Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S 981 wins (4,89 s vs 6,12 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 S 981 | i5 eDrive40 Touring G60 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,89 s−1,23 s | 6,12 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,90 s−1,43 s | 14,33 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,17 s−2,79 s | 25,96 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 278 km/h+85 km/h | 193 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,00 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,96 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 S 981 | i5 eDrive40 Touring G60 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,36 s | 1,75 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,26 s | 2,92 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,70 s | 4,70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,89 s | 6,12 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,21 s | 7,94 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,92 s | 13,56 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,62 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 12,90 s | 14,33 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,17 s | 25,96 s |
| Top speed | 278 km/h | 193 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 330 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 369 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 320 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 313 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 180 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-stage with fixed ratio |
Off the line, the Cayman S hits 100 km/h in 4.90 s versus 6.12 s for the Bmw i5 eDrive40 Touring. Despite lacking instant torque, 330 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Cayman S leads by 1.23 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman S is doing 147 km/h against 134 km/h for the Bmw i5 eDrive40 Touring. The gap is 0.95 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman S crosses the line in 12.90 s versus 14.33 s. The 1.43 s gap represents roughly 64 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 205 km/h versus 184 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S finishes in 23.17 s versus 25.96 s, with a 2.79 s lead.
Electronically capped at 193 km/h, the Bmw i5 eDrive40 Touring 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.07 seconds. The 1.23 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S 981 wins (4,89 s vs 6,12 s).
Cayman S 981 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,89 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayman S 981: 330 hp, ratio 4,00 kg/hp. i5 eDrive40 Touring G60: 313 hp, ratio 6,96 kg/hp.
Cayman S 981: 278 km/h. i5 eDrive40 Touring G60: 193 km/h.