Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster S PDK 987 wins (4,87 s vs 5,08 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 981 | Boxster S PDK 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,08 s | 4,87 s+0,21 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,23 s | 12,91 s+0,32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,87 s | 23,24 s+0,63 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h | 272 km/h−10 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,32 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,39 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 981 | Boxster S PDK 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,43 s | 1,35 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,38 s | 2,26 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,91 s | 3,70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,08 s | 4,87 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,61 s | 6,20 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,72 s | 9,94 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,41 s | 15,74 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,23 s | 12,91 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,87 s | 23,24 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 272 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 314 hp | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 361 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6 speed standard |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 314 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 361 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 380 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Boxster S PDK hits 100 km/h in 4.87 s versus 5.08 s for the Boxster S. At this point, the Boxster S PDK leads by 0.21 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Boxster S PDK is doing 147 km/h against 143 km/h for the Boxster S. The gap is 0.20 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Boxster S PDK crosses the line in 12.91 s versus 13.23 s. The 0.32 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Boxster S PDK continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 204 km/h versus 198 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Boxster S PDK finishes in 23.23 s versus 23.87 s, with a 0.64 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (262 vs 272 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Boxster S and the Boxster S PDK 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 (4.32 kg/hp vs 4.39 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.45 seconds. The 0.21 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster S PDK 987 wins (4,87 s vs 5,08 s).
Boxster S 981 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,08 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Boxster S 981: 314 hp, ratio 4,32 kg/hp. Boxster S PDK 987: 314 hp, ratio 4,39 kg/hp.
Boxster S 981: 262 km/h. Boxster S PDK 987: 272 km/h.