Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster S 987 wins (5,17 s vs 5,63 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 S 987 | F-TYPE P300 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,17 s−0,46 s | 5,63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,32 s−0,37 s | 13,69 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,99 s−0,36 s | 24,35 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 252 km/h+2 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,37 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,32 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 S 987 | F-TYPE P300 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,35 s | 1,61 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,26 s | 2,69 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,91 s | 4,30 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,17 s | 5,63 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,84 s | 7,17 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,14 s | 11,54 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,83 s | 18,21 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,32 s | 13,69 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,99 s | 24,35 s |
| Top speed limited | 252 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 310 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 595 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic ZF |
Off the line, the Boxster S hits 100 km/h in 5.17 s versus 5.63 s for the F-TYPE P300. At this point, the Boxster S leads by 0.46 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Boxster S is doing 141 km/h against 140 km/h for the F-TYPE P300. The gap is 0.36 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Boxster S crosses the line in 13.32 s versus 13.69 s. The 0.37 s gap represents roughly 18 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Boxster S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 197 km/h versus 197 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Boxster S finishes in 23.98 s versus 24.35 s, with a 0.37 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (252 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Boxster S is capped at 274 km/h, the F-TYPE P300 at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 (4.37 kg/hp vs 5.32 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.14 seconds. The 0.46 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster S 987 wins (5,17 s vs 5,63 s).
Boxster S 987 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,17 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Boxster S 987: 310 hp, ratio 4,37 kg/hp. F-TYPE P300: 300 hp, ratio 5,32 kg/hp.
Boxster S 987: 252 km/h. F-TYPE P300: 250 km/h.