Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster GTS wins (4,46 s vs 4,83 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 718 Boxster GTS | Cayman S (PDK) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.46 s | 4.83 s | 0.37 s · 718 Boxster GTS |
| 400 m standing start | 12.32 s | 12.79 s | 0.47 s · 718 Boxster GTS |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.97 s | 22.87 s | 0.90 s · 718 Boxster GTS |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 290 km/h | 283 km/h | 7 km/h · 718 Boxster GTS |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.77 kg/hp | 4.30 kg/hp | better ratio · 718 Boxster GTS |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 718 Boxster GTS | Cayman S (PDK) |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.21 s · tight gap | 1.35 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.02 s | 2.26 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.52 s | 3.70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.46 s | 4.83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.50 s | 6.07 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.63 s | 9.61 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.06 s | 14.89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.32 s | 12.79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.97 s | 22.87 s |
| Top speed | 290 km/h | 283 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 365 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 320 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 718 Boxster GTS hits 100 km/h in 4.47 s versus 4.83 s for the Cayman S (PDK). At this point, the 718 Boxster GTS leads by 0.37 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS is doing 155 km/h against 149 km/h for the Cayman S (PDK). The gap is 0.31 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Boxster GTS crosses the line in 12.32 s versus 12.79 s. The 0.47 s gap represents roughly 24 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 217 km/h versus 209 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS finishes in 21.96 s versus 22.86 s, with a 0.90 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (290 vs 283 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 290 km/h, the 718 Boxster GTS 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 (3.77 kg/hp vs 4.30 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.90 seconds. The 0.37 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster GTS wins (4,46 s vs 4,83 s).
718 Boxster GTS goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,46 seconds (calibrated simulation).
718 Boxster GTS: 365 hp, ratio 3,77 kg/hp. Cayman S (PDK): 320 hp, ratio 4,30 kg/hp.
718 Boxster GTS: 290 km/h. Cayman S (PDK): 283 km/h.