Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster PDK wins (5,46 s vs 5,68 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Focus ST 280 | Boxster PDK | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.68 s | 5.46 s | 0.22 s · Boxster PDK |
| 400 m standing start | 13.80 s | 13.60 s | 0.20 s · Boxster PDK |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.64 s | 24.54 s | 0.10 s · Boxster PDK |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 264 km/h | 258 km/h | 6 km/h · Focus ST 280 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.11 kg/hp | 5.27 kg/hp | better ratio · Focus ST 280 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Focus ST 280 | Boxster PDK |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.66 s | 1.48 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.77 s | 2.42 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.37 s | 4.00 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.68 s | 5.46 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.28 s | 7.09 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.78 s | 11.75 s · tight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.05 s | 19.23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.80 s | 13.60 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.64 s | 24.54 s · tight gap |
| Top speed | 264 km/h | 258 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 | 280 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 431 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 259 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 365 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Boxster PDK hits 100 km/h in 5.46 s versus 5.68 s for the Focus ST 280. At this point, the Boxster PDK leads by 0.22 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Boxster PDK is doing 137 km/h against 139 km/h for the Focus ST 280. The gap is 0.24 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Boxster PDK crosses the line in 13.59 s versus 13.79 s. The 0.20 s gap represents roughly 9 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Boxster PDK maxes out at 258 km/h while the Focus ST 280 keeps accelerating towards 264 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.16 s.
At 1,000 metres, the Boxster PDK finishes in 24.54 s versus 24.63 s, with just 0.10 s to spare. The Focus ST 280 fails to fully close the launch gap.
Electronically capped at 261 km/h, the Boxster PDK 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 (5.11 kg/hp vs 5.27 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.27 seconds. The 0.22 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster PDK wins (5,46 s vs 5,68 s).
Focus ST 280 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,68 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Focus ST 280: 280 hp, ratio 5,11 kg/hp. Boxster PDK: 259 hp, ratio 5,27 kg/hp.
Focus ST 280: 264 km/h. Boxster PDK: 258 km/h.