Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Spyder wins (4,26 s vs 4,94 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 Spyder | Boxster S 981 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,26 s−0,68 s | 4,94 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,05 s−0,96 s | 13,01 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,49 s−1,98 s | 23,47 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 310 km/h+37 km/h | 273 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,46 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,14 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 Spyder | Boxster S 981 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,11 s | 1,36 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,86 s | 2,26 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,29 s | 3,72 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,26 s | 4,94 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,27 s | 6,32 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,30 s | 10,22 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,43 s | 16,38 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,05 s | 13,01 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,49 s | 23,47 s |
| Top speed | 310 km/h | 273 km/h |
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 | 319 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 361 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 320 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
Off the line, the 718 Spyder hits 100 km/h in 4.27 s versus 4.94 s for the Boxster S. At this point, the 718 Spyder leads by 0.68 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Spyder is doing 156 km/h against 145 km/h for the Boxster S. The gap is 0.62 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Spyder crosses the line in 12.04 s versus 13.01 s. The 0.97 s gap represents roughly 48 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Spyder continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 224 km/h versus 202 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Spyder finishes in 21.49 s versus 23.47 s, with a 1.98 s lead.
Electronically capped at 279 km/h, the 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 (3.46 kg/hp vs 4.14 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.23 seconds. The 0.68 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Spyder wins (4,26 s vs 4,94 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. Boxster S 981: 319 hp, ratio 4,14 kg/hp.
718 Spyder: 310 km/h. Boxster S 981: 273 km/h.