Over 0–100 km/h, M8 Competition Convertible F92 wins (3,32 s vs 4,46 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
4.46 s
| Measure | M8 Competition Convertible F92 | 718 Boxster GTS | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.32 s | 4.46 s | 1.15 s · M8 Competition Convertible F92 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.15 s | 12.32 s | 1.17 s · M8 Competition Convertible F92 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.23 s | 21.97 s | 1.74 s · M8 Competition Convertible F92 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 290 km/h | 40 km/h · 718 Boxster GTS |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.24 kg/hp | 3.77 kg/hp | better ratio · M8 Competition Convertible F92 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | M8 Competition Convertible F92 | 718 Boxster GTS |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.02 s | 1.21 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.68 s | 2.02 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.64 s | 3.52 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.32 s | 4.46 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.17 s | 5.50 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6.67 s | 8.63 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10.32 s | 13.06 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.15 s | 12.32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.23 s | 21.97 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 290 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 | 625 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 025 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, transmission oil cooling |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 365 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the M8 Competition Convertible hits 100 km/h in 3.32 s versus 4.47 s for the 718 Boxster GTS. At this point, the M8 Competition Convertible leads by 1.15 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M8 Competition Convertible is doing 168 km/h against 155 km/h for the 718 Boxster GTS. The gap is 0.88 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M8 Competition Convertible crosses the line in 11.14 s versus 12.32 s. The 1.17 s gap represents roughly 61 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the M8 Competition Convertible continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 234 km/h versus 217 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M8 Competition Convertible finishes in 20.23 s versus 21.96 s, with a 1.74 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (290 km/h), the 718 Boxster GTS never recovers its launch deficit.
The M8 Competition Convertible features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 718 Boxster GTS’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the M8 Competition Convertible is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 718 Boxster GTS 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 (3.24 kg/hp vs 3.77 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.41 seconds. The 1.15 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, M8 Competition Convertible F92 wins (3,32 s vs 4,46 s).
M8 Competition Convertible F92 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,32 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M8 Competition Convertible F92: 625 hp, ratio 3,24 kg/hp. 718 Boxster GTS: 365 hp, ratio 3,77 kg/hp.
M8 Competition Convertible F92: 250 km/h. 718 Boxster GTS: 290 km/h.