Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman PDK wins (5,28 s vs 5,58 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 | Cayman (PDK) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.28 s | 5.58 s | 0.30 s · Cayman PDK |
| 400 m standing start | 13.38 s | 13.65 s | 0.27 s · Cayman PDK |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.10 s | 24.51 s | 0.41 s · Cayman PDK |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h | 261 km/h | 1 km/h · Cayman PDK |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.06 kg/hp | 5.06 kg/hp | Same |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayman PDK | Cayman (PDK) |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.43 s · tight gap | 1.48 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.35 s · tight gap | 2.46 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.88 s | 4.13 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.28 s | 5.58 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.79 s | 7.14 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.18 s | 11.74 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18.02 s | 18.95 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.38 s | 13.65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.10 s | 24.51 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 261 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 | 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 5.58 s for the Cayman (PDK). At this point, the Cayman PDK leads by 0.30 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman PDK is doing 140 km/h against 137 km/h for the Cayman (PDK). The gap is 0.20 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman PDK crosses the line in 13.38 s versus 13.65 s. The 0.27 s gap represents roughly 13 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 194 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman PDK finishes in 24.10 s versus 24.50 s, with a 0.41 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (262 vs 261 km/h), preventing any comeback.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.06 kg/hp vs 5.06 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.22 seconds. The 0.30 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 5,58 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. Cayman (PDK): 269 hp, ratio 5,06 kg/hp.
Cayman PDK: 262 km/h. Cayman (PDK): 261 km/h.