Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster GTS PDK wins (3,98 s vs 4,69 s).
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.
| M4 Convertible F82 | 718 Boxster GTS PDK | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,69 s | 3,98 s+0,71 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,65 s | 11,89 s+0,76 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,52 s | 21,40 s+1,12 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 290 km/h−40 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,15 kg/hp | 3,85 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | M4 Convertible F82 | 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,38 s | 1,14 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,29 s | 1,90 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,63 s | 3,10 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,69 s | 3,98 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,96 s | 5,08 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,29 s | 7,97 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,14 s | 12,20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,65 s | 11,89 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,52 s | 21,40 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 290 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 431 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 790 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (7-speed M Steptronic with double clutch and Drivelogic) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 365 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 405 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Porsche double-clutch transmission; Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) with mechanical rear differential lock |
Off the line, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK hits 100 km/h in 3.98 s versus 4.69 s for the M4 Convertible. At this point, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK leads by 0.71 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK is doing 159 km/h against 151 km/h for the M4 Convertible. The gap is 0.57 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK crosses the line in 11.88 s versus 12.64 s. The 0.76 s gap represents roughly 39 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 221 km/h versus 213 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK finishes in 21.39 s versus 22.51 s, with a 1.12 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the M4 Convertible is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK at 290 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.15 kg/hp vs 3.85 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.66 seconds. The 0.71 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster GTS PDK wins (3,98 s vs 4,69 s).
M4 Convertible F82 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,69 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M4 Convertible F82: 431 hp, ratio 4,15 kg/hp. 718 Boxster GTS PDK: 365 hp, ratio 3,85 kg/hp.
M4 Convertible F82: 250 km/h. 718 Boxster GTS PDK: 290 km/h.