Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster GTS PDK wins (3,98 s vs 5,65 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
3.98 s
5.65 s
| Measure | 718 Boxster GTS PDK | Cayman (Manual) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.98 s | 5.65 s | 1.67 s · 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
| 400 m standing start | 11.89 s | 13.79 s | 1.90 s · 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.40 s | 24.69 s | 3.29 s · 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 290 km/h | 267 km/h | 23 km/h · 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.85 kg/hp | 4.94 kg/hp | better ratio · 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 718 Boxster GTS PDK | Cayman (Manual) |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.14 s | 1.41 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.90 s | 2.35 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.10 s | 4.33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.98 s | 5.65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.08 s | 7.58 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7.97 s | 12.00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12.20 s | 19.16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.89 s | 13.79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.40 s | 24.69 s |
| Top speed | 290 km/h | 267 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 | 1 405 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Porsche double-clutch transmission; Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) with mechanical rear differential lock |
| 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 GTS PDK hits 100 km/h in 3.98 s versus 5.65 s for the Cayman (Manual). At this point, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK leads by 1.67 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK is doing 159 km/h against 135 km/h for the Cayman (Manual). The gap is 1.26 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK crosses the line in 11.88 s versus 13.79 s. The 1.90 s gap represents roughly 87 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 221 km/h versus 193 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK finishes in 21.39 s versus 24.69 s, with a 3.30 s lead.
Electronically capped at 290 km/h, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK 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 (3.85 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 8.61 seconds. The 1.67 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster GTS PDK wins (3,98 s vs 5,65 s).
718 Boxster GTS PDK goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,98 seconds (calibrated simulation).
718 Boxster GTS PDK: 365 hp, ratio 3,85 kg/hp. Cayman (Manual): 269 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp.
718 Boxster GTS PDK: 290 km/h. Cayman (Manual): 267 km/h.