Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster PDK 987 wins (5,46 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 PDK 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,71 s | 5,46 s+0,25 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,89 s | 13,60 s+0,29 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,03 s | 24,54 s+0,49 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 261 km/h+3 km/h | 258 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,27 kg/hp | 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 | Boxster 987 | Boxster PDK 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,50 s | 1,48 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,44 s | 2,42 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,24 s | 4,00 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,71 s | 5,46 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,60 s | 7,09 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,65 s | 11,75 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20,75 s | 19,23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,89 s | 13,60 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,03 s | 24,54 s |
| Top speed | 261 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 | 259 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 365 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| 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 Boxster PDK hits 100 km/h in 5.46 s versus 5.71 s for the Boxster. At this point, the Boxster PDK leads by 0.25 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Boxster PDK is doing 137 km/h against 134 km/h for the Boxster. The gap is 0.18 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Boxster PDK crosses the line in 13.59 s versus 13.88 s. The 0.29 s gap represents roughly 13 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Boxster PDK continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 193 km/h versus 189 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Boxster PDK finishes in 24.54 s versus 25.03 s, with a 0.49 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (261 vs 258 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Boxster and the Boxster PDK 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 5.27 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.70 seconds. The 0.25 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster PDK 987 wins (5,46 s vs 5,71 s).
Boxster 987 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,71 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Boxster 987: 259 hp, ratio 5,27 kg/hp. Boxster PDK 987: 259 hp, ratio 5,27 kg/hp.
Boxster 987: 261 km/h. Boxster PDK 987: 258 km/h.