Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster wins (4,64 s vs 4,89 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayman S | 718 Boxster | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.89 s | 4.64 s | 0.25 s · 718 Boxster |
| 400 m standing start | 12.90 s | 12.76 s | 0.14 s · 718 Boxster |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.17 s | 23.08 s | 0.09 s · 718 Boxster |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 278 km/h | 274 km/h | 4 km/h · Cayman S |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.00 kg/hp | 4.45 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayman S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayman S | 718 Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.36 s | 1.28 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.26 s | 2.13 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.70 s | 3.50 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.89 s | 4.64 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.21 s | 6.02 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.92 s | 9.81 s · tight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 15.62 s · tight gap | 15.72 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.90 s | 12.76 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.17 s | 23.08 s · tight gap |
| Top speed | 278 km/h | 274 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 | 330 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 369 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 320 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 380 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 718 Boxster hits 100 km/h in 4.65 s versus 4.90 s for the Cayman S. At this point, the 718 Boxster leads by 0.25 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Boxster is doing 147 km/h against 147 km/h for the Cayman S. The gap is 0.16 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Boxster crosses the line in 12.76 s versus 12.90 s. The 0.14 s gap represents roughly 7 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the 718 Boxster finishes in 23.08 s versus 23.17 s, with just 0.09 s to spare. The Cayman S fails to fully close the launch gap.
Electronically capped at 274 km/h, the 718 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 (4.00 kg/hp vs 4.45 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.04 seconds. The 0.25 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster wins (4,64 s vs 4,89 s).
Cayman S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,89 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayman S: 330 hp, ratio 4,00 kg/hp. 718 Boxster: 300 hp, ratio 4,45 kg/hp.
Cayman S: 278 km/h. 718 Boxster: 274 km/h.