Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S PDK 987 wins (4,67 s vs 7,43 s).
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 | Cayenne Diesel 958.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,67 s−2,76 s | 7,43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,60 s−2,83 s | 15,43 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,56 s−5,95 s | 28,51 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 286 km/h+69 km/h | 217 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,24 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,95 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 | Cayenne Diesel 958.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,32 s | 1,48 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,20 s | 2,59 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,59 s | 5,03 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,67 s | 7,43 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,86 s | 10,43 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,21 s | 19,71 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,23 s | 39,81 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,60 s | 15,43 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,56 s | 28,51 s |
| Top speed | 286 km/h | 217 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 | 243 hp | Compacted graphite iron engine block and aluminum alloy cylinder heads |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 175 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Cayman S PDK hits 100 km/h in 4.67 s versus 7.43 s for the Cayenne Diesel. At this point, the Cayman S PDK leads by 2.76 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman S PDK is doing 151 km/h against 117 km/h for the Cayenne Diesel. The gap is 1.55 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 15.43 s. The 2.83 s gap represents roughly 109 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 28.50 s, with a 5.95 s lead.
Electronically capped at 217 km/h, the Cayenne Diesel 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 8.95 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.32 seconds. The 2.76 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S PDK 987 wins (4,67 s vs 7,43 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. Cayenne Diesel 958.1: 243 hp, ratio 8,95 kg/hp.
Cayman S PDK 987: 286 km/h. Cayenne Diesel 958.1: 217 km/h.