Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster S wins (4,16 s vs 4,77 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 S | Boxster Spyder 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,16 s−0,61 s | 4,77 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,06 s−0,63 s | 12,69 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,70 s−1,03 s | 22,73 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 285 km/h+11 km/h | 274 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,87 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,01 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 S | Boxster Spyder 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,18 s | 1,35 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,98 s | 2,26 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,21 s | 3,70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,16 s | 4,77 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,25 s | 5,96 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,26 s | 9,35 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,69 s | 14,53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,06 s | 12,69 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,70 s | 22,73 s |
| Top speed | 285 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 | 350 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 324 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 300 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 718 Boxster S hits 100 km/h in 4.16 s versus 4.77 s for the Boxster Spyder. At this point, the 718 Boxster S leads by 0.61 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Boxster S is doing 157 km/h against 151 km/h for the Boxster Spyder. The gap is 0.47 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Boxster S crosses the line in 12.06 s versus 12.69 s. The 0.63 s gap represents roughly 33 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Boxster S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 218 km/h versus 210 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Boxster S finishes in 21.69 s versus 22.73 s, with a 1.03 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (285 vs 274 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 285 km/h, the 718 Boxster S 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 (3.87 kg/hp vs 4.01 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.74 seconds. The 0.61 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster S wins (4,16 s vs 4,77 s).
718 Boxster S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,16 seconds (calibrated simulation).
718 Boxster S: 350 hp, ratio 3,87 kg/hp. Boxster Spyder 987: 324 hp, ratio 4,01 kg/hp.
718 Boxster S: 285 km/h. Boxster Spyder 987: 274 km/h.