Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman (Manual) and Boxster are neck and neck (5,65 s vs 5,71 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayman (Manual) | Boxster | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.65 s | 5.71 s | 0.06 s · Cayman (Manual) |
| 400 m standing start | 13.79 s | 13.89 s | 0.10 s · Cayman (Manual) |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.69 s | 25.03 s | 0.34 s · Cayman (Manual) |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 267 km/h | 261 km/h | 6 km/h · Cayman (Manual) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.94 kg/hp | 5.27 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayman (Manual) |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayman (Manual) | Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.41 s · tight gap | 1.50 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.35 s · tight gap | 2.44 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.33 s | 4.24 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.65 s · tight gap | 5.71 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.58 s · tight gap | 7.60 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.00 s | 12.65 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.16 s | 20.75 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.79 s · tight gap | 13.89 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.69 s | 25.03 s |
| Top speed | 267 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 | 269 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 330 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| 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 Cayman (Manual) hits 100 km/h in 5.65 s versus 5.71 s for the Boxster. The 0.06 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Cayman (Manual) is doing 135 km/h against 134 km/h for the Boxster. The gap is 0.03 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman (Manual) crosses the line in 13.79 s versus 13.88 s. The 0.10 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman (Manual) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 193 km/h versus 189 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman (Manual) finishes in 24.69 s versus 25.03 s, with a 0.34 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (267 vs 261 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 261 km/h, the Boxster 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 (4.94 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 8.70 seconds. The 0.06 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman (Manual) and Boxster are neck and neck (5,65 s vs 5,71 s, no significant gap).
Cayman (Manual) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,65 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayman (Manual): 269 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp. Boxster: 259 hp, ratio 5,27 kg/hp.
Cayman (Manual): 267 km/h. Boxster: 261 km/h.