Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera S 991.1 wins (4,44 s vs 5,65 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 S 991.1 | Boxster 981 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,44 s−1,21 s | 5,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,30 s−1,45 s | 13,75 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,94 s−2,82 s | 24,76 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 303 km/h+49 km/h | 254 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,44 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,87 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 S 991.1 | Boxster 981 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,20 s | 1,47 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,01 s | 2,46 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,50 s | 4,20 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,44 s | 5,65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,46 s | 7,31 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,67 s | 12,05 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,07 s | 19,72 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,30 s | 13,75 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,94 s | 24,76 s |
| Top speed | 303 km/h | 254 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 406 hp | Aluminum engine block and cylinder heads |
| Torque | 441 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 395 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 269 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 310 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera S hits 100 km/h in 4.44 s versus 5.65 s for the Boxster. At this point, the 911 Carrera S leads by 1.21 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera S is doing 154 km/h against 136 km/h for the Boxster. The gap is 0.89 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera S crosses the line in 12.30 s versus 13.74 s. The 1.45 s gap represents roughly 67 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 216 km/h versus 191 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera S finishes in 21.94 s versus 24.75 s, with a 2.82 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Carrera S is capped at 303 km/h, the Boxster at 264 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 (3.44 kg/hp vs 4.87 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.41 seconds. The 1.21 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 S 991.1 wins (4,44 s vs 5,65 s).
911 Carrera S 991.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,44 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Carrera S 991.1: 406 hp, ratio 3,44 kg/hp. Boxster 981: 269 hp, ratio 4,87 kg/hp.
911 Carrera S 991.1: 303 km/h. Boxster 981: 254 km/h.