Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S PDK wins (4,67 s vs 7,75 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 | 420d Convertible G22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.67 s | 7.75 s | 3.08 s · Cayman S PDK |
| 400 m standing start | 12.60 s | 15.64 s | 3.04 s · Cayman S PDK |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.56 s | 28.69 s | 6.13 s · Cayman S PDK |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 286 km/h | 236 km/h | 50 km/h · Cayman S PDK |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.24 kg/hp | 9.34 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 | 420d Convertible G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.32 s | 1.52 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.20 s | 2.64 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.59 s | 5.29 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.67 s | 7.75 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.86 s | 10.87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.21 s | 20.11 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.23 s | 37.54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.60 s | 15.64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.56 s | 28.69 s |
| Top speed | 286 km/h | 236 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 | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 775 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Cayman S PDK hits 100 km/h in 4.67 s versus 7.75 s for the 420d Convertible. At this point, the Cayman S PDK leads by 3.08 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman S PDK is doing 151 km/h against 116 km/h for the 420d Convertible. The gap is 1.71 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 15.64 s. The 3.04 s gap represents roughly 115 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 161 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S PDK finishes in 22.56 s versus 28.69 s, with a 6.13 s lead.
Electronically capped at 236 km/h, the 420d 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 9.34 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.82 seconds. The 3.08 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 7,75 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. 420d Convertible G22: 190 hp, ratio 9,34 kg/hp.
Cayman S PDK: 286 km/h. 420d Convertible G22: 236 km/h.