Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster Spyder 981 wins (4,58 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 Spyder 981 | Cayman (Manual) 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,58 s−1,07 s | 5,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,41 s−1,38 s | 13,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,16 s−2,53 s | 24,69 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 288 km/h+21 km/h | 267 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,51 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 Spyder 981 | Cayman (Manual) 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,26 s | 1,41 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,11 s | 2,35 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,65 s | 4,33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,58 s | 5,65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,62 s | 7,58 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,74 s | 12,00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,32 s | 19,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,41 s | 13,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,16 s | 24,69 s |
| Top speed | 288 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 | 375 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 315 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| 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 Spyder hits 100 km/h in 4.59 s versus 5.65 s for the Cayman (Manual). At this point, the Boxster Spyder leads by 1.07 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Boxster Spyder is doing 154 km/h against 135 km/h for the Cayman (Manual). The gap is 0.84 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Boxster Spyder crosses the line in 12.41 s versus 13.79 s. The 1.38 s gap represents roughly 64 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Boxster Spyder continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 216 km/h versus 193 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Boxster Spyder finishes in 22.15 s versus 24.69 s, with a 2.54 s lead.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.51 kg/hp vs 4.94 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.61 seconds. The 1.07 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster Spyder 981 wins (4,58 s vs 5,65 s).
Boxster Spyder 981 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,58 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Boxster Spyder 981: 375 hp, ratio 3,51 kg/hp. Cayman (Manual) 987: 269 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp.
Boxster Spyder 981: 288 km/h. Cayman (Manual) 987: 267 km/h.