible 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 (3.48 kg/hp vs 11.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.88 seconds. The 5.62 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman GT4 wins (3,95 s vs 9,57 s).
Cayman GT4 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,95 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayman GT4: 385 hp, ratio 3,48 kg/hp. 218i Convertible F44: 136 hp, ratio 11,47 kg/hp.
Cayman GT4: 295 km/h. 218i Convertible F44: 207 km/h.