Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster Spyder wins (4,58 s vs 5,81 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayenne S | Boxster Spyder | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.81 s | 4.58 s | 1.22 s · Boxster Spyder |
| 400 m standing start | 13.99 s | 12.41 s | 1.58 s · Boxster Spyder |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.31 s | 22.16 s | 3.15 s · Boxster Spyder |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 258 km/h | 288 km/h | 30 km/h · Boxster Spyder |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.16 kg/hp | 3.51 kg/hp | better ratio · Boxster Spyder |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne S | Boxster Spyder |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.43 s | 1.26 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.33 s | 2.11 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.19 s | 3.65 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.81 s | 4.58 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.82 s | 5.62 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.14 s | 8.74 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21.81 s | 13.32 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.99 s | 12.41 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.31 s | 22.16 s |
| Top speed | 258 km/h | 288 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 | 400 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 065 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 375 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 315 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the Boxster Spyder hits 100 km/h in 4.59 s versus 5.81 s for the Cayenne S. At this point, the Boxster Spyder leads by 1.22 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Boxster Spyder is doing 154 km/h against 133 km/h for the Cayenne S. The gap is 0.89 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Boxster Spyder crosses the line in 12.41 s versus 13.99 s. The 1.58 s gap represents roughly 70 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 186 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Boxster Spyder finishes in 22.15 s versus 25.30 s, with a 3.15 s lead.
Electronically capped at 258 km/h, the Cayenne S never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.16 kg/hp vs 3.51 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.88 seconds. The 1.22 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster Spyder wins (4,58 s vs 5,81 s).
Cayenne S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,81 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S: 400 hp, ratio 5,16 kg/hp. Boxster Spyder: 375 hp, ratio 3,51 kg/hp.
Cayenne S: 258 km/h. Boxster Spyder: 288 km/h.