Over 0–100 km/h, Macan GTS wins (4,49 s vs 4,89 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Macan GTS | Cayman S | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.49 s | 4.89 s | 0.40 s · Macan GTS |
| 400 m standing start | 12.61 s | 12.90 s | 0.29 s · Macan GTS |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.80 s | 23.17 s | 0.37 s · Macan GTS |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 272 km/h | 278 km/h | 6 km/h · Cayman S |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.44 kg/hp | 4.00 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayman S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Macan GTS | Cayman S |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.21 s | 1.36 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.01 s | 2.26 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.29 s | 3.70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.49 s | 4.89 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.85 s | 6.21 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.62 s | 9.92 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15.21 s | 15.62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.61 s | 12.90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.80 s | 23.17 s |
| Top speed | 272 km/h | 278 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 | 360 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 960 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 330 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 369 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 320 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
Off the line, the Macan GTS hits 100 km/h in 4.49 s versus 4.90 s for the Cayman S. At this point, the Macan GTS leads by 0.40 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Macan GTS is doing 147 km/h against 147 km/h for the Cayman S. The gap is 0.29 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Macan GTS crosses the line in 12.61 s versus 12.90 s. The 0.29 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Macan GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 206 km/h versus 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Macan GTS finishes in 22.79 s versus 23.17 s, with a 0.38 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (272 vs 278 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Macan GTS features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Cayman S’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 4.00 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.04 seconds. The 0.40 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Macan GTS wins (4,49 s vs 4,89 s).
Macan GTS goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,49 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Macan GTS: 360 hp, ratio 5,44 kg/hp. Cayman S: 330 hp, ratio 4,00 kg/hp.
Macan GTS: 272 km/h. Cayman S: 278 km/h.