Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S (PDK) wins (4,83 s vs 4,96 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 S (PDK) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.96 s | 4.83 s | 0.13 s · Cayman S (PDK) |
| 400 m standing start | 12.91 s | 12.79 s | 0.12 s · Cayman S (PDK) |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.95 s | 22.87 s | 0.08 s · Cayman S (PDK) |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 286 km/h | 283 km/h | 3 km/h · Cayman S (Manual) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.22 kg/hp | 4.30 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 S (PDK) |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.35 s | 1.35 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.25 s · tight gap | 2.26 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.92 s | 3.70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.96 s | 4.83 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.41 s | 6.07 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.69 s | 9.61 s · tight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.82 s · tight gap | 14.89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.91 s | 12.79 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.95 s | 22.87 s · tight gap |
| Top speed | 286 km/h | 283 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 | 320 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayman S (PDK) hits 100 km/h in 4.83 s versus 4.97 s for the Cayman S (Manual). At this point, the Cayman S (PDK) leads by 0.13 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman S (PDK) is doing 149 km/h against 148 km/h for the Cayman S (Manual). The gap is 0.10 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman S (PDK) crosses the line in 12.79 s versus 12.90 s. The 0.12 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman S (PDK) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 209 km/h versus 208 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S (PDK) finishes in 22.86 s versus 22.95 s, with a 0.08 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (286 vs 283 km/h), preventing any comeback.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.22 kg/hp vs 4.30 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.17 seconds. The 0.13 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S (PDK) wins (4,83 s vs 4,96 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 S (PDK): 320 hp, ratio 4,30 kg/hp.
Cayman S (Manual): 286 km/h. Cayman S (PDK): 283 km/h.