Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayman S (PDK) 987 gagne (4,83 s vs 6,47 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 | Macan 95B.3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s−1,64 s | 6,47 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,79 s−1,91 s | 14,70 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,87 s−3,85 s | 26,72 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 283 km/h+54 km/h | 229 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,30 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,32 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 | Macan 95B.3 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,35 s | 1,68 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,26 s | 2,81 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,70 s | 4,68 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s | 6,47 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,07 s | 8,70 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,61 s | 15,31 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,89 s | 27,71 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,79 s | 14,70 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,87 s | 26,72 s |
| Top speed | 283 km/h | 229 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 | 252 hp | I4 |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 845 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayman S (PDK) hits 100 km/h in 4.83 s versus 6.47 s for the Macan. At this point, the Cayman S (PDK) leads by 1.64 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman S (PDK) is doing 149 km/h against 127 km/h for the Macan. The gap is 1.14 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 14.70 s. The 1.91 s gap represents roughly 81 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 175 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S (PDK) finishes in 22.86 s versus 26.72 s, with a 3.85 s lead.
Electronically capped at 232 km/h, the Macan 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 7.32 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.13 seconds. The 1.64 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayman S (PDK) 987 gagne (4,83 s vs 6,47 s).
Cayman S (PDK) 987 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,83 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Cayman S (PDK) 987 : 320 hp, ratio 4,30 kg/hp. Macan 95B.3 : 252 hp, ratio 7,32 kg/hp.
Cayman S (PDK) 987 : 283 km/h. Macan 95B.3 : 229 km/h.