Sur 0–100 km/h, Boxster 981 gagne (5,60 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.
| Cayman (Manual) 987 | Boxster 981 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,65 s | 5,60 s+0,05 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,79 s−0,07 s | 13,86 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,69 s−0,52 s | 25,21 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 267 km/h+15 km/h | 252 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,94 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,15 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 | Cayman (Manual) 987 | Boxster 981 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,41 s | 1,42 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,35 s | 2,35 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,33 s | 4,14 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,65 s | 5,60 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,58 s | 7,55 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,00 s | 12,82 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,16 s | 21,85 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,79 s | 13,86 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,69 s | 25,21 s |
| Top speed | 267 km/h | 252 km/h |
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 | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6 speed standard |
Off the line, the Boxster hits 100 km/h in 5.60 s versus 5.65 s for the Cayman (Manual). The 0.05 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Boxster is doing 134 km/h against 135 km/h for the Cayman (Manual). The gap is 0.04 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman (Manual) crosses the line in 13.79 s versus 13.86 s. The 0.07 s gap represents roughly 3 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 185 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman (Manual) finishes in 24.69 s versus 25.21 s, with a 0.51 s lead.
On paper, the Cayman (Manual) combines 269 hp, 300 Nm and 1,330 kg — a clear theoretical edge over the Boxster. Yet the Boxster launches quicker. At standstill, both motors deliver peak torque from 0 rpm: the decisive factor is no longer raw power, but available grip. If the Boxster has a better traction coefficient (tyres, weight distribution, traction control calibration), it puts down more force despite inferior specs — exactly what the simulation reflects, calibrated on manufacturer 0-100 km/h times.
Electronically capped at 262 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 5.15 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.61 seconds. The 0.05 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Boxster 981 gagne (5,60 s vs 5,65 s).
Cayman (Manual) 987 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,65 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Cayman (Manual) 987 : 269 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp. Boxster 981 : 259 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp.
Cayman (Manual) 987 : 267 km/h. Boxster 981 : 252 km/h.