Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S wins (4,89 s vs 5,46 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 | Boxster PDK | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.89 s | 5.46 s | 0.56 s · Cayman S |
| 400 m standing start | 12.90 s | 13.60 s | 0.70 s · Cayman S |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.17 s | 24.54 s | 1.37 s · Cayman S |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 278 km/h | 258 km/h | 20 km/h · Cayman S |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.00 kg/hp | 5.27 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayman S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayman S | Boxster PDK |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.36 s · tight gap | 1.48 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.26 s | 2.42 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.70 s | 4.00 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.89 s | 5.46 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.21 s | 7.09 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.92 s | 11.75 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15.62 s | 19.23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.90 s | 13.60 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.17 s | 24.54 s |
| Top speed | 278 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 | 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 | 259 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 365 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayman S hits 100 km/h in 4.90 s versus 5.46 s for the Boxster PDK. At this point, the Cayman S leads by 0.56 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman S is doing 147 km/h against 137 km/h for the Boxster PDK. The gap is 0.41 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman S crosses the line in 12.90 s versus 13.59 s. The 0.69 s gap represents roughly 33 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 205 km/h versus 193 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S finishes in 23.17 s versus 24.54 s, with a 1.37 s lead.
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 (4.00 kg/hp vs 5.27 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.15 seconds. The 0.56 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S wins (4,89 s vs 5,46 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. Boxster PDK: 259 hp, ratio 5,27 kg/hp.
Cayman S: 278 km/h. Boxster PDK: 258 km/h.