Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman GT4 981 wins (3,95 s vs 4,75 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 Turbo 95B.1 | Cayman GT4 981 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,75 s | 3,95 s+0,80 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,99 s | 11,90 s+1,09 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,72 s | 21,60 s+2,12 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 254 km/h | 295 km/h−41 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,81 kg/hp | 3,48 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 Turbo 95B.1 | Cayman GT4 981 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,24 s | 0,98 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,07 s | 1,63 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,47 s | 2,98 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,75 s | 3,95 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,29 s | 4,99 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,64 s | 8,18 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,87 s | 12,74 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,99 s | 11,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,72 s | 21,60 s |
| Top speed | 254 km/h | 295 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 400 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 925 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 385 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 419 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 340 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the Cayman GT4 hits 100 km/h in 3.95 s versus 4.76 s for the Macan Turbo. At this point, the Cayman GT4 leads by 0.80 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman GT4 is doing 155 km/h against 142 km/h for the Macan Turbo. The gap is 0.70 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman GT4 crosses the line in 11.90 s versus 12.99 s. The 1.09 s gap represents roughly 52 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman GT4 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 218 km/h versus 195 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman GT4 finishes in 21.59 s versus 23.72 s, with a 2.13 s lead.
Electronically capped at 264 km/h, the Macan Turbo 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 (4.81 kg/hp vs 3.48 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.18 seconds. The 0.80 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman GT4 981 wins (3,95 s vs 4,75 s).
Macan Turbo 95B.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,75 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Macan Turbo 95B.1: 400 hp, ratio 4,81 kg/hp. Cayman GT4 981: 385 hp, ratio 3,48 kg/hp.
Macan Turbo 95B.1: 254 km/h. Cayman GT4 981: 295 km/h.