Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2 wins (4,42 s vs 5,60 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
5.60 s
| Measure | 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2 | Boxster | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.42 s | 5.60 s | 1.17 s · 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.42 s | 13.86 s | 1.44 s · 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.28 s | 25.21 s | 2.93 s · 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 286 km/h | 252 km/h | 34 km/h · 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.00 kg/hp | 5.15 kg/hp | better ratio · 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2 | Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.28 s · tight gap | 1.42 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.13 s | 2.35 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.46 s | 4.14 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.42 s | 5.60 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.67 s | 7.55 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.88 s | 12.82 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.70 s | 21.85 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.42 s | 13.86 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.28 s | 25.21 s |
| Top speed | 286 km/h | 252 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 | 1 500 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 259 hp | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6 speed standard |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera Cabriolet hits 100 km/h in 4.43 s versus 5.60 s for the Boxster. At this point, the 911 Carrera Cabriolet leads by 1.17 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera Cabriolet is doing 153 km/h against 134 km/h for the Boxster. The gap is 0.84 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera Cabriolet crosses the line in 12.42 s versus 13.86 s. The 1.44 s gap represents roughly 65 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera Cabriolet continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 214 km/h versus 185 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera Cabriolet finishes in 22.28 s versus 25.21 s, with a 2.93 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Carrera Cabriolet is capped at 291 km/h, the Boxster at 262 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 (4.00 kg/hp vs 5.15 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.61 seconds. The 1.17 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2 wins (4,42 s vs 5,60 s).
911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,42 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2: 375 hp, ratio 4,00 kg/hp. Boxster: 259 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp.
911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2: 286 km/h. Boxster: 252 km/h.