Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S (Manual) wins (4,96 s vs 5,28 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) | Cayman PDK | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.96 s | 5.28 s | 0.32 s · Cayman S (Manual) |
| 400 m standing start | 12.91 s | 13.38 s | 0.47 s · Cayman S (Manual) |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.95 s | 24.10 s | 1.15 s · Cayman S (Manual) |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 286 km/h | 262 km/h | 24 km/h · Cayman S (Manual) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.22 kg/hp | 5.06 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) | Cayman PDK |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.35 s · tight gap | 1.43 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.25 s · tight gap | 2.35 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.92 s | 3.88 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.96 s | 5.28 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.41 s | 6.79 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.69 s | 11.18 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.82 s | 18.02 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.91 s | 13.38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.95 s | 24.10 s |
| Top speed | 286 km/h | 262 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 | 1 360 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayman S (Manual) hits 100 km/h in 4.97 s versus 5.28 s for the Cayman PDK. At this point, the Cayman S (Manual) leads by 0.32 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman S (Manual) is doing 148 km/h against 140 km/h for the Cayman PDK. The gap is 0.22 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman S (Manual) crosses the line in 12.90 s versus 13.38 s. The 0.47 s gap represents roughly 23 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman S (Manual) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 208 km/h versus 196 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S (Manual) finishes in 22.95 s versus 24.10 s, with a 1.15 s lead.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.22 kg/hp vs 5.06 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.79 seconds. The 0.32 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 5,28 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. Cayman PDK: 269 hp, ratio 5,06 kg/hp.
Cayman S (Manual): 286 km/h. Cayman PDK: 262 km/h.