Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster Spyder 981 and 718 Boxster are neck and neck (4,58 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.
| Boxster Spyder 981 | 718 Boxster | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,58 s−0,06 s | 4,64 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,41 s−0,35 s | 12,76 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,16 s−0,92 s | 23,08 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 288 km/h+14 km/h | 274 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,51 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,45 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 | Boxster Spyder 981 | 718 Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,26 s | 1,28 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,11 s | 2,13 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,65 s | 3,50 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,58 s | 4,64 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,62 s | 6,02 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,74 s | 9,81 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,32 s | 15,72 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,41 s | 12,76 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,16 s | 23,08 s |
| Top speed | 288 km/h | 274 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 375 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 315 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| 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 Boxster Spyder hits 100 km/h in 4.59 s versus 4.65 s for the 718 Boxster. The 0.06 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Boxster Spyder is doing 154 km/h against 147 km/h for the 718 Boxster. The gap is 0.13 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Boxster Spyder crosses the line in 12.41 s versus 12.76 s. The 0.35 s gap represents roughly 18 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Boxster Spyder continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 216 km/h versus 204 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Boxster Spyder finishes in 22.15 s versus 23.08 s, with a 0.93 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (288 vs 274 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 (3.51 kg/hp vs 4.45 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.84 seconds. The 0.06 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster Spyder 981 and 718 Boxster are neck and neck (4,58 s vs 4,64 s, no significant gap).
Boxster Spyder 981 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,58 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Boxster Spyder 981: 375 hp, ratio 3,51 kg/hp. 718 Boxster: 300 hp, ratio 4,45 kg/hp.
Boxster Spyder 981: 288 km/h. 718 Boxster: 274 km/h.