Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster GTS PDK wins (3,98 s vs 4,89 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 GTS PDK | Cayman S 981 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,98 s−0,91 s | 4,89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,89 s−1,01 s | 12,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,40 s−1,77 s | 23,17 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 290 km/h+12 km/h | 278 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,85 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,00 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 GTS PDK | Cayman S 981 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,14 s | 1,36 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,90 s | 2,26 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,10 s | 3,70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,98 s | 4,89 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,08 s | 6,21 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,97 s | 9,92 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,20 s | 15,62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,89 s | 12,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,40 s | 23,17 s |
| Top speed | 290 km/h | 278 km/h |
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 | 330 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 369 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 320 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
Off the line, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK hits 100 km/h in 3.98 s versus 4.90 s for the Cayman S. At this point, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK leads by 0.91 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK is doing 159 km/h against 147 km/h for the Cayman S. The gap is 0.70 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 12.90 s. The 1.02 s gap represents roughly 51 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 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK finishes in 21.39 s versus 23.17 s, with a 1.78 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (290 vs 278 km/h), preventing any comeback.
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 4.00 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.04 seconds. The 0.91 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 4,89 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 S 981: 330 hp, ratio 4,00 kg/hp.
718 Boxster GTS PDK: 290 km/h. Cayman S 981: 278 km/h.