Over 0–100 km/h, Macan GTS 95B.3 wins (4,49 s vs 5,65 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.
| Macan GTS 95B.3 | Cayman (Manual) 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,49 s−1,16 s | 5,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,61 s−1,18 s | 13,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,80 s−1,89 s | 24,69 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 272 km/h+5 km/h | 267 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,44 kg/hp | 4,94 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Macan GTS 95B.3 | Cayman (Manual) 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,21 s | 1,41 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,01 s | 2,35 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,29 s | 4,33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,49 s | 5,65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,85 s | 7,58 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,62 s | 12,00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,21 s | 19,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,61 s | 13,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,80 s | 24,69 s |
| Top speed | 272 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 | 360 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 960 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| 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 Macan GTS hits 100 km/h in 4.49 s versus 5.65 s for the Cayman (Manual). At this point, the Macan GTS leads by 1.16 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Macan GTS is doing 147 km/h against 135 km/h for the Cayman (Manual). The gap is 0.84 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Macan GTS crosses the line in 12.61 s versus 13.79 s. The 1.18 s gap represents roughly 55 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Macan GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 206 km/h versus 193 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Macan GTS finishes in 22.79 s versus 24.69 s, with a 1.90 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (272 vs 267 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Macan GTS features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Cayman (Manual)’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Electronically capped at 272 km/h, the Macan GTS 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 (5.44 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 8.61 seconds. The 1.16 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Macan GTS 95B.3 wins (4,49 s vs 5,65 s).
Macan GTS 95B.3 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,49 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Macan GTS 95B.3: 360 hp, ratio 5,44 kg/hp. Cayman (Manual) 987: 269 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp.
Macan GTS 95B.3: 272 km/h. Cayman (Manual) 987: 267 km/h.