Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster GTS PDK wins (3,98 s vs 4,87 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
3.98 s
4.87 s
| Measure | 718 Boxster GTS PDK | Boxster S PDK 987 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.98 s | 4.87 s | 0.89 s · 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
| 400 m standing start | 11.89 s | 12.91 s | 1.02 s · 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.40 s | 23.24 s | 1.84 s · 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 290 km/h | 272 km/h | 18 km/h · 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.85 kg/hp | 4.39 kg/hp | better ratio · 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 718 Boxster GTS PDK | Boxster S PDK 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.14 s | 1.35 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.90 s | 2.26 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.10 s | 3.70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.98 s | 4.87 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.08 s | 6.20 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7.97 s | 9.94 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12.20 s | 15.74 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.89 s | 12.91 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.40 s | 23.24 s |
| Top speed | 290 km/h | 272 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 | 365 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 405 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Porsche double-clutch transmission; Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) with mechanical rear differential lock |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 314 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 361 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 380 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK hits 100 km/h in 3.98 s versus 4.87 s for the Boxster S PDK. At this point, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK leads by 0.89 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK is doing 159 km/h against 147 km/h for the Boxster S PDK. The gap is 0.70 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK crosses the line in 11.88 s versus 12.91 s. The 1.03 s gap represents roughly 51 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 221 km/h versus 204 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK finishes in 21.39 s versus 23.23 s, with a 1.84 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 718 Boxster GTS PDK is capped at 290 km/h, the Boxster S PDK at 272 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 (3.85 kg/hp vs 4.39 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.07 seconds. The 0.89 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster GTS PDK wins (3,98 s vs 4,87 s).
718 Boxster GTS PDK goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,98 seconds (calibrated simulation).
718 Boxster GTS PDK: 365 hp, ratio 3,85 kg/hp. Boxster S PDK 987: 314 hp, ratio 4,39 kg/hp.
718 Boxster GTS PDK: 290 km/h. Boxster S PDK 987: 272 km/h.