Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman GT4 981 wins (3,95 s vs 4,89 s).
Performance comparison
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.
| Cayman GT4 981 | Cayman S 981 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,95 s−0,94 s | 4,89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,90 s−1,00 s | 12,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,60 s−1,57 s | 23,17 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 295 km/h+17 km/h | 278 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,48 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,00 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 | Cayman GT4 981 | Cayman S 981 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,98 s | 1,36 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,63 s | 2,26 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,98 s | 3,70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,95 s | 4,89 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,99 s | 6,21 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,18 s | 9,92 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,74 s | 15,62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,90 s | 12,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,60 s | 23,17 s |
| Top speed | 295 km/h | 278 km/h |
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 | 330 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 369 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 320 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
Off the line, the Cayman GT4 hits 100 km/h in 3.95 s versus 4.90 s for the Cayman S. At this point, the Cayman GT4 leads by 0.94 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman GT4 is doing 155 km/h against 147 km/h for the Cayman S. The gap is 0.78 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman GT4 crosses the line in 11.90 s versus 12.90 s. The 1.00 s gap represents roughly 50 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 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman GT4 finishes in 21.59 s versus 23.17 s, with a 1.58 s lead.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.48 kg/hp vs 4.00 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.04 seconds. The 0.94 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman GT4 981 wins (3,95 s vs 4,89 s).
Cayman GT4 981 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,95 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayman GT4 981: 385 hp, ratio 3,48 kg/hp. Cayman S 981: 330 hp, ratio 4,00 kg/hp.
Cayman GT4 981: 295 km/h. Cayman S 981: 278 km/h.