Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster PDK 987 wins (5,46 s vs 7,55 s).
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.
| Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1 | Boxster PDK 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,55 s | 5,46 s+2,09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,50 s | 13,60 s+1,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,17 s | 24,54 s+3,63 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 224 km/h | 258 km/h−34 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,68 kg/hp | 5,27 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1 | Boxster PDK 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,73 s | 1,48 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,99 s | 2,42 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,36 s | 4,00 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,55 s | 5,46 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,28 s | 7,09 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,30 s | 11,75 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 35,45 s | 19,23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,50 s | 13,60 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,17 s | 24,54 s |
| Top speed | 224 km/h | 258 km/h |
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 | 2 030 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 259 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 365 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Boxster PDK hits 100 km/h in 5.46 s versus 7.55 s for the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S). At this point, the Boxster PDK leads by 2.09 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Boxster PDK is doing 137 km/h against 119 km/h for the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S). The gap is 1.19 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Boxster PDK crosses the line in 13.59 s versus 15.50 s. The 1.91 s gap represents roughly 76 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Boxster PDK continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 193 km/h versus 166 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Boxster PDK finishes in 24.54 s versus 28.16 s, with a 3.63 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) is capped at 230 km/h, the Boxster PDK 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 (6.68 kg/hp vs 5.27 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.88 seconds. The 2.09 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster PDK 987 wins (5,46 s vs 7,55 s).
Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,55 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1: 304 hp, ratio 6,68 kg/hp. Boxster PDK 987: 259 hp, ratio 5,27 kg/hp.
Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1: 224 km/h. Boxster PDK 987: 258 km/h.