Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster Spyder 987 wins (4,77 s vs 4,89 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 Spyder 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,89 s | 4,77 s+0,13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,90 s | 12,69 s+0,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,17 s | 22,73 s+0,44 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 278 km/h+4 km/h | 274 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,00 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,01 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 Spyder 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,36 s | 1,35 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,26 s | 2,26 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,70 s | 3,70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,89 s | 4,77 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,21 s | 5,96 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,92 s | 9,35 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,62 s | 14,53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,90 s | 12,69 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,17 s | 22,73 s |
| Top speed | 278 km/h | 274 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 | 324 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 300 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Boxster Spyder hits 100 km/h in 4.77 s versus 4.90 s for the Cayman S. The 0.13 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Boxster Spyder is doing 151 km/h against 147 km/h for the Cayman S. The gap is 0.10 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Boxster Spyder crosses the line in 12.69 s versus 12.90 s. The 0.21 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Boxster Spyder continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 210 km/h versus 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Boxster Spyder finishes in 22.73 s versus 23.17 s, with a 0.44 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (278 vs 274 km/h), preventing any comeback.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.00 kg/hp vs 4.01 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 0.13 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster Spyder 987 wins (4,77 s vs 4,89 s).
Cayman S 981 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,89 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayman S 981: 330 hp, ratio 4,00 kg/hp. Boxster Spyder 987: 324 hp, ratio 4,01 kg/hp.
Cayman S 981: 278 km/h. Boxster Spyder 987: 274 km/h.