Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S (Manual) 987 wins (4,96 s vs 5,65 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
5.65 s
| Measure | Cayman S (Manual) 987 | Cayman (Manual) 987 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.96 s | 5.65 s | 0.69 s · Cayman S (Manual) 987 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.91 s | 13.79 s | 0.88 s · Cayman S (Manual) 987 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.95 s | 24.69 s | 1.74 s · Cayman S (Manual) 987 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 286 km/h | 267 km/h | 19 km/h · Cayman S (Manual) 987 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.22 kg/hp | 4.94 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayman S (Manual) 987 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayman S (Manual) 987 | Cayman (Manual) 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.35 s · tight gap | 1.41 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.25 s · tight gap | 2.35 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.92 s | 4.33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.96 s | 5.65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.41 s | 7.58 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.69 s | 12.00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.82 s | 19.16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.91 s | 13.79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.95 s | 24.69 s |
| Top speed | 286 km/h | 267 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 | 269 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 330 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the Cayman S (Manual) hits 100 km/h in 4.97 s versus 5.65 s for the Cayman (Manual). At this point, the Cayman S (Manual) leads by 0.69 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman S (Manual) is doing 148 km/h against 135 km/h for the Cayman (Manual). The gap is 0.51 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 13.79 s. The 0.88 s gap represents roughly 41 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 193 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S (Manual) finishes in 22.95 s versus 24.69 s, with a 1.74 s lead.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.22 kg/hp vs 4.94 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.61 seconds. The 0.69 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S (Manual) 987 wins (4,96 s vs 5,65 s).
Cayman S (Manual) 987 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,96 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayman S (Manual) 987: 320 hp, ratio 4,22 kg/hp. Cayman (Manual) 987: 269 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp.
Cayman S (Manual) 987: 286 km/h. Cayman (Manual) 987: 267 km/h.