Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster Spyder wins (4,75 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 | Boxster Spyder | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.89 s | 4.75 s | 0.15 s · Boxster Spyder |
| 400 m standing start | 12.90 s | 12.81 s | 0.09 s · Boxster Spyder |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.17 s | 22.98 s | 0.19 s · Boxster Spyder |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 278 km/h | 272 km/h | 6 km/h · Cayman S |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.00 kg/hp | 3.98 kg/hp | better ratio · Boxster Spyder |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayman S | Boxster Spyder |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.36 s | 1.27 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.26 s | 2.12 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.70 s · tight gap | 3.75 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.89 s | 4.75 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.21 s · tight gap | 6.27 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.92 s | 9.61 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15.62 s | 15.02 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.90 s | 12.81 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.17 s | 22.98 s |
| Top speed | 278 km/h | 272 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 | 320 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 275 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Boxster Spyder hits 100 km/h in 4.75 s versus 4.90 s for the Cayman S. At this point, the Boxster Spyder leads by 0.15 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Boxster Spyder is doing 148 km/h against 147 km/h for the Cayman S. The gap is 0.06 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Boxster Spyder crosses the line in 12.80 s versus 12.90 s. The 0.10 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Boxster Spyder continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 206 km/h versus 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Boxster Spyder finishes in 22.97 s versus 23.17 s, with a 0.20 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (278 vs 272 km/h), preventing any comeback.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.00 kg/hp vs 3.98 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.05 seconds. The 0.15 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster Spyder wins (4,75 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. Boxster Spyder: 320 hp, ratio 3,98 kg/hp.
Cayman S: 278 km/h. Boxster Spyder: 272 km/h.