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Which is faster?
The Porsche 987 Cayman R is faster — 4.7s quicker on average across 17 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | Volkswagen Golf R Mk7 Golf R Mk7 | Porsche 987 Cayman R 987 Cayman R |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2015-2019 | 2011-2012 |
| horsepower | 296 | 326 |
| torque (N_M) | 380 | 370 |
| weight (KG) | 1,389 | 1,295 |
| Power to Weight | 0.21 | 0.25 |
| Rank | #240 | #228 |
| Tire |
240 CONTISPORTCONTACT 5P
235/35/19 |
80 SPORT MAXX RACE 2
235/35/19 / 265/35/19 |
| engine Description | 2.0L turbo I4 VW Golf R | 3.4L NA flat-6 (MA1) |
| gearbox | 6-SPEED MANUAL | 6-SPEED MANUAL |
| drive Type | AWD | RWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2632 | 2413 |
| width (MM) | 1790 | 1801 |
| length (MM) | 4276 | 4346 |
| height (MM) | 1436 | 1285 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 5 SECs | 5 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 249 | 282 |
| price MSRP | $ 40,395 | $ 67,250 |
| Current Value | $ 28,500 | $ 75,000 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | +0.91s | +0.56s |
Volkswagen Golf R Mk7 Golf R Mk7 — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | Golf R Mk7 Golf R M… | 987 Cayman R 987 Caym… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Springs Raceway (Streets) | 1:26.07 | 1:23.85 | +2.22 | Medium | 141–200 | |
| Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) | 1:46.95 | 1:41.64 | +5.31 | Stock | >200 |
Additional Lap Times
| Track Name | Golf R Mk7 Golf R M… | 987 Cayman R 987 Caym… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road Atlanta (Current) | 1:37.91 | 1:32.22 | +5.69 | Heavy / Race | 240 / 40 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Lime Rock Park (CW) | 1:01.5 | 0:56.45 | +5.05 | Med / Race | 200 / 80 | |
| Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) | 2:13.64 | 2:04.2 | +9.44 | Med / Race | 240 / 40 | |
| Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | 1:59.671 | 2:00.34 | -0.66 | Heavy / Med | 200 / 200 | |
| Willow Springs Raceway (Streets) | 1:26.07 | 1:24.27 | +1.8 | Med / Med | 200 / 340 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Palmer Motorsports Park (CCW) | 1:48.4 | 1:50.44 | -2.04 | Med / Stock | 200 / 200 | |
| Waterford Hills Road Racing (CW) | 1:22.89 | 1:16 | +6.89 | Light / Med | 200 / 1 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Heartland Motorsports Park (Grand Prix CCW w/fast 8) | 1:51.95 | 1:46.16 | +5.79 | Med / Race | 200 / 1 | |
| Club Motorsports (CW) | 1:44.3 | 1:39.07 | +5.23 | Med / Race | 200 / 40 | |
| Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) | 1:46.95 | 1:44.65 | +2.3 | Stock / Med | 240 / 200 | ▶ VS ▶ |
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