Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S (PDK) 987 wins (4,83 s vs 5,07 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 S 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s−0,24 s | 5,07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,79 s−0,40 s | 13,19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,87 s−0,85 s | 23,72 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 283 km/h+11 km/h | 272 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,30 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,39 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 S 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,35 s | 1,35 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,26 s | 2,25 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,70 s | 3,85 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s | 5,07 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,07 s | 6,64 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,61 s | 10,76 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,89 s | 17,15 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,79 s | 13,19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,87 s | 23,72 s |
| Top speed | 283 km/h | 272 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 320 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 314 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 361 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 380 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayman S (PDK) hits 100 km/h in 4.83 s versus 5.07 s for the Boxster S. At this point, the Cayman S (PDK) leads by 0.24 s and sits roughly 1 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman S (PDK) is doing 149 km/h against 143 km/h for the Boxster S. The gap is 0.20 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman S (PDK) crosses the line in 12.79 s versus 13.18 s. The 0.40 s gap represents roughly 20 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman S (PDK) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 209 km/h versus 199 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S (PDK) finishes in 22.86 s versus 23.72 s, with a 0.86 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (283 vs 272 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 272 km/h, the Boxster S 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 (4.30 kg/hp vs 4.39 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.54 seconds. The 0.24 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S (PDK) 987 wins (4,83 s vs 5,07 s).
Cayman S (PDK) 987 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayman S (PDK) 987: 320 hp, ratio 4,30 kg/hp. Boxster S 987: 314 hp, ratio 4,39 kg/hp.
Cayman S (PDK) 987: 283 km/h. Boxster S 987: 272 km/h.