Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1 wins (4,14 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 S (PDK) 991.1 | Boxster | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.14 s | 5.60 s | 1.46 s · 911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.09 s | 13.86 s | 1.77 s · 911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.77 s | 25.21 s | 3.44 s · 911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 297 km/h | 252 km/h | 45 km/h · 911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.73 kg/hp | 5.15 kg/hp | better ratio · 911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1 | Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.14 s | 1.42 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.91 s | 2.35 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.15 s | 4.14 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.14 s | 5.60 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.29 s | 7.55 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.40 s | 12.82 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12.92 s | 21.85 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.09 s | 13.86 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.77 s | 25.21 s |
| Top speed | 297 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 | 390 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 455 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 S (PDK) hits 100 km/h in 4.14 s versus 5.60 s for the Boxster. At this point, the 911 Carrera S (PDK) leads by 1.46 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera S (PDK) is doing 156 km/h against 134 km/h for the Boxster. The gap is 1.10 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera S (PDK) crosses the line in 12.09 s versus 13.86 s. The 1.77 s gap represents roughly 79 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera S (PDK) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 217 km/h versus 185 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera S (PDK) finishes in 21.76 s versus 25.21 s, with a 3.44 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Carrera S (PDK) is capped at 300 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 (3.73 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 1.46 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1 wins (4,14 s vs 5,60 s).
911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,14 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1: 390 hp, ratio 3,73 kg/hp. Boxster: 259 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp.
911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1: 297 km/h. Boxster: 252 km/h.