Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster and A110 Pure 252 are neck and neck (4,55 s vs 4,64 s, no significant gap).
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.
| 718 Boxster | A110 Pure 252 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,64 s | 4,55 s+0,09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,76 s | 12,62 s+0,14 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,08 s | 22,69 s+0,39 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 274 km/h | 277 km/h−3 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,45 kg/hp | 4,31 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 718 Boxster | A110 Pure 252 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,28 s | 1,34 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,13 s | 2,24 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,50 s | 3,55 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,64 s | 4,55 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,02 s | 5,87 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,81 s | 9,32 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,72 s | 14,57 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,76 s | 12,62 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,08 s | 22,69 s |
| Top speed | 274 km/h | 277 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 380 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 256 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 103 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
Off the line, the A110 Pure 252 hits 100 km/h in 4.56 s versus 4.65 s for the 718 Boxster. The 0.09 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the A110 Pure 252 is doing 151 km/h against 147 km/h for the 718 Boxster. The gap is 0.03 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the A110 Pure 252 crosses the line in 12.61 s versus 12.76 s. The 0.14 s gap represents roughly 7 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the A110 Pure 252 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 209 km/h versus 204 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A110 Pure 252 finishes in 22.69 s versus 23.08 s, with a 0.39 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (274 vs 277 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 274 km/h, the 718 Boxster 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 (4.45 kg/hp vs 4.31 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 0.09 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster and A110 Pure 252 are neck and neck (4,55 s vs 4,64 s, no significant gap).
718 Boxster goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,64 seconds (calibrated simulation).
718 Boxster: 300 hp, ratio 4,45 kg/hp. A110 Pure 252: 256 hp, ratio 4,31 kg/hp.
718 Boxster: 274 km/h. A110 Pure 252: 277 km/h.