Over 0–100 km/h, 2019 911 Speedster 992 wins (3,92 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 | 2019 911 Speedster 992 | 718 Boxster GTS | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.92 s | 4.46 s | 0.55 s · 2019 911 Speedster 992 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.61 s | 12.32 s | 0.71 s · 2019 911 Speedster 992 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.68 s | 21.97 s | 1.29 s · 2019 911 Speedster 992 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 309 km/h | 290 km/h | 19 km/h · 2019 911 Speedster 992 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.88 kg/hp | 3.77 kg/hp | better ratio · 2019 911 Speedster 992 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 2019 911 Speedster 992 | 718 Boxster GTS |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.07 s · tight gap | 1.21 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.78 s | 2.02 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.10 s | 3.52 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.92 s | 4.46 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.79 s | 5.50 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7.42 s | 8.63 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 11.01 s | 13.06 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.61 s | 12.32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.68 s | 21.97 s |
| Top speed | 309 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 | 509 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 469 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 465 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| 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 2019 911 Speedster hits 100 km/h in 3.92 s versus 4.47 s for the 718 Boxster GTS. At this point, the 2019 911 Speedster leads by 0.55 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 2019 911 Speedster is doing 164 km/h against 155 km/h for the 718 Boxster GTS. The gap is 0.49 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 2019 911 Speedster crosses the line in 11.61 s versus 12.32 s. The 0.71 s gap represents roughly 38 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 2019 911 Speedster continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 230 km/h versus 217 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 2019 911 Speedster finishes in 20.68 s versus 21.96 s, with a 1.28 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 2019 911 Speedster is capped at 309 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 (2.88 kg/hp vs 3.77 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.41 seconds. The 0.55 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 2019 911 Speedster 992 wins (3,92 s vs 4,46 s).
2019 911 Speedster 992 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,92 seconds (calibrated simulation).
2019 911 Speedster 992: 509 hp, ratio 2,88 kg/hp. 718 Boxster GTS: 365 hp, ratio 3,77 kg/hp.
2019 911 Speedster 992: 309 km/h. 718 Boxster GTS: 290 km/h.