Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman PDK 987 wins (5,28 s vs 6,20 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 PDK 987 | GR86 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,28 s−0,92 s | 6,20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,38 s−0,98 s | 14,36 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,10 s−2,01 s | 26,11 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h+39 km/h | 223 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,06 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,34 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 PDK 987 | GR86 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,43 s | 1,75 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,35 s | 2,84 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,88 s | 4,69 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,28 s | 6,20 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,79 s | 8,03 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,18 s | 13,53 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,02 s | 26,07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,38 s | 14,36 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,10 s | 26,11 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 223 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 | 1 360 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 238 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 270 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Manual 6-speed |
Off the line, the Cayman PDK hits 100 km/h in 5.28 s versus 6.20 s for the GR86. At this point, the Cayman PDK leads by 0.92 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman PDK is doing 140 km/h against 132 km/h for the GR86. The gap is 0.69 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman PDK crosses the line in 13.38 s versus 14.35 s. The 0.98 s gap represents roughly 44 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 179 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman PDK finishes in 24.10 s versus 26.10 s, with a 2.01 s lead.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.06 kg/hp vs 5.34 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.21 seconds. The 0.92 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 987 wins (5,28 s vs 6,20 s).
Cayman PDK 987 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,28 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayman PDK 987: 269 hp, ratio 5,06 kg/hp. GR86: 238 hp, ratio 5,34 kg/hp.
Cayman PDK 987: 262 km/h. GR86: 223 km/h.