DRAG RACE: Porsche Cayman GTS vs Porsche 911 T Carrera

As has become tradition, we conducted a handful of drag races at the 2019 iteration of our annual Performance Shootout. And this one’s a family affair. The 269 kW (four-cylinder) Porsche 718 Cayman GTS steps up to battle its big brother, the 272 kW (six-cylinder) Porsche 911 T Carrera. As expected, it’s certainly a tight contest…
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[Tom-jcnl]

the 718 Cayman GTS is an incredible car, so fast, so practical, beautiful shape, perfect mid-engined set up, absolutely perfect

[AtlUtd]

Why would the Cayman NOT be faster?
it only has 5 less HP and weighs almost 200 pounds less than the 911...
Cayman GTS - 365hp Curb Weight- 2965 lbs
911 T Carrera - 370hp Curb Weight -3142 lbs
It's a close race, but it's exactly what the numbers predict.

[palefaced]

The cayman is a lot faster than most people think. I have a gt3 and a Cayman gts. The gt3 is a delicate fast beauty, and the gts is a turbo brute. Best way I can describe them.

[BatDimen]

Generally speaking, let's not forget the Cayman possibly out corners 911

[smokeytom]

Both cars here have PDK & lanuch control, therefore it's a fair race between these two which the Cayman wins.
It's worth noting that all too often, many videos on YouTube show Boxsters/Caymans (981s as well as 718s) unfairly handicapped with manual boxes in drag races against competitors. The difference between dual clutch with launch against a manual box is huge when accelerating. I strongly suspect Porsche do not want to provide PDK'd Boxster/Caymans for drag tests. Could it be that they don't want these cars to be seen to be out performing the much more expensive 911's toes?

[EugVR]

There was a truck coming the other way!

[Dragon-Slayr]

Porsche 911 is long with a curl gasket and Cayman is a short curl

[RLPguitar]

Funny, the only reason for buying 911 is to own the icon and you can afford this. However, for long traveling I would prefer the 911 basic, S or GTS. It’s more quiet, 718 is just for fun…

[jeroenjansen]

Cayman is the better sporrscar. See moose test.

[elmsz]

The difference in price is about 22k, that's a tough pill to swallow. I would imagine the Cayman GTS beats the T on a road course, too. I love the agility that comes with the Cayman/Boxster but that 4cyl is a big turn off. Then again, the 911 is a LEGEND. I wouldn't go as far to say that I'd happily spend the extra 22K for the T, but I willingly would.

[JD-zefy]

Was the T a MT or PDK? Would be interesting to see the numbers at other intervals like 100 meters, 200 meters, to get a better idea of power delivery.

[TDS]

That's a bit of a surprise, great video thanksfor sharing.

[adimuftic]

Carrera stick and 911 has not only 370 hp world’s known to achieve 3.1 3.2 sec please

[rodneyjohnston]

I still would want the 911. Only mine would be even slower I want that short throw manual. For 2-3500.00 a tuner in either car brings power and torque up. The T can easily be 475 hp. A T with manual keep back seat is still practical beautiful great resale. Only very limited number of Ts
I just bought a racing yellow one with 6k on clock for 90k carbon brakes and all. I absolutely love it!!! I like cayman very much too especially gt4

[seanhenderson]

Why would you buy 911 over Cayman? It looks so similar! (I'm genuinly curious, no offence to 911 owners)

[BadMannerKorea]

Pointless comparison. Do a lap around a track and see.

[rubioalejo]

Carrera T (manual) vs 718 GTS (PDK )
Try both with PDK gearbox and you will see very different results.

[butch]

If Carrera T did not raise the rear wing from the beginning, the result might have been a draw.

[olvinnunez]

Mmnss, hablo ingles pero que hueva estar escribiendo, Dale like si hablas español.

[fernandorosas]

after the quarter mile the cayman will be dead, there is no way 4 ciliders push more than 6