Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S PDK 987 wins (4,67 s vs 6,83 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| Cayman S PDK 987 | 225xe Active Tourer F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,67 s−2,16 s | 6,83 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,60 s−2,38 s | 14,98 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,56 s−4,61 s | 27,17 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 286 km/h+84 km/h | 202 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,24 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,66 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Cayman S PDK 987 | 225xe Active Tourer F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,32 s | 1,71 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,20 s | 2,85 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,59 s | 4,87 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,67 s | 6,83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,86 s | 9,24 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,21 s | 16,29 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,23 s | 29,14 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,60 s | 14,98 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,56 s | 27,17 s |
| Top speed | 286 km/h | 202 km/h |
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 | 220 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 385 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 685 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Cayman S PDK hits 100 km/h in 4.67 s versus 6.83 s for the 225xe Active Tourer. Despite lacking instant torque, 324 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Cayman S PDK leads by 2.16 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman S PDK is doing 151 km/h against 124 km/h for the 225xe Active Tourer. The gap is 1.44 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 14.97 s. The 2.38 s gap represents roughly 98 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 172 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S PDK finishes in 22.56 s versus 27.17 s, with a 4.61 s lead.
Electronically capped at 202 km/h, the 225xe Active Tourer 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.70 seconds. The 2.16 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S PDK 987 wins (4,67 s vs 6,83 s).
Cayman S PDK 987 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,67 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayman S PDK 987: 324 hp, ratio 4,24 kg/hp. 225xe Active Tourer F44: 220 hp, ratio 7,66 kg/hp.
Cayman S PDK 987: 286 km/h. 225xe Active Tourer F44: 202 km/h.