Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 4 991.2 wins (4,16 s vs 4,64 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 911 Carrera 4 991.2 | 718 Boxster | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.16 s | 4.64 s | 0.48 s · 911 Carrera 4 991.2 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.19 s | 12.76 s | 0.57 s · 911 Carrera 4 991.2 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.01 s | 23.08 s | 1.07 s · 911 Carrera 4 991.2 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 286 km/h | 274 km/h | 12 km/h · 911 Carrera 4 991.2 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.95 kg/hp | 4.45 kg/hp | better ratio · 911 Carrera 4 991.2 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 911 Carrera 4 991.2 | 718 Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.17 s · tight gap | 1.28 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.96 s | 2.13 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.21 s | 3.50 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.16 s | 4.64 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.39 s | 6.02 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.56 s | 9.81 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.31 s | 15.72 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.19 s | 12.76 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.01 s | 23.08 s |
| Top speed | 286 km/h | 274 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 | 375 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| 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 911 Carrera 4 hits 100 km/h in 4.16 s versus 4.65 s for the 718 Boxster. At this point, the 911 Carrera 4 leads by 0.48 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera 4 is doing 155 km/h against 147 km/h for the 718 Boxster. The gap is 0.37 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera 4 crosses the line in 12.19 s versus 12.76 s. The 0.57 s gap represents roughly 29 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera 4 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 215 km/h versus 204 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera 4 finishes in 22.00 s versus 23.08 s, with a 1.08 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (286 vs 274 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The 911 Carrera 4 features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 718 Boxster’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Carrera 4 is capped at 291 km/h, the 718 Boxster at 274 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 (3.95 kg/hp vs 4.45 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.84 seconds. The 0.48 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 4 991.2 wins (4,16 s vs 4,64 s).
911 Carrera 4 991.2 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,16 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Carrera 4 991.2: 375 hp, ratio 3,95 kg/hp. 718 Boxster: 300 hp, ratio 4,45 kg/hp.
911 Carrera 4 991.2: 286 km/h. 718 Boxster: 274 km/h.