Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster S wins (4,16 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 S | Cayman Manual 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,16 s−1,24 s | 5,40 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,06 s−1,49 s | 13,55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,70 s−2,74 s | 24,44 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 285 km/h+18 km/h | 267 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,87 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 S | Cayman Manual 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,18 s | 1,32 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,98 s | 2,20 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,21 s | 4,08 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,16 s | 5,40 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,25 s | 7,26 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,26 s | 11,69 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,69 s | 18,88 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,06 s | 13,55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,70 s | 24,44 s |
| Top speed | 285 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 | 350 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 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 S hits 100 km/h in 4.16 s versus 5.40 s for the Cayman Manual. At this point, the 718 Boxster S leads by 1.24 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Boxster S is doing 157 km/h against 136 km/h for the Cayman Manual. The gap is 0.92 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Boxster S crosses the line in 12.06 s versus 13.55 s. The 1.49 s gap represents roughly 69 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Boxster S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 218 km/h versus 193 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Boxster S finishes in 21.69 s versus 24.44 s, with a 2.75 s lead.
Electronically capped at 285 km/h, the 718 Boxster S 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 (3.87 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 1.24 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster S wins (4,16 s vs 5,40 s).
718 Boxster S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,16 seconds (calibrated simulation).
718 Boxster S: 350 hp, ratio 3,87 kg/hp. Cayman Manual 987: 269 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp.
718 Boxster S: 285 km/h. Cayman Manual 987: 267 km/h.