Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster 981 wins (5,60 s vs 5,71 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Boxster 987 | Boxster 981 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.71 s | 5.60 s | 0.12 s · Boxster 981 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.00 s | 13.86 s | 0.14 s · Boxster 981 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.25 s | 25.21 s | 0.04 s · Boxster 981 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 244 km/h | 252 km/h | 8 km/h · Boxster 981 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.15 kg/hp | 5.15 kg/hp | Same |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Boxster 987 | Boxster 981 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.41 s · tight gap | 1.42 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.33 s · tight gap | 2.35 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.29 s | 4.14 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.71 s | 5.60 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.87 s | 7.55 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.10 s | 12.82 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21.41 s | 21.85 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.00 s | 13.86 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.25 s | 25.21 s · tight gap |
| Top speed | 244 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 | 259 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| 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 5.72 s for the Boxster. At this point, the Boxster leads by 0.12 s and sits roughly 1 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Boxster is doing 134 km/h against 132 km/h for the Boxster. The gap is 0.10 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Boxster crosses the line in 13.86 s versus 13.99 s. The 0.13 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Boxster maxes out at 244 km/h while the Boxster keeps accelerating towards 252 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.12 s.
At 1,000 metres, the Boxster finishes in 25.21 s versus 25.24 s, with just 0.04 s to spare. The Boxster fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Boxster and the Boxster are governed to 262 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 (5.15 kg/hp vs 5.15 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.00 seconds. The 0.12 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster 981 wins (5,60 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 5,15 kg/hp. Boxster 981: 259 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp.
Boxster 987: 244 km/h. Boxster 981: 252 km/h.