Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman PDK wins (5,28 s vs 11,54 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayman PDK | 216i Gran Tourer F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.28 s | 11.54 s | 6.26 s · Cayman PDK |
| 400 m standing start | 13.38 s | 18.11 s | 4.73 s · Cayman PDK |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.10 s | 33.26 s | 9.16 s · Cayman PDK |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h | 188 km/h | 74 km/h · Cayman PDK |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.06 kg/hp | 12.94 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayman PDK |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayman PDK | 216i Gran Tourer F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.43 s | 2.26 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.35 s | 3.88 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.88 s | 7.79 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.28 s | 11.54 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.79 s | 16.73 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.18 s | 35.75 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18.02 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 13.38 s | 18.11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.10 s | 33.26 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 188 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 | 1 360 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 109 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 190 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 410 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the Cayman PDK hits 100 km/h in 5.28 s versus 11.54 s for the 216i Gran Tourer. At this point, the Cayman PDK leads by 6.26 s and sits roughly 30 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman PDK is doing 140 km/h against 101 km/h for the 216i Gran Tourer. The gap is 2.92 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman PDK crosses the line in 13.38 s versus 18.11 s. The 4.73 s gap represents roughly 153 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman PDK continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 196 km/h versus 139 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman PDK finishes in 24.10 s versus 33.26 s, with a 9.17 s lead.
Electronically capped at 188 km/h, the 216i Gran Tourer 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 (5.06 kg/hp vs 12.94 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 20.02 seconds. The 6.26 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman PDK wins (5,28 s vs 11,54 s).
Cayman PDK goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,28 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayman PDK: 269 hp, ratio 5,06 kg/hp. 216i Gran Tourer F22: 109 hp, ratio 12,94 kg/hp.
Cayman PDK: 262 km/h. 216i Gran Tourer F22: 188 km/h.