Over 0–100 km/h, F8 Spider wins (3,03 s vs 4,58 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | F8 Spider | Boxster Spyder | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.03 s | 4.58 s | 1.56 s · F8 Spider |
| 400 m standing start | 10.15 s | 12.41 s | 2.26 s · F8 Spider |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18.12 s | 22.16 s | 4.04 s · F8 Spider |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 351 km/h | 288 km/h | 63 km/h · F8 Spider |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.12 kg/hp | 3.51 kg/hp | better ratio · F8 Spider |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | F8 Spider | Boxster Spyder |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.90 s | 1.26 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.50 s | 2.11 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.42 s | 3.65 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.03 s | 4.58 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3.64 s | 5.62 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 5.23 s | 8.74 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 7.46 s | 13.32 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10.15 s | 12.41 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18.12 s | 22.16 s |
| Top speed | 351 km/h | 288 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 | 721 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 770 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 525 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 375 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 315 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the F8 Spider hits 100 km/h in 3.03 s versus 4.59 s for the Boxster Spyder. At this point, the F8 Spider leads by 1.56 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the F8 Spider is doing 190 km/h against 154 km/h for the Boxster Spyder. The gap is 1.50 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the F8 Spider crosses the line in 10.15 s versus 12.41 s. The 2.26 s gap represents roughly 115 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the F8 Spider continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 263 km/h versus 216 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the F8 Spider finishes in 18.12 s versus 22.15 s, with a 4.03 s lead.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (2.12 kg/hp vs 3.51 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.54 seconds. The 1.56 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, F8 Spider wins (3,03 s vs 4,58 s).
F8 Spider goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,03 seconds (calibrated simulation).
F8 Spider: 721 hp, ratio 2,12 kg/hp. Boxster Spyder: 375 hp, ratio 3,51 kg/hp.
F8 Spider: 351 km/h. Boxster Spyder: 288 km/h.