Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster Manual wins (5,47 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 | Boxster Manual | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.71 s | 5.47 s | 0.25 s · Boxster Manual |
| 400 m standing start | 14.00 s | 13.65 s | 0.35 s · Boxster Manual |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.25 s | 24.67 s | 0.58 s · Boxster Manual |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 244 km/h | 262 km/h | 18 km/h · Boxster Manual |
| 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 | Boxster Manual |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.41 s | 1.35 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.33 s | 2.25 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.29 s | 4.15 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.71 s | 5.47 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.87 s | 7.42 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.10 s | 11.95 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21.41 s | 19.58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.00 s | 13.65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.25 s | 24.67 s |
| Top speed | 244 km/h | 262 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 | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the Boxster Manual hits 100 km/h in 5.47 s versus 5.72 s for the Boxster. At this point, the Boxster Manual leads by 0.25 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Boxster Manual is doing 135 km/h against 132 km/h for the Boxster. The gap is 0.20 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Boxster Manual crosses the line in 13.65 s versus 13.99 s. The 0.34 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Boxster Manual continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 192 km/h versus 187 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Boxster Manual finishes in 24.66 s versus 25.24 s, with a 0.58 s lead.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Boxster and the Boxster Manual 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 Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.00 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 Manual wins (5,47 s vs 5,71 s).
Boxster goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,71 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Boxster: 259 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp. Boxster Manual: 259 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp.
Boxster: 244 km/h. Boxster Manual: 262 km/h.