Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster wins (4,64 s vs 5,40 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.
| 718 Boxster | Cayman Manual 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,64 s−0,76 s | 5,40 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,76 s−0,79 s | 13,55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,08 s−1,36 s | 24,44 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 274 km/h+7 km/h | 267 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,45 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,94 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 718 Boxster | Cayman Manual 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,28 s | 1,32 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,13 s | 2,20 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,50 s | 4,08 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,64 s | 5,40 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,02 s | 7,26 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,81 s | 11,69 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,72 s | 18,88 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,76 s | 13,55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,08 s | 24,44 s |
| Top speed | 274 km/h | 267 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 380 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 269 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 330 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the 718 Boxster hits 100 km/h in 4.65 s versus 5.40 s for the Cayman Manual. At this point, the 718 Boxster leads by 0.76 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Boxster is doing 147 km/h against 136 km/h for the Cayman Manual. The gap is 0.51 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Boxster crosses the line in 12.76 s versus 13.55 s. The 0.79 s gap represents roughly 37 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Boxster continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 204 km/h versus 193 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Boxster finishes in 23.08 s versus 24.44 s, with a 1.36 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (274 vs 267 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 274 km/h, the 718 Boxster 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 (4.45 kg/hp vs 4.94 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.30 seconds. The 0.76 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster wins (4,64 s vs 5,40 s).
718 Boxster goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,64 seconds (calibrated simulation).
718 Boxster: 300 hp, ratio 4,45 kg/hp. Cayman Manual 987: 269 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp.
718 Boxster: 274 km/h. Cayman Manual 987: 267 km/h.