Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster wins (4,64 s vs 4,83 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.
| Cayman S (PDK) 987 | 718 Boxster | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s | 4,64 s+0,19 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,79 s | 12,76 s+0,03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,87 s−0,21 s | 23,08 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 283 km/h+9 km/h | 274 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,30 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,45 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 | Cayman S (PDK) 987 | 718 Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,35 s | 1,28 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,26 s | 2,13 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,70 s | 3,50 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s | 4,64 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,07 s | 6,02 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,61 s | 9,81 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,89 s | 15,72 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,79 s | 12,76 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,87 s | 23,08 s |
| Top speed | 283 km/h | 274 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 320 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 380 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 718 Boxster hits 100 km/h in 4.65 s versus 4.83 s for the Cayman S (PDK). At this point, the 718 Boxster leads by 0.19 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Boxster is doing 147 km/h against 149 km/h for the Cayman S (PDK). The gap is 0.10 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Boxster crosses the line in 12.76 s versus 12.79 s. The 0.03 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The 718 Boxster maxes out at 274 km/h while the Cayman S (PDK) keeps accelerating towards 283 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.05 s.
Around 477 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Cayman S (PDK) overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 9 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S (PDK) finishes in 22.86 s versus 23.08 s. The 0.22 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
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 (4.30 kg/hp vs 4.45 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.90 seconds. The 0.19 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 4,83 s).
Cayman S (PDK) 987 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayman S (PDK) 987: 320 hp, ratio 4,30 kg/hp. 718 Boxster: 300 hp, ratio 4,45 kg/hp.
Cayman S (PDK) 987: 283 km/h. 718 Boxster: 274 km/h.