Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster wins (5,71 s vs 7,11 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayenne (6-speed manual) | Boxster | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.11 s | 5.71 s | 1.40 s · Boxster |
| 400 m standing start | 15.11 s | 13.89 s | 1.22 s · Boxster |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.25 s | 25.03 s | 2.22 s · Boxster |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 261 km/h | 31 km/h · Boxster |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.56 kg/hp | 5.27 kg/hp | better ratio · Boxster |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne (6-speed manual) | Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.69 s | 1.50 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.08 s | 2.44 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.00 s | 4.24 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.11 s | 5.71 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.24 s | 7.60 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.17 s | 12.65 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29.15 s | 20.75 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.11 s | 13.89 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.25 s | 25.03 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 261 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 | 304 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 995 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 259 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 365 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Boxster hits 100 km/h in 5.71 s versus 7.11 s for the Cayenne (6-speed manual). At this point, the Boxster leads by 1.40 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Boxster is doing 134 km/h against 125 km/h for the Cayenne (6-speed manual). The gap is 0.80 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Boxster crosses the line in 13.88 s versus 15.11 s. The 1.22 s gap represents roughly 51 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Boxster continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 189 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Boxster finishes in 25.03 s versus 27.24 s, with a 2.22 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne (6-speed manual) is capped at 230 km/h, the Boxster at 261 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 (6.56 kg/hp vs 5.27 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.93 seconds. The 1.40 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster wins (5,71 s vs 7,11 s).
Cayenne (6-speed manual) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,11 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne (6-speed manual): 304 hp, ratio 6,56 kg/hp. Boxster: 259 hp, ratio 5,27 kg/hp.
Cayenne (6-speed manual): 230 km/h. Boxster: 261 km/h.