Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman GTS PDK wins (3,98 s vs 5,07 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 718 Cayman GTS PDK | Boxster S | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.98 s | 5.07 s | 1.09 s · 718 Cayman GTS PDK |
| 400 m standing start | 11.89 s | 13.19 s | 1.30 s · 718 Cayman GTS PDK |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.40 s | 23.72 s | 2.32 s · 718 Cayman GTS PDK |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 290 km/h | 272 km/h | 18 km/h · 718 Cayman GTS PDK |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.85 kg/hp | 4.39 kg/hp | better ratio · 718 Cayman GTS PDK |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 718 Cayman GTS PDK | Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.14 s | 1.35 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.90 s | 2.25 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.10 s | 3.85 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.98 s | 5.07 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.08 s | 6.64 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7.97 s | 10.76 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12.20 s | 17.15 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.89 s | 13.19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.40 s | 23.72 s |
| Top speed | 290 km/h | 272 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 | 314 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 361 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 380 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 718 Cayman GTS PDK hits 100 km/h in 3.98 s versus 5.07 s for the Boxster S. At this point, the 718 Cayman GTS PDK leads by 1.09 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Cayman GTS PDK is doing 159 km/h against 143 km/h for the Boxster S. The gap is 0.85 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Cayman GTS PDK crosses the line in 11.88 s versus 13.18 s. The 1.30 s gap represents roughly 63 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Cayman GTS PDK continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 221 km/h versus 199 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Cayman GTS PDK finishes in 21.39 s versus 23.72 s, with a 2.33 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 718 Cayman GTS PDK is capped at 290 km/h, the Boxster S at 272 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 (3.85 kg/hp vs 4.39 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.54 seconds. The 1.09 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman GTS PDK wins (3,98 s vs 5,07 s).
718 Cayman GTS PDK goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,98 seconds (calibrated simulation).
718 Cayman GTS PDK: 365 hp, ratio 3,85 kg/hp. Boxster S: 314 hp, ratio 4,39 kg/hp.
718 Cayman GTS PDK: 290 km/h. Boxster S: 272 km/h.