Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 wins (4,46 s vs 4,98 s).
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 | Boxster S Black Edition 981 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,46 s−0,52 s | 4,98 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,51 s−0,52 s | 13,03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,55 s−0,92 s | 23,47 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 289 km/h+26 km/h | 263 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,87 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,18 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 | 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 | Boxster S Black Edition 981 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,21 s | 1,35 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,01 s | 2,26 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,36 s | 3,73 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,46 s | 4,98 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,76 s | 6,35 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,27 s | 10,29 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,49 s | 16,41 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,51 s | 13,03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,55 s | 23,47 s |
| Top speed | 289 km/h | 263 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 | 324 hp | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6 speed standard |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) hits 100 km/h in 4.46 s versus 4.98 s for the Boxster S Black Edition. At this point, the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) leads by 0.52 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) is doing 150 km/h against 145 km/h for the Boxster S Black Edition. The gap is 0.38 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) crosses the line in 12.50 s versus 13.03 s. The 0.52 s gap represents roughly 26 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 209 km/h versus 202 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) finishes in 22.54 s versus 23.47 s, with a 0.92 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) is capped at 295 km/h, the Boxster S Black Edition at 275 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 4.18 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.25 seconds. The 0.52 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, 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 wins (4,46 s vs 4,98 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. Boxster S Black Edition 981: 324 hp, ratio 4,18 kg/hp.
911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1: 289 km/h. Boxster S Black Edition 981: 263 km/h.