Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 4S 991.2 wins (3,83 s vs 4,46 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | 911 Carrera 4S 991.2 | 718 Boxster GTS | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.83 s | 4.46 s | 0.63 s · 911 Carrera 4S 991.2 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.74 s | 12.32 s | 0.58 s · 911 Carrera 4S 991.2 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.16 s | 21.97 s | 0.81 s · 911 Carrera 4S 991.2 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 304 km/h | 290 km/h | 14 km/h · 911 Carrera 4S 991.2 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.50 kg/hp | 3.77 kg/hp | better ratio · 911 Carrera 4S 991.2 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 911 Carrera 4S 991.2 | 718 Boxster GTS |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.10 s · tight gap | 1.21 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.83 s | 2.02 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.98 s | 3.52 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.83 s | 4.46 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.92 s | 5.50 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7.70 s | 8.63 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 11.77 s | 13.06 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.74 s | 12.32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.16 s | 21.97 s |
| Top speed | 304 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 | 426 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 499 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 490 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 365 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera 4S hits 100 km/h in 3.83 s versus 4.47 s for the 718 Boxster GTS. At this point, the 911 Carrera 4S leads by 0.63 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S is doing 161 km/h against 155 km/h for the 718 Boxster GTS. The gap is 0.45 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera 4S crosses the line in 11.74 s versus 12.32 s. The 0.58 s gap represents roughly 31 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 223 km/h versus 217 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S finishes in 21.16 s versus 21.96 s, with a 0.80 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (304 vs 290 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The 911 Carrera 4S features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 718 Boxster GTS’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 4S is capped at 304 km/h, the 718 Boxster GTS at 290 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 (3.50 kg/hp vs 3.77 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.41 seconds. The 0.63 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 4S 991.2 wins (3,83 s vs 4,46 s).
911 Carrera 4S 991.2 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Carrera 4S 991.2: 426 hp, ratio 3,50 kg/hp. 718 Boxster GTS: 365 hp, ratio 3,77 kg/hp.
911 Carrera 4S 991.2: 304 km/h. 718 Boxster GTS: 290 km/h.