Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster wins (4,64 s vs 6,06 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 718 Boxster | 308 GTi 270 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.64 s | 6.06 s | 1.42 s · 718 Boxster |
| 400 m standing start | 12.76 s | 13.98 s | 1.22 s · 718 Boxster |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.08 s | 24.72 s | 1.64 s · 718 Boxster |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 274 km/h | 270 km/h | 4 km/h · 718 Boxster |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.45 kg/hp | 4.63 kg/hp | better ratio · 718 Boxster |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 718 Boxster | 308 GTi 270 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.28 s | 1.67 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.13 s | 2.79 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.50 s | 4.64 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.64 s | 6.06 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.02 s | 7.66 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.81 s | 12.18 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15.72 s | 18.70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.76 s | 13.98 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.08 s | 24.72 s |
| Top speed | 274 km/h | 270 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 | 300 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 380 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 272 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 330 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 260 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the 718 Boxster hits 100 km/h in 4.65 s versus 6.06 s for the 308 GTi 270. At this point, the 718 Boxster leads by 1.42 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Boxster is doing 147 km/h against 140 km/h for the 308 GTi 270. The gap is 0.97 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Boxster crosses the line in 12.76 s versus 13.98 s. The 1.22 s gap represents roughly 57 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 196 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Boxster finishes in 23.08 s versus 24.71 s, with a 1.63 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (274 vs 270 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 4.63 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.50 seconds. The 1.42 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster wins (4,64 s vs 6,06 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. 308 GTi 270: 272 hp, ratio 4,63 kg/hp.
718 Boxster: 274 km/h. 308 GTi 270: 270 km/h.