Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayman S 981 gagne (4,89 s vs 5,07 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 S 981 | Boxster S 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,89 s−0,18 s | 5,07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,90 s−0,29 s | 13,19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,17 s−0,55 s | 23,72 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 278 km/h+6 km/h | 272 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,00 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,39 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 S 981 | Boxster S 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,36 s | 1,35 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,26 s | 2,25 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,70 s | 3,85 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,89 s | 5,07 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,21 s | 6,64 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,92 s | 10,76 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,62 s | 17,15 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,90 s | 13,19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,17 s | 23,72 s |
| Top speed | 278 km/h | 272 km/h |
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 | 314 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 361 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 380 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayman S hits 100 km/h in 4.90 s versus 5.07 s for the Boxster S. The 0.18 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Cayman S is doing 147 km/h against 143 km/h for the Boxster S. The gap is 0.15 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman S crosses the line in 12.90 s versus 13.18 s. The 0.28 s gap represents roughly 14 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 205 km/h versus 199 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S finishes in 23.17 s versus 23.72 s, with a 0.55 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (278 vs 272 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 272 km/h, the Boxster S 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 4.39 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.54 seconds. The 0.18 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, Cayman S 981 gagne (4,89 s vs 5,07 s).
Cayman S 981 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,89 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Cayman S 981 : 330 hp, ratio 4,00 kg/hp. Boxster S 987 : 314 hp, ratio 4,39 kg/hp.
Cayman S 981 : 278 km/h. Boxster S 987 : 272 km/h.