Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayman Manual 987 gagne (5,40 s vs 5,58 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 Manual 987 | Cayman (PDK) 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,40 s−0,18 s | 5,58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,55 s−0,10 s | 13,65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,44 s−0,07 s | 24,51 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 267 km/h+6 km/h | 261 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,94 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,06 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 Manual 987 | Cayman (PDK) 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,32 s | 1,48 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,20 s | 2,46 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,08 s | 4,13 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,40 s | 5,58 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,26 s | 7,14 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,69 s | 11,74 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,88 s | 18,95 stight gap |
| 400 m standing start | 13,55 s | 13,65 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,44 s | 24,51 stight gap |
| Top speed | 267 km/h | 261 km/h |
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 | — | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 269 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 360 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayman Manual hits 100 km/h in 5.40 s versus 5.58 s for the Cayman (PDK). At this point, the Cayman Manual leads by 0.18 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman Manual is doing 136 km/h against 137 km/h for the Cayman (PDK). The gap is 0.12 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman Manual crosses the line in 13.55 s versus 13.65 s. The 0.10 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman Manual continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 193 km/h versus 194 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman Manual finishes in 24.44 s versus 24.50 s, with a 0.06 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (267 vs 261 km/h), preventing any comeback.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.94 kg/hp vs 5.06 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.30 seconds. The 0.18 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayman Manual 987 gagne (5,40 s vs 5,58 s).
Cayman Manual 987 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,40 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Cayman Manual 987 : 269 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp. Cayman (PDK) 987 : 269 hp, ratio 5,06 kg/hp.
Cayman Manual 987 : 267 km/h. Cayman (PDK) 987 : 261 km/h.