Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S (Manual) wins (4,96 s vs 7,55 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
4.96 s
| Measure | Cayman S (Manual) | Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.96 s | 7.55 s | 2.58 s · Cayman S (Manual) |
| 400 m standing start | 12.91 s | 15.50 s | 2.59 s · Cayman S (Manual) |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.95 s | 28.17 s | 5.22 s · Cayman S (Manual) |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 286 km/h | 224 km/h | 62 km/h · Cayman S (Manual) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.22 kg/hp | 6.68 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) | Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.35 s | 1.73 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.25 s | 2.99 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.92 s | 5.36 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.96 s | 7.55 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.41 s | 10.28 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.69 s | 18.30 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.82 s | 35.45 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.91 s | 15.50 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.95 s | 28.17 s |
| Top speed | 286 km/h | 224 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 | 320 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 350 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 304 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 030 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Cayman S (Manual) hits 100 km/h in 4.97 s versus 7.55 s for the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S). At this point, the Cayman S (Manual) leads by 2.59 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman S (Manual) is doing 148 km/h against 119 km/h for the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S). The gap is 1.54 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman S (Manual) crosses the line in 12.90 s versus 15.50 s. The 2.60 s gap represents roughly 103 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 208 km/h versus 166 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S (Manual) finishes in 22.95 s versus 28.16 s, with a 5.22 s lead.
Electronically capped at 230 km/h, the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) 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 (4.22 kg/hp vs 6.68 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.88 seconds. The 2.59 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 (4,96 s vs 7,55 s).
Cayman S (Manual) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,96 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayman S (Manual): 320 hp, ratio 4,22 kg/hp. Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S): 304 hp, ratio 6,68 kg/hp.
Cayman S (Manual): 286 km/h. Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S): 224 km/h.