Sur 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman gagne (4,56 s vs 5,71 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 Cayman | Boxster 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,56 s−1,16 s | 5,71 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,66 s−1,34 s | 14,00 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,89 s−2,36 s | 25,25 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 274 km/h+30 km/h | 244 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,45 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,15 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 Cayman | Boxster 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,28 s | 1,41 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,13 s | 2,33 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,50 s | 4,29 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,56 s | 5,71 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,89 s | 7,87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,50 s | 13,10 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,19 s | 21,41 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,66 s | 14,00 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,89 s | 25,25 s |
| Top speed | 274 km/h | 244 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 380 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 259 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the 718 Cayman hits 100 km/h in 4.56 s versus 5.72 s for the Boxster. At this point, the 718 Cayman leads by 1.16 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Cayman is doing 149 km/h against 132 km/h for the Boxster. The gap is 0.83 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Cayman crosses the line in 12.65 s versus 13.99 s. The 1.34 s gap represents roughly 60 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Cayman continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 206 km/h versus 187 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Cayman finishes in 22.89 s versus 25.24 s, with a 2.36 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 718 Cayman is capped at 274 km/h, the Boxster at 262 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit — it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.45 kg/hp vs 5.15 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.00 seconds. The 1.16 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman gagne (4,56 s vs 5,71 s).
718 Cayman passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,56 secondes (simulation calibrée).
718 Cayman : 300 hp, ratio 4,45 kg/hp. Boxster 987 : 259 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp.
718 Cayman : 274 km/h. Boxster 987 : 244 km/h.