Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayman S PDK 987 gagne (4,67 s vs 5,60 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 PDK 987 | Boxster 981 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,67 s−0,93 s | 5,60 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,60 s−1,26 s | 13,86 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,56 s−2,65 s | 25,21 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 286 km/h+34 km/h | 252 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,24 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,15 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 PDK 987 | Boxster 981 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,32 s | 1,42 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,20 s | 2,35 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,59 s | 4,14 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,67 s | 5,60 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,86 s | 7,55 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,21 s | 12,82 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,23 s | 21,85 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,60 s | 13,86 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,56 s | 25,21 s |
| Top speed | 286 km/h | 252 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 | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 259 hp | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6 speed standard |
Off the line, the Cayman S PDK hits 100 km/h in 4.67 s versus 5.60 s for the Boxster. At this point, the Cayman S PDK leads by 0.93 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman S PDK is doing 151 km/h against 134 km/h for the Boxster. The gap is 0.69 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman S PDK crosses the line in 12.60 s versus 13.86 s. The 1.26 s gap represents roughly 57 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman S PDK continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 212 km/h versus 185 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S PDK finishes in 22.56 s versus 25.21 s, with a 2.65 s lead.
Electronically capped at 262 km/h, the Boxster 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 (4.24 kg/hp vs 5.15 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.61 seconds. The 0.93 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayman S PDK 987 gagne (4,67 s vs 5,60 s).
Cayman S PDK 987 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,67 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Cayman S PDK 987 : 324 hp, ratio 4,24 kg/hp. Boxster 981 : 259 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp.
Cayman S PDK 987 : 286 km/h. Boxster 981 : 252 km/h.