Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S PDK wins (4,67 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 PDK | 218i Convertible F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.67 s | 9.45 s | 4.78 s · Cayman S PDK |
| 400 m standing start | 12.60 s | 16.81 s | 4.21 s · Cayman S PDK |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.56 s | 31.02 s | 8.46 s · Cayman S PDK |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 286 km/h | 207 km/h | 79 km/h · Cayman S PDK |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.24 kg/hp | 11.03 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayman S PDK |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayman S PDK | 218i Convertible F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.32 s | 1.53 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.20 s | 3.05 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.59 s | 6.46 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.67 s | 9.45 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.86 s | 13.93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.21 s | 27.12 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.23 s | 61.53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.60 s | 16.81 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.56 s | 31.02 s |
| Top speed | 286 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 | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| 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 PDK hits 100 km/h in 4.67 s versus 9.45 s for the 218i Convertible. At this point, the Cayman S PDK leads by 4.78 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman S PDK is doing 151 km/h against 107 km/h for the 218i Convertible. The gap is 2.38 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman S PDK crosses the line in 12.60 s versus 16.81 s. The 4.21 s gap represents roughly 144 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman S PDK continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 212 km/h versus 148 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S PDK finishes in 22.56 s versus 31.02 s, with a 8.46 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 (4.24 kg/hp vs 11.03 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.40 seconds. The 4.78 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 (4,67 s vs 9,45 s).
Cayman S PDK goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,67 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayman S PDK: 324 hp, ratio 4,24 kg/hp. 218i Convertible F22: 136 hp, ratio 11,03 kg/hp.
Cayman S PDK: 286 km/h. 218i Convertible F22: 207 km/h.