Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman Manual wins (5,40 s vs 7,75 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayman Manual | 420d Convertible G22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.40 s | 7.75 s | 2.35 s · Cayman Manual |
| 400 m standing start | 13.55 s | 15.64 s | 2.09 s · Cayman Manual |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.44 s | 28.69 s | 4.25 s · Cayman Manual |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 267 km/h | 236 km/h | 31 km/h · Cayman Manual |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.94 kg/hp | 9.34 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayman Manual |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayman Manual | 420d Convertible G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.32 s | 1.52 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.20 s | 2.64 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.08 s | 5.29 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.40 s | 7.75 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.26 s | 10.87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.69 s | 20.11 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18.88 s | 37.54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.55 s | 15.64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.44 s | 28.69 s |
| Top speed | 267 km/h | 236 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 | 269 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 330 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 775 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Cayman Manual hits 100 km/h in 5.40 s versus 7.75 s for the 420d Convertible. At this point, the Cayman Manual leads by 2.35 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman Manual is doing 136 km/h against 116 km/h for the 420d Convertible. The gap is 1.18 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman Manual crosses the line in 13.55 s versus 15.64 s. The 2.09 s gap represents roughly 81 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 161 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman Manual finishes in 24.44 s versus 28.69 s, with a 4.25 s lead.
Electronically capped at 236 km/h, the 420d 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 (4.94 kg/hp vs 9.34 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.82 seconds. The 2.35 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman Manual wins (5,40 s vs 7,75 s).
Cayman Manual goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,40 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayman Manual: 269 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp. 420d Convertible G22: 190 hp, ratio 9,34 kg/hp.
Cayman Manual: 267 km/h. 420d Convertible G22: 236 km/h.