Over 0–100 km/h, 911 R 991.2 wins (3,78 s vs 5,46 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 R 991.2 | Boxster PDK 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,78 s−1,68 s | 5,46 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,38 s−2,22 s | 13,60 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,20 s−4,34 s | 24,54 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 325 km/h+67 km/h | 258 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2,74 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,27 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 R 991.2 | Boxster PDK 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,05 s | 1,48 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,75 s | 2,42 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,05 s | 4,00 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,78 s | 5,46 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,80 s | 7,09 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,94 s | 11,75 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,17 s | 19,23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,38 s | 13,60 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,20 s | 24,54 s |
| Top speed | 325 km/h | 258 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 500 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 460 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 370 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 259 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 365 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 911 R hits 100 km/h in 3.78 s versus 5.46 s for the Boxster PDK. At this point, the 911 R leads by 1.68 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 R is doing 166 km/h against 137 km/h for the Boxster PDK. The gap is 1.38 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 R crosses the line in 11.38 s versus 13.59 s. The 2.22 s gap represents roughly 101 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 911 R continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 239 km/h versus 193 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 R finishes in 20.19 s versus 24.54 s, with a 4.34 s lead.
Electronically capped at 261 km/h, the Boxster PDK never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (2.74 kg/hp vs 5.27 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.15 seconds. The 1.68 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 911 R 991.2 wins (3,78 s vs 5,46 s).
911 R 991.2 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,78 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 R 991.2: 500 hp, ratio 2,74 kg/hp. Boxster PDK 987: 259 hp, ratio 5,27 kg/hp.
911 R 991.2: 325 km/h. Boxster PDK 987: 258 km/h.