Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S Manual and Boxster Spyder are neck and neck (4,75 s vs 4,75 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayman S Manual | Boxster Spyder | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.75 s | 4.75 s | 0.00 s · Boxster Spyder |
| 400 m standing start | 12.78 s | 12.81 s | 0.03 s · Cayman S Manual |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.00 s | 22.98 s | 0.02 s · Boxster Spyder |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 270 km/h | 272 km/h | 2 km/h · Boxster Spyder |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.17 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 Manual | Boxster Spyder |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.24 s · tight gap | 1.27 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.06 s · tight gap | 2.12 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.66 s · tight gap | 3.75 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.75 s | 4.75 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.99 s | 6.27 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.71 s | 9.61 s · tight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 15.25 s | 15.02 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.78 s · tight gap | 12.81 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.00 s | 22.98 s · tight gap |
| Top speed | 270 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 | 324 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 350 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| 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 4.75 s for the Cayman S Manual. The 0.00 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Cayman S Manual is doing 147 km/h against 148 km/h for the Boxster Spyder. The gap is 0.06 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman S Manual crosses the line in 12.77 s versus 12.80 s. The 0.03 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track
Past 400 metres, nothing changes. Same ceiling, same acceleration, same trajectory - both rivals run in formation to the line. The 0.02 s gap at 1,000 metres confirms what the specs already suggested: on track, they’re interchangeable. The real contest happens elsewhere - range, comfort, charging network reliability.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.17 kg/hp vs 3.98 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.05 seconds. The 0.00 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S Manual and Boxster Spyder are neck and neck (4,75 s vs 4,75 s, no significant gap).
Cayman S Manual goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,75 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayman S Manual: 324 hp, ratio 4,17 kg/hp. Boxster Spyder: 320 hp, ratio 3,98 kg/hp.
Cayman S Manual: 270 km/h. Boxster Spyder: 272 km/h.