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Which is faster?
The Porsche 987 Cayman R is faster — 2.4s quicker on average across 7 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | Porsche 987 Cayman R 987 Cayman R | Volkswagen Golf R Mk8 Golf R Mk8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2011-2012 | 2020-2024 |
| horsepower | 326 | 315 |
| torque (N_M) | 370 | 400 |
| weight (KG) | 1,295 | 1,579 |
| Power to Weight | 0.25 | 0.2 |
| Rank | #233 | #225 |
| Tire |
80 SPORT MAXX RACE 2
235/35/19 / 265/35/19 |
300 POTENZA SPORT
235/35/19 |
| engine Description | 3.4L NA flat-6 (MA1) | turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four-cylinder |
| gearbox | 6-SPEED MANUAL | 7-SPEED AUTOMATIC |
| drive Type | RWD | AWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2413 | 2629 |
| width (MM) | 1801 | 1788 |
| length (MM) | 4346 | 4290 |
| height (MM) | 1285 | 1466 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 5 SECs | 4.7 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 282 | 249 |
| price MSRP | $ 67,250 | $ 45,985 |
| Current Value | $ 75,000 | $ 42,000 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | +0.56s | +2.02s |
Porsche 987 Cayman R 987 Cayman R — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | 987 Cayman R 987 Caym… | Golf R Mk8 Golf R M… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford Hills Road Racing (CW) | 1:16 | 1:20.56 | -4.56 | Med / Stock | 1 / 300 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | 2:08.5 | 2:10.7 | -2.2 | Light / Light | 80 / 200 | |
| New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Thunderbolt) | 1:24.89 | 1:32.675 | -7.78 | Race / Light | 40 / 200 |
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