Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera S 991.2 and 718 Boxster GTS PDK are neck and neck (3,93 s vs 3,98 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 911 Carrera S 991.2 | 718 Boxster GTS PDK | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.93 s | 3.98 s | 0.05 s · 911 Carrera S 991.2 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.77 s | 11.89 s | 0.12 s · 911 Carrera S 991.2 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.09 s | 21.40 s | 0.31 s · 911 Carrera S 991.2 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 307 km/h | 290 km/h | 17 km/h · 911 Carrera S 991.2 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.38 kg/hp | 3.85 kg/hp | better ratio · 911 Carrera S 991.2 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 911 Carrera S 991.2 | 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.17 s | 1.14 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.95 s | 1.90 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.13 s | 3.10 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.93 s · tight gap | 3.98 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.00 s · tight gap | 5.08 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7.69 s | 7.97 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 11.55 s | 12.20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.77 s · tight gap | 11.89 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.09 s | 21.40 s |
| Top speed | 307 km/h | 290 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 | 426 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 499 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 440 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 365 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 405 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Porsche double-clutch transmission; Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) with mechanical rear differential lock |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera S hits 100 km/h in 3.93 s versus 3.98 s for the 718 Boxster GTS PDK. The 0.05 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera S is doing 162 km/h against 159 km/h for the 718 Boxster GTS PDK. The gap is 0.04 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera S crosses the line in 11.77 s versus 11.88 s. The 0.11 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 225 km/h versus 221 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera S finishes in 21.09 s versus 21.39 s, with a 0.30 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Carrera S is capped at 307 km/h, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK at 290 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 (3.38 kg/hp vs 3.85 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.71 seconds. The 0.05 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera S 991.2 and 718 Boxster GTS PDK are neck and neck (3,93 s vs 3,98 s, no significant gap).
911 Carrera S 991.2 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,93 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Carrera S 991.2: 426 hp, ratio 3,38 kg/hp. 718 Boxster GTS PDK: 365 hp, ratio 3,85 kg/hp.
911 Carrera S 991.2: 307 km/h. 718 Boxster GTS PDK: 290 km/h.