Over 0–100 km/h, M4 Convertible F82 wins (4,69 s vs 5,07 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | M4 Convertible F82 | Boxster S | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.69 s | 5.07 s | 0.38 s · M4 Convertible F82 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.65 s | 13.19 s | 0.54 s · M4 Convertible F82 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.52 s | 23.72 s | 1.20 s · M4 Convertible F82 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 272 km/h | 22 km/h · Boxster S |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.15 kg/hp | 4.39 kg/hp | better ratio · M4 Convertible F82 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | M4 Convertible F82 | Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.38 s | 1.35 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.29 s | 2.25 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.63 s | 3.85 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.69 s | 5.07 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.96 s | 6.64 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.29 s | 10.76 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.14 s | 17.15 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.65 s | 13.19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.52 s | 23.72 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 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 | 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 | 314 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 361 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 380 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the M4 Convertible hits 100 km/h in 4.69 s versus 5.07 s for the Boxster S. At this point, the M4 Convertible leads by 0.38 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M4 Convertible is doing 151 km/h against 143 km/h for the Boxster S. The gap is 0.28 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M4 Convertible crosses the line in 12.64 s versus 13.18 s. The 0.54 s gap represents roughly 27 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the M4 Convertible continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 213 km/h versus 199 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M4 Convertible finishes in 22.51 s versus 23.72 s, with a 1.20 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (272 km/h), the Boxster S never recovers its launch deficit.
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 Boxster S at 272 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 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 0.38 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, M4 Convertible F82 wins (4,69 s vs 5,07 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. Boxster S: 314 hp, ratio 4,39 kg/hp.
M4 Convertible F82: 250 km/h. Boxster S: 272 km/h.