Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman PDK 987 wins (5,28 s vs 5,65 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 | 5,65 s | 5,28 s+0,37 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,79 s | 13,38 s+0,41 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,69 s | 24,10 s+0,59 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 267 km/h+5 km/h | 262 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 | 1,41 s | 1,43 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,35 s | 2,35 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,33 s | 3,88 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,65 s | 5,28 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,58 s | 6,79 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,00 s | 11,18 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,16 s | 18,02 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,79 s | 13,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,69 s | 24,10 s |
| Top speed | 267 km/h | 262 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 | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 269 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 360 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayman PDK hits 100 km/h in 5.28 s versus 5.65 s for the Cayman (Manual). At this point, the Cayman PDK leads by 0.37 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman PDK is doing 140 km/h against 135 km/h for the Cayman (Manual). The gap is 0.28 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman PDK crosses the line in 13.38 s versus 13.79 s. The 0.41 s gap represents roughly 19 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman PDK continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 196 km/h versus 193 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman PDK finishes in 24.10 s versus 24.69 s, with a 0.60 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (267 vs 262 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 8.61 seconds. The 0.37 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman PDK 987 wins (5,28 s vs 5,65 s).
Cayman (Manual) 987 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,65 seconds (calibrated simulation).
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: 262 km/h.