Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S PDK 987 wins (4,67 s vs 4,83 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 | Cayman S (PDK) 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,67 s−0,16 s | 4,83 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,60 s−0,19 s | 12,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,56 s−0,31 s | 22,87 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 286 km/h+3 km/h | 283 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,24 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,30 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 | Cayman S (PDK) 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,32 s | 1,35 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,20 s | 2,26 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,59 s | 3,70 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,67 s | 4,83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,86 s | 6,07 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,21 s | 9,61 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,23 s | 14,89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,60 s | 12,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,56 s | 22,87 s |
| Top speed | 286 km/h | 283 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 | 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 4.67 s versus 4.83 s for the Cayman S (PDK). At this point, the Cayman S PDK leads by 0.16 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman S PDK is doing 151 km/h against 149 km/h for the Cayman S (PDK). The gap is 0.13 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman S PDK crosses the line in 12.60 s versus 12.79 s. The 0.19 s gap represents roughly 10 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 212 km/h versus 209 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S PDK finishes in 22.56 s versus 22.86 s, with a 0.31 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 (4.24 kg/hp vs 4.30 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.90 seconds. The 0.16 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 4,83 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. Cayman S (PDK) 987: 320 hp, ratio 4,30 kg/hp.
Cayman S PDK 987: 286 km/h. Cayman S (PDK) 987: 283 km/h.