Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman wins (4,56 s vs 4,94 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Boxster S | 718 Cayman | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.94 s | 4.56 s | 0.38 s · 718 Cayman |
| 400 m standing start | 13.01 s | 12.66 s | 0.35 s · 718 Cayman |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.47 s | 22.89 s | 0.58 s · 718 Cayman |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 273 km/h | 274 km/h | 1 km/h · 718 Cayman |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.14 kg/hp | 4.45 kg/hp | better ratio · Boxster S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Boxster S | 718 Cayman |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.36 s | 1.28 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.26 s | 2.13 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.72 s | 3.50 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.94 s | 4.56 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.32 s | 5.89 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.22 s | 9.50 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16.38 s | 15.19 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.01 s | 12.66 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.47 s | 22.89 s |
| Top speed | 273 km/h | 274 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 | 319 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 361 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 320 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 380 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 718 Cayman hits 100 km/h in 4.56 s versus 4.94 s for the Boxster S. At this point, the 718 Cayman leads by 0.38 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Cayman is doing 149 km/h against 145 km/h for the Boxster S. The gap is 0.26 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Cayman crosses the line in 12.65 s versus 13.01 s. The 0.36 s gap represents roughly 18 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Cayman continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 206 km/h versus 202 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Cayman finishes in 22.89 s versus 23.47 s, with a 0.58 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (273 vs 274 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Boxster S is capped at 279 km/h, the 718 Cayman at 274 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 (4.14 kg/hp vs 4.45 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.23 seconds. The 0.38 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 wins (4,56 s vs 4,94 s).
Boxster S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,94 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Boxster S: 319 hp, ratio 4,14 kg/hp. 718 Cayman: 300 hp, ratio 4,45 kg/hp.
Boxster S: 273 km/h. 718 Cayman: 274 km/h.