Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster PDK 987 wins (5,46 s vs 6,43 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 PDK 987 | Focus ST 250 Gen3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,46 s−0,97 s | 6,43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,60 s−0,96 s | 14,56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,54 s−1,23 s | 25,77 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 258 km/h+4 km/h | 254 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,27 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,56 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 PDK 987 | Focus ST 250 Gen3 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,48 s | 1,83 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,42 s | 3,06 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,00 s | 5,09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,46 s | 6,43 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,09 s | 8,42 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,75 s | 13,56 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,23 s | 21,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,60 s | 14,56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,54 s | 25,77 s |
| Top speed | 258 km/h | 254 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 | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 365 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 250 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 390 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the Boxster PDK hits 100 km/h in 5.46 s versus 6.43 s for the Focus ST 250 Gen3. At this point, the Boxster PDK leads by 0.97 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Boxster PDK is doing 137 km/h against 134 km/h for the Focus ST 250 Gen3. The gap is 0.81 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Boxster PDK crosses the line in 13.59 s versus 14.55 s. The 0.96 s gap represents roughly 43 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Boxster PDK continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 193 km/h versus 188 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Boxster PDK finishes in 24.54 s versus 25.77 s, with a 1.23 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (258 vs 254 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 261 km/h, the Boxster PDK 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 (5.27 kg/hp vs 5.56 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.42 seconds. The 0.97 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster PDK 987 wins (5,46 s vs 6,43 s).
Boxster PDK 987 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,46 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Boxster PDK 987: 259 hp, ratio 5,27 kg/hp. Focus ST 250 Gen3: 250 hp, ratio 5,56 kg/hp.
Boxster PDK 987: 258 km/h. Focus ST 250 Gen3: 254 km/h.