Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster 981 wins (5,60 s vs 6,54 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Boxster 981 | 225d Convertible F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.60 s | 6.54 s | 0.94 s · Boxster 981 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.86 s | 14.76 s | 0.90 s · Boxster 981 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.21 s | 26.80 s | 1.59 s · Boxster 981 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 252 km/h | 231 km/h | 21 km/h · Boxster 981 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.15 kg/hp | 7.25 kg/hp | better ratio · Boxster 981 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Boxster 981 | 225d Convertible F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.42 s | 1.75 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.35 s | 2.84 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.14 s | 4.75 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.60 s | 6.54 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.55 s | 8.83 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.82 s | 15.48 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21.85 s | 27.94 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.86 s | 14.76 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.21 s | 26.80 s |
| Top speed | 252 km/h | 231 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 | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6 speed standard |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 224 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 625 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Boxster hits 100 km/h in 5.60 s versus 6.54 s for the 225d Convertible. At this point, the Boxster leads by 0.94 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Boxster is doing 134 km/h against 127 km/h for the 225d Convertible. The gap is 0.63 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Boxster crosses the line in 13.86 s versus 14.76 s. The 0.90 s gap represents roughly 39 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Boxster continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 185 km/h versus 175 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Boxster finishes in 25.21 s versus 26.79 s, with a 1.59 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Boxster is capped at 262 km/h, the 225d Convertible at 231 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.15 kg/hp vs 7.25 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.18 seconds. The 0.94 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster 981 wins (5,60 s vs 6,54 s).
Boxster 981 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,60 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Boxster 981: 259 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp. 225d Convertible F22: 224 hp, ratio 7,25 kg/hp.
Boxster 981: 252 km/h. 225d Convertible F22: 231 km/h.