Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster PDK wins (5,46 s vs 5,58 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayman (PDK) | Boxster PDK | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.58 s | 5.46 s | 0.13 s · Boxster PDK |
| 400 m standing start | 13.65 s | 13.60 s | 0.05 s · Boxster PDK |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.51 s | 24.54 s | 0.03 s · Cayman (PDK) |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 261 km/h | 258 km/h | 3 km/h · Cayman (PDK) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.06 kg/hp | 5.27 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayman (PDK) |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayman (PDK) | Boxster PDK |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.48 s · tight gap | 1.48 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.46 s | 2.42 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.13 s | 4.00 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.58 s | 5.46 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.14 s | 7.09 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.74 s · tight gap | 11.75 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18.95 s | 19.23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.65 s | 13.60 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.51 s · tight gap | 24.54 s |
| Top speed | 261 km/h | 258 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 | 1 360 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| 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 5.58 s for the Cayman (PDK). At this point, the Boxster PDK leads by 0.13 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Boxster PDK is doing 137 km/h against 137 km/h for the Cayman (PDK). The gap is 0.06 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Boxster PDK crosses the line in 13.59 s versus 13.65 s. The 0.05 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 258 km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 258 km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the Cayman (PDK) finishes in 24.50 s versus 24.54 s. The 0.03 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
On paper, the Cayman (PDK) combines 269 hp, 300 Nm and 1,360 kg - a clear theoretical edge over the Boxster PDK. Yet the Boxster PDK 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 PDK 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 261 km/h, the Boxster PDK 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 (5.06 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 8.22 seconds. The 0.13 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster PDK wins (5,46 s vs 5,58 s).
Cayman (PDK) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,58 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayman (PDK): 269 hp, ratio 5,06 kg/hp. Boxster PDK: 259 hp, ratio 5,27 kg/hp.
Cayman (PDK): 261 km/h. Boxster PDK: 258 km/h.