Sur 0–100 km/h, Boxster 987 gagne (5,71 s vs 6,20 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 | GR86 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,71 s−0,49 s | 6,20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,00 s−0,36 s | 14,36 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,25 s−0,86 s | 26,11 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 244 km/h+21 km/h | 223 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,15 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,34 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 | GR86 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,41 s | 1,75 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,33 s | 2,84 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,29 s | 4,69 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,71 s | 6,20 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,87 s | 8,03 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,10 s | 13,53 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21,41 s | 26,07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,00 s | 14,36 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,25 s | 26,11 s |
| Top speed | 244 km/h | 223 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 | 1 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 238 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 270 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Manual 6-speed |
Off the line, the Boxster hits 100 km/h in 5.72 s versus 6.20 s for the GR86. At this point, the Boxster leads by 0.49 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Boxster is doing 132 km/h against 132 km/h for the GR86. The gap is 0.34 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Boxster crosses the line in 13.99 s versus 14.35 s. The 0.36 s gap represents roughly 17 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Boxster continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 187 km/h versus 179 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Boxster finishes in 25.24 s versus 26.10 s, with a 0.86 s lead.
Electronically capped at 262 km/h, the Boxster 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 (5.15 kg/hp vs 5.34 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.21 seconds. The 0.49 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Boxster 987 gagne (5,71 s vs 6,20 s).
Boxster 987 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,71 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Boxster 987 : 259 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp. GR86 : 238 hp, ratio 5,34 kg/hp.
Boxster 987 : 244 km/h. GR86 : 223 km/h.