Sur 0–100 km/h, M4 Convertible F82 gagne (4,69 s vs 4,77 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.
| M4 Convertible F82 | Boxster Spyder 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,69 s−0,08 s | 4,77 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,65 s−0,04 s | 12,69 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,52 s−0,21 s | 22,73 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 274 km/h−24 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,15 kg/hp | 4,01 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 | Boxster Spyder 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,38 s | 1,35 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,29 s | 2,26 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,63 s | 3,70 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,69 s | 4,77 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,96 s | 5,96 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,29 s | 9,35 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,14 s | 14,53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,65 s | 12,69 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,52 s | 22,73 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 274 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 | M4 Convertible | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (7-speed M Steptronic with double clutch and Drivelogic) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 324 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 300 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Bmw M4 Convertible hits 100 km/h in 4.69 s versus 4.77 s for the Boxster Spyder. The 0.08 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M4 Convertible is doing 151 km/h against 151 km/h for the Boxster Spyder. The gap is 0.03 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M4 Convertible crosses the line in 12.64 s versus 12.69 s. The 0.05 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M4 Convertible continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 213 km/h versus 210 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M4 Convertible finishes in 22.51 s versus 22.73 s, with a 0.21 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (274 km/h), the Boxster Spyder never recovers its launch deficit.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw M4 Convertible 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 (4.15 kg/hp vs 4.01 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.74 seconds. The 0.08 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, M4 Convertible F82 gagne (4,69 s vs 4,77 s).
M4 Convertible F82 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,69 secondes (simulation calibrée).
M4 Convertible F82 : 431 hp, ratio 4,15 kg/hp. Boxster Spyder 987 : 324 hp, ratio 4,01 kg/hp.
M4 Convertible F82 : 250 km/h. Boxster Spyder 987 : 274 km/h.