Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster GTS PDK wins (3,98 s vs 4,16 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
4.16 s
3.98 s
| Measure | 911 Carrera 4 991.2 | 718 Boxster GTS PDK | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.16 s | 3.98 s | 0.18 s · 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
| 400 m standing start | 12.19 s | 11.89 s | 0.30 s · 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.01 s | 21.40 s | 0.61 s · 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 286 km/h | 290 km/h | 4 km/h · 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.95 kg/hp | 3.85 kg/hp | better ratio · 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 911 Carrera 4 991.2 | 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.17 s | 1.14 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.96 s | 1.90 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.21 s | 3.10 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.16 s | 3.98 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.39 s | 5.08 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.56 s | 7.97 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.31 s | 12.20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.19 s | 11.89 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.01 s | 21.40 s |
| Top speed | 286 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 | 375 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| 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 4.16 s for the 911 Carrera 4. At this point, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK leads by 0.18 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK is doing 159 km/h against 155 km/h for the 911 Carrera 4. The gap is 0.17 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK crosses the line in 11.88 s versus 12.19 s. The 0.30 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 221 km/h versus 215 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK finishes in 21.39 s versus 22.00 s, with a 0.61 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (286 vs 290 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 911 Carrera 4 and the 718 Boxster GTS PDK are governed to 291 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.95 kg/hp vs 3.85 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.10 seconds. The 0.18 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 4,16 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 GTS PDK: 365 hp, ratio 3,85 kg/hp.
911 Carrera 4 991.2: 286 km/h. 718 Boxster GTS PDK: 290 km/h.