Sur 0–100 km/h, Boxster Manual 987 gagne (5,47 s vs 5,60 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 981 | Boxster Manual 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,60 s | 5,47 s+0,13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,86 s | 13,65 s+0,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,21 s | 24,67 s+0,54 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 252 km/h | 262 km/h−10 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,15 kg/hp | 5,15 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 981 | Boxster Manual 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,42 s | 1,35 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,35 s | 2,25 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,14 s | 4,15 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,60 s | 5,47 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,55 s | 7,42 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,82 s | 11,95 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21,85 s | 19,58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,86 s | 13,65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,21 s | 24,67 s |
| Top speed | 252 km/h | 262 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 | 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 | 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 5.60 s for the Boxster. At this point, the Boxster Manual leads by 0.13 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Boxster Manual is doing 135 km/h against 134 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 Manual crosses the line in 13.65 s versus 13.86 s. The 0.21 s gap represents roughly 10 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Boxster Manual continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 192 km/h versus 185 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Boxster Manual finishes in 24.66 s versus 25.21 s, with a 0.54 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (252 vs 262 km/h), preventing any comeback.
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 8.61 seconds. The 0.13 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 Manual 987 gagne (5,47 s vs 5,60 s).
Boxster 981 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,60 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Boxster 981 : 259 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp. Boxster Manual 987 : 259 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp.
Boxster 981 : 252 km/h. Boxster Manual 987 : 262 km/h.