Over 0–100 km/h, Mustang GT S550 450 wins (4,53 s vs 4,64 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Mustang GT S550 450 | 718 Boxster | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.53 s | 4.64 s | 0.12 s · Mustang GT S550 450 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.46 s | 12.76 s | 0.30 s · Mustang GT S550 450 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.31 s | 23.08 s | 0.77 s · Mustang GT S550 450 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 274 km/h | 24 km/h · 718 Boxster |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.82 kg/hp | 4.45 kg/hp | better ratio · Mustang GT S550 450 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Mustang GT S550 450 | 718 Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.35 s | 1.28 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.25 s | 2.13 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.54 s | 3.50 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.53 s · tight gap | 4.64 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.70 s | 6.02 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.93 s | 9.81 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.86 s | 15.72 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.46 s | 12.76 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.31 s | 23.08 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 274 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 | 455 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 529 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 738 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 10-speed torque-converter automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 380 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Mustang GT S550 450 hits 100 km/h in 4.53 s versus 4.65 s for the 718 Boxster. Despite the faster sprint time, the 718 Boxster is 2 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Mustang GT S550 450 is doing 154 km/h against 147 km/h for the 718 Boxster. The gap is 0.10 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Mustang GT S550 450 crosses the line in 12.46 s versus 12.76 s. The 0.30 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Mustang GT S550 450 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 213 km/h versus 204 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Mustang GT S550 450 finishes in 22.31 s versus 23.08 s, with a 0.77 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (274 km/h), the 718 Boxster never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Mustang GT S550 450 is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 718 Boxster at 274 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 (3.82 kg/hp vs 4.45 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.84 seconds. The 0.12 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Mustang GT S550 450 wins (4,53 s vs 4,64 s).
Mustang GT S550 450 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,53 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Mustang GT S550 450: 455 hp, ratio 3,82 kg/hp. 718 Boxster: 300 hp, ratio 4,45 kg/hp.
Mustang GT S550 450: 250 km/h. 718 Boxster: 274 km/h.