Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster wins (4,64 s vs 6,43 s).
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 | Focus ST 250 Gen3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,64 s−1,79 s | 6,43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,76 s−1,80 s | 14,56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,08 s−2,69 s | 25,77 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 274 km/h+20 km/h | 254 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,45 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,56 kg/hp |
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 | Focus ST 250 Gen3 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,28 s | 1,83 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,13 s | 3,06 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,50 s | 5,09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,64 s | 6,43 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,02 s | 8,42 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,81 s | 13,56 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,72 s | 21,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,76 s | 14,56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,08 s | 25,77 s |
| Top speed | 274 km/h | 254 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 | 250 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 390 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the 718 Boxster hits 100 km/h in 4.65 s versus 6.43 s for the Focus ST 250 Gen3. At this point, the 718 Boxster leads by 1.79 s and sits roughly 21 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Boxster is doing 147 km/h against 134 km/h for the Focus ST 250 Gen3. The gap is 1.38 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Boxster crosses the line in 12.76 s versus 14.55 s. The 1.80 s gap represents roughly 80 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Boxster continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 204 km/h versus 188 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Boxster finishes in 23.08 s versus 25.77 s, with a 2.69 s lead.
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 5.56 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.42 seconds. The 1.79 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster wins (4,64 s vs 6,43 s).
718 Boxster goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,64 seconds (calibrated simulation).
718 Boxster: 300 hp, ratio 4,45 kg/hp. Focus ST 250 Gen3: 250 hp, ratio 5,56 kg/hp.
718 Boxster: 274 km/h. Focus ST 250 Gen3: 254 km/h.