Over 0–100 km/h, Macan S 95B.1 and Cayman PDK 987 are neck and neck (5,28 s vs 5,37 s, no significant gap).
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 S 95B.1 | Cayman PDK 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,37 s | 5,28 s+0,09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,66 s | 13,38 s+0,28 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,85 s | 24,10 s+0,75 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 251 km/h | 262 km/h−11 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,49 kg/hp | 5,06 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 S 95B.1 | Cayman PDK 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,39 s | 1,43 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,33 s | 2,35 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,00 s | 3,88 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,37 s | 5,28 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,24 s | 6,79 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,22 s | 11,18 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20,77 s | 18,02 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,66 s | 13,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,85 s | 24,10 s |
| Top speed | 251 km/h | 262 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 460 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 865 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 269 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 360 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayman PDK hits 100 km/h in 5.28 s versus 5.37 s for the Macan S. The 0.09 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Cayman PDK is doing 140 km/h against 135 km/h for the Macan S. The gap is 0.12 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman PDK crosses the line in 13.38 s versus 13.65 s. The 0.28 s gap represents roughly 13 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman PDK continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 196 km/h versus 188 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman PDK finishes in 24.10 s versus 24.85 s, with a 0.75 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (251 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 262 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Macan S features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Cayman PDK’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 251 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Macan S 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 (5.49 kg/hp vs 5.06 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.35 seconds. The 0.09 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Macan S 95B.1 and Cayman PDK 987 are neck and neck (5,28 s vs 5,37 s, no significant gap).
Macan S 95B.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,37 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Macan S 95B.1: 340 hp, ratio 5,49 kg/hp. Cayman PDK 987: 269 hp, ratio 5,06 kg/hp.
Macan S 95B.1: 251 km/h. Cayman PDK 987: 262 km/h.