Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster S 987 wins (5,07 s vs 5,65 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.
| Boxster S 987 | Cayman (Manual) 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,07 s−0,58 s | 5,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,19 s−0,60 s | 13,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,72 s−0,97 s | 24,69 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 272 km/h+5 km/h | 267 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,39 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 | Boxster S 987 | Cayman (Manual) 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,35 s | 1,41 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,25 s | 2,35 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,85 s | 4,33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,07 s | 5,65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,64 s | 7,58 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,76 s | 12,00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,15 s | 19,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,19 s | 13,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,72 s | 24,69 s |
| Top speed | 272 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 | 314 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 361 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 380 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 Boxster S hits 100 km/h in 5.07 s versus 5.65 s for the Cayman (Manual). At this point, the Boxster S leads by 0.58 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Boxster S is doing 143 km/h against 135 km/h for the Cayman (Manual). The gap is 0.41 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Boxster S crosses the line in 13.18 s versus 13.79 s. The 0.60 s gap represents roughly 28 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Boxster S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 199 km/h versus 193 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Boxster S finishes in 23.72 s versus 24.69 s, with a 0.97 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (272 vs 267 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 272 km/h, the 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 (4.39 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 0.58 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster S 987 wins (5,07 s vs 5,65 s).
Boxster S 987 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,07 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Boxster S 987: 314 hp, ratio 4,39 kg/hp. Cayman (Manual) 987: 269 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp.
Boxster S 987: 272 km/h. Cayman (Manual) 987: 267 km/h.