Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet 991.1 wins (4,16 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 GTS Cabriolet 991.1 | Boxster S Black Edition 981 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,16 s−0,83 s | 4,98 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,12 s−0,91 s | 13,03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,83 s−1,64 s | 23,47 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 294 km/h+31 km/h | 263 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,11 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 GTS Cabriolet 991.1 | Boxster S Black Edition 981 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,13 s | 1,35 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,88 s | 2,26 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,12 s | 3,73 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,16 s | 4,98 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,25 s | 6,35 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,57 s | 10,29 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,02 s | 16,41 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,12 s | 13,03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,83 s | 23,47 s |
| Top speed | 294 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 | 480 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 570 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 495 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 GTS Cabriolet hits 100 km/h in 4.16 s versus 4.98 s for the Boxster S Black Edition. At this point, the 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet leads by 0.83 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet is doing 153 km/h against 145 km/h for the Boxster S Black Edition. The gap is 0.64 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet crosses the line in 12.12 s versus 13.03 s. The 0.91 s gap represents roughly 45 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 217 km/h versus 202 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet finishes in 21.83 s versus 23.47 s, with a 1.64 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet is capped at 304 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 (3.11 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 0.83 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet 991.1 wins (4,16 s vs 4,98 s).
911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet 991.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,16 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet 991.1: 480 hp, ratio 3,11 kg/hp. Boxster S Black Edition 981: 324 hp, ratio 4,18 kg/hp.
911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet 991.1: 294 km/h. Boxster S Black Edition 981: 263 km/h.