Sur 0–100 km/h, Boxster 981 gagne (5,60 s vs 5,71 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.
| Boxster 987 | Boxster 981 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,71 s | 5,60 s+0,11 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,89 s | 13,86 s+0,03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,03 s−0,18 s | 25,21 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 261 km/h+9 km/h | 252 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,27 kg/hp | 5,15 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Boxster 987 | Boxster 981 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,50 s | 1,42 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,44 s | 2,35 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,24 s | 4,14 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,71 s | 5,60 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,60 s | 7,55 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,65 s | 12,82 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20,75 s | 21,85 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,89 s | 13,86 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,03 s | 25,21 s |
| Top speed | 261 km/h | 252 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 259 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 365 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 Boxster hits 100 km/h in 5.60 s versus 5.71 s for the Boxster. At this point, the Boxster leads by 0.11 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Boxster is doing 134 km/h against 134 km/h for the Boxster. The gap is 0.07 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Boxster crosses the line in 13.86 s versus 13.88 s. The 0.02 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Boxster maxes out at 252 km/h while the Boxster keeps accelerating towards 261 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.04 s.
Around 505 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Boxster overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 9 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Boxster finishes in 25.03 s versus 25.21 s. The 0.18 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Boxster and the Boxster are governed to 261 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.27 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 8.70 seconds. The 0.11 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Boxster 981 gagne (5,60 s vs 5,71 s).
Boxster 987 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,71 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Boxster 987 : 259 hp, ratio 5,27 kg/hp. Boxster 981 : 259 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp.
Boxster 987 : 261 km/h. Boxster 981 : 252 km/h.