Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster Manual 987 wins (5,47 s vs 8,36 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.
| Boxster Manual 987 | DS9 E-Tense 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,47 s−2,89 s | 8,36 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,65 s−2,57 s | 16,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,67 s−3,90 s | 28,57 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h+27 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,15 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,51 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 | Boxster Manual 987 | DS9 E-Tense 250 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,35 s | 2,40 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,25 s | 4,01 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,15 s | 6,47 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,47 s | 8,36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,42 s | 10,88 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,95 s | 18,12 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,58 s | 31,70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,65 s | 16,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,67 s | 28,57 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 235 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 259 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 253 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 520 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Boxster Manual hits 100 km/h in 5.47 s versus 8.36 s for the DS9 E-Tense 250. Despite lacking instant torque, 259 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Boxster Manual leads by 2.89 s and sits roughly 32 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Boxster Manual is doing 135 km/h against 121 km/h for the DS9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 1.98 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Boxster Manual crosses the line in 13.65 s versus 16.22 s. The 2.57 s gap represents roughly 104 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Boxster Manual continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 192 km/h versus 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Boxster Manual finishes in 24.66 s versus 28.57 s, with a 3.90 s lead.
Electronically capped at 262 km/h, the Boxster Manual 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.32 seconds. The 2.89 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster Manual 987 wins (5,47 s vs 8,36 s).
Boxster Manual 987 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,47 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Boxster Manual 987: 259 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp. DS9 E-Tense 250: 253 hp, ratio 7,51 kg/hp.
Boxster Manual 987: 262 km/h. DS9 E-Tense 250: 235 km/h.