Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S Manual wins (4,75 s vs 9,45 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayman S Manual | 218i Convertible F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.75 s | 9.45 s | 4.70 s · Cayman S Manual |
| 400 m standing start | 12.78 s | 16.81 s | 4.03 s · Cayman S Manual |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.00 s | 31.02 s | 8.02 s · Cayman S Manual |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 270 km/h | 207 km/h | 63 km/h · Cayman S Manual |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.17 kg/hp | 11.03 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayman S Manual |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayman S Manual | 218i Convertible F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.24 s | 1.53 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.06 s | 3.05 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.66 s | 6.46 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.75 s | 9.45 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.99 s | 13.93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.71 s | 27.12 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15.25 s | 61.53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.78 s | 16.81 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.00 s | 31.02 s |
| Top speed | 270 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 | 324 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 350 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 500 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the Cayman S Manual hits 100 km/h in 4.75 s versus 9.45 s for the 218i Convertible. At this point, the Cayman S Manual leads by 4.70 s and sits roughly 20 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman S Manual is doing 147 km/h against 107 km/h for the 218i Convertible. The gap is 2.33 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman S Manual crosses the line in 12.77 s versus 16.81 s. The 4.04 s gap represents roughly 139 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman S Manual continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 207 km/h versus 148 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S Manual finishes in 22.99 s versus 31.02 s, with a 8.02 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 (4.17 kg/hp vs 11.03 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.40 seconds. The 4.70 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S Manual wins (4,75 s vs 9,45 s).
Cayman S Manual goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,75 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayman S Manual: 324 hp, ratio 4,17 kg/hp. 218i Convertible F22: 136 hp, ratio 11,03 kg/hp.
Cayman S Manual: 270 km/h. 218i Convertible F22: 207 km/h.