Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S (PDK) wins (4,83 s vs 7,39 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) | Cayenne Diesel | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.83 s | 7.39 s | 2.56 s · Cayman S (PDK) |
| 400 m standing start | 12.79 s | 15.46 s | 2.67 s · Cayman S (PDK) |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.87 s | 28.61 s | 5.74 s · Cayman S (PDK) |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 283 km/h | 217 km/h | 66 km/h · Cayman S (PDK) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.30 kg/hp | 8.95 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) | Cayenne Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.35 s · tight gap | 1.44 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.26 s | 2.59 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.70 s | 5.10 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.83 s | 7.39 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.07 s | 10.52 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.61 s | 20.27 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.89 s | 42.56 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.79 s | 15.46 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.87 s | 28.61 s |
| Top speed | 283 km/h | 217 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 | 320 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 4.83 s versus 7.39 s for the Cayenne Diesel. At this point, the Cayman S (PDK) leads by 2.56 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman S (PDK) is doing 149 km/h against 117 km/h for the Cayenne Diesel. 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 12.79 s versus 15.46 s. The 2.67 s gap represents roughly 102 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 209 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S (PDK) finishes in 22.86 s versus 28.60 s, with a 5.74 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 (4.30 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 12.39 seconds. The 2.56 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 (4,83 s vs 7,39 s).
Cayman S (PDK) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayman S (PDK): 320 hp, ratio 4,30 kg/hp. Cayenne Diesel: 243 hp, ratio 8,95 kg/hp.
Cayman S (PDK): 283 km/h. Cayenne Diesel: 217 km/h.