Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S (PDK) 987 wins (4,83 s vs 5,40 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 Manual 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s−0,57 s | 5,40 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,79 s−0,76 s | 13,55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,87 s−1,57 s | 24,44 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 283 km/h+16 km/h | 267 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,30 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,94 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 Manual 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,35 s | 1,32 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,26 s | 2,20 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,70 s | 4,08 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s | 5,40 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,07 s | 7,26 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,61 s | 11,69 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,89 s | 18,88 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,79 s | 13,55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,87 s | 24,44 s |
| Top speed | 283 km/h | 267 km/h |
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 | 269 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 330 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the Cayman S (PDK) hits 100 km/h in 4.83 s versus 5.40 s for the Cayman Manual. At this point, the Cayman S (PDK) leads by 0.57 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman S (PDK) is doing 149 km/h against 136 km/h for the Cayman Manual. The gap is 0.40 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 13.55 s. The 0.76 s gap represents roughly 36 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 193 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S (PDK) finishes in 22.86 s versus 24.44 s, with a 1.58 s lead.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.30 kg/hp vs 4.94 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.30 seconds. The 0.57 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 (4,83 s vs 5,40 s).
Cayman S (PDK) 987 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayman S (PDK) 987: 320 hp, ratio 4,30 kg/hp. Cayman Manual 987: 269 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp.
Cayman S (PDK) 987: 283 km/h. Cayman Manual 987: 267 km/h.