Sur 0–100 km/h, Boxster PDK 987 gagne (5,46 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 PDK 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,60 s | 5,46 s+0,14 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,86 s | 13,60 s+0,26 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,21 s | 24,54 s+0,67 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 252 km/h | 258 km/h−6 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,15 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,27 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 PDK 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,42 s | 1,48 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,35 s | 2,42 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,14 s | 4,00 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,60 s | 5,46 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,55 s | 7,09 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,82 s | 11,75 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21,85 s | 19,23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,86 s | 13,60 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,21 s | 24,54 s |
| Top speed | 252 km/h | 258 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 | 1 365 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Boxster PDK hits 100 km/h in 5.46 s versus 5.60 s for the Boxster. The 0.14 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Boxster PDK is doing 137 km/h against 134 km/h for the Boxster. The gap is 0.11 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Boxster PDK crosses the line in 13.59 s versus 13.86 s. The 0.27 s gap represents roughly 12 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Boxster PDK continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 193 km/h versus 185 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Boxster PDK finishes in 24.54 s versus 25.21 s, with a 0.67 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (252 vs 258 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Boxster and the Boxster PDK 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 5.27 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.61 seconds. The 0.14 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Boxster PDK 987 gagne (5,46 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 PDK 987 : 259 hp, ratio 5,27 kg/hp.
Boxster 981 : 252 km/h. Boxster PDK 987 : 258 km/h.