Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster S wins (4,16 s vs 4,46 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.
| 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 | 718 Boxster S | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,46 s | 4,16 s+0,30 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,51 s | 12,06 s+0,45 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,55 s | 21,70 s+0,85 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 289 km/h+4 km/h | 285 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,87 kg/hp | 3,87 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 | 718 Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,21 s | 1,18 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,01 s | 1,98 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,36 s | 3,21 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,46 s | 4,16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,76 s | 5,25 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,27 s | 8,26 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,49 s | 12,69 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,51 s | 12,06 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,55 s | 21,70 s |
| Top speed | 289 km/h | 285 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 390 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 510 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 350 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 718 Boxster S hits 100 km/h in 4.16 s versus 4.46 s for the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK). At this point, the 718 Boxster S leads by 0.30 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Boxster S is doing 157 km/h against 150 km/h for the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK). The gap is 0.25 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Boxster S crosses the line in 12.06 s versus 12.50 s. The 0.45 s gap represents roughly 23 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Boxster S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 218 km/h versus 209 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Boxster S finishes in 21.69 s versus 22.54 s, with a 0.85 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (289 vs 285 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) is capped at 295 km/h, the 718 Boxster S at 285 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 (3.87 kg/hp vs 3.87 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.56 seconds. The 0.30 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster S wins (4,16 s vs 4,46 s).
911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,46 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1: 390 hp, ratio 3,87 kg/hp. 718 Boxster S: 350 hp, ratio 3,87 kg/hp.
911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1: 289 km/h. 718 Boxster S: 285 km/h.