Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman PDK wins (5,28 s vs 9,34 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 | 218i Convertible F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.28 s | 9.34 s | 4.06 s · Cayman PDK |
| 400 m standing start | 13.38 s | 16.79 s | 3.41 s · Cayman PDK |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.10 s | 30.47 s | 6.37 s · Cayman PDK |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h | 207 km/h | 55 km/h · Cayman PDK |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.06 kg/hp | 11.47 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayman PDK |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayman PDK | 218i Convertible F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.43 s | 2.04 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.35 s | 3.42 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.88 s | 6.56 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.28 s | 9.34 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.79 s | 12.87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.18 s | 24.00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18.02 s | 49.95 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.38 s | 16.79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.10 s | 30.47 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 207 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 | 136 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 560 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission) |
Off the line, the Cayman PDK hits 100 km/h in 5.28 s versus 9.34 s for the 218i Convertible. At this point, the Cayman PDK leads by 4.06 s and sits roughly 24 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman PDK is doing 140 km/h against 110 km/h for the 218i Convertible. The gap is 2.14 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman PDK crosses the line in 13.38 s versus 16.78 s. The 3.41 s gap represents roughly 123 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 154 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman PDK finishes in 24.10 s versus 30.47 s, with a 6.37 s lead.
Electronically capped at 207 km/h, the 218i 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 (5.06 kg/hp vs 11.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.16 seconds. The 4.06 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman PDK wins (5,28 s vs 9,34 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. 218i Convertible F44: 136 hp, ratio 11,47 kg/hp.
Cayman PDK: 262 km/h. 218i Convertible F44: 207 km/h.