Sur 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster gagne (4,64 s vs 5,17 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 | 718 Boxster | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,17 s | 4,64 s+0,52 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,32 s | 12,76 s+0,56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,99 s | 23,08 s+0,91 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 252 km/h | 274 km/h−22 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,37 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,45 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 | 718 Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,35 s | 1,28 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,26 s | 2,13 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,91 s | 3,50 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,17 s | 4,64 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,84 s | 6,02 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,14 s | 9,81 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,83 s | 15,72 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,32 s | 12,76 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,99 s | 23,08 s |
| Top speed | 252 km/h | 274 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 | B4 |
| Torque | 380 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 718 Boxster hits 100 km/h in 4.65 s versus 5.17 s for the Boxster S. At this point, the 718 Boxster leads by 0.52 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Boxster is doing 147 km/h against 141 km/h for the Boxster S. The gap is 0.38 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Boxster crosses the line in 12.76 s versus 13.32 s. The 0.56 s gap represents roughly 27 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Boxster continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 204 km/h versus 197 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Boxster finishes in 23.08 s versus 23.98 s, with a 0.90 s lead.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Boxster S and the 718 Boxster are governed to 274 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 (4.37 kg/hp vs 4.45 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.77 seconds. The 0.52 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, 718 Boxster gagne (4,64 s vs 5,17 s).
Boxster S 987 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,17 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Boxster S 987 : 310 hp, ratio 4,37 kg/hp. 718 Boxster : 300 hp, ratio 4,45 kg/hp.
Boxster S 987 : 252 km/h. 718 Boxster : 274 km/h.