Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman wins (4,56 s vs 4,84 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 Manual 987 | 718 Cayman | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,84 s | 4,56 s+0,29 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,93 s | 12,66 s+0,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,37 s | 22,89 s+0,48 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 269 km/h | 274 km/h−5 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,32 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,45 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 Manual 987 | 718 Cayman |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,25 s | 1,28 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,09 s | 2,13 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,71 s | 3,50 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,84 s | 4,56 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,18 s | 5,89 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,12 s | 9,50 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16,23 s | 15,19 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,93 s | 12,66 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,37 s | 22,89 s |
| Top speed | 269 km/h | 274 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 | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 361 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| 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 4.85 s for the Boxster S Manual. At this point, the 718 Cayman leads by 0.29 s and sits roughly 1 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Cayman is doing 149 km/h against 145 km/h for the Boxster S Manual. The gap is 0.17 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Cayman crosses the line in 12.65 s versus 12.93 s. The 0.28 s gap represents roughly 14 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 23.37 s, with a 0.48 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (269 vs 274 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Boxster S Manual and the 718 Cayman are governed to 274 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.32 kg/hp vs 4.45 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.28 seconds. The 0.29 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 4,84 s).
Boxster S Manual 987 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,84 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Boxster S Manual 987: 314 hp, ratio 4,32 kg/hp. 718 Cayman: 300 hp, ratio 4,45 kg/hp.
Boxster S Manual 987: 269 km/h. 718 Cayman: 274 km/h.