Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster GTS PDK wins (3,98 s vs 4,26 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
4.26 s
3.98 s
| Measure | 718 Spyder | 718 Boxster GTS PDK | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.26 s | 3.98 s | 0.28 s · 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
| 400 m standing start | 12.05 s | 11.89 s | 0.16 s · 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.49 s | 21.40 s | 0.09 s · 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 310 km/h | 290 km/h | 20 km/h · 718 Spyder |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.46 kg/hp | 3.85 kg/hp | better ratio · 718 Spyder |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 718 Spyder | 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.11 s · tight gap | 1.14 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.86 s · tight gap | 1.90 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.29 s | 3.10 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.26 s | 3.98 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.27 s | 5.08 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.30 s | 7.97 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12.43 s | 12.20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.05 s | 11.89 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.49 s | 21.40 s · tight gap |
| Top speed | 310 km/h | 290 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 | 420 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 454 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| 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 |
Off the line, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK hits 100 km/h in 3.98 s versus 4.27 s for the 718 Spyder. The 0.28 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK is doing 159 km/h against 156 km/h for the 718 Spyder. The gap is 0.13 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 12.04 s. The 0.16 s gap represents roughly 9 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The 718 Boxster GTS PDK maxes out at 290 km/h while the 718 Spyder keeps accelerating towards 310 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.15 s.
At 1,000 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK finishes in 21.39 s versus 21.49 s, with just 0.09 s to spare. The 718 Spyder fails to fully close the launch gap.
Electronically capped at 290 km/h, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK 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 (3.46 kg/hp vs 3.85 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.82 seconds. The 0.28 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 4,26 s).
718 Spyder goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,26 seconds (calibrated simulation).
718 Spyder: 420 hp, ratio 3,46 kg/hp. 718 Boxster GTS PDK: 365 hp, ratio 3,85 kg/hp.
718 Spyder: 310 km/h. 718 Boxster GTS PDK: 290 km/h.