Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S Manual 987 wins (4,75 s vs 5,46 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 Manual 987 | Boxster PDK 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,75 s−0,71 s | 5,46 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,78 s−0,82 s | 13,60 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,00 s−1,54 s | 24,54 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 270 km/h+12 km/h | 258 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,17 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,27 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 Manual 987 | Boxster PDK 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,24 s | 1,48 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,06 s | 2,42 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,66 s | 4,00 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,75 s | 5,46 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,99 s | 7,09 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,71 s | 11,75 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,25 s | 19,23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,78 s | 13,60 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,00 s | 24,54 s |
| Top speed | 270 km/h | 258 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 324 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 350 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| 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 Manual hits 100 km/h in 4.75 s versus 5.46 s for the Boxster PDK. At this point, the Cayman S Manual leads by 0.71 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman S Manual is doing 147 km/h against 137 km/h for the Boxster PDK. The gap is 0.53 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman S Manual crosses the line in 12.77 s versus 13.59 s. The 0.82 s gap represents roughly 39 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman S Manual continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 207 km/h versus 193 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S Manual finishes in 22.99 s versus 24.54 s, with a 1.55 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (270 vs 258 km/h), preventing any comeback.
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 (4.17 kg/hp vs 5.27 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.15 seconds. The 0.71 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S Manual 987 wins (4,75 s vs 5,46 s).
Cayman S Manual 987 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,75 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayman S Manual 987: 324 hp, ratio 4,17 kg/hp. Boxster PDK 987: 259 hp, ratio 5,27 kg/hp.
Cayman S Manual 987: 270 km/h. Boxster PDK 987: 258 km/h.