Sur 0–100 km/h, Boxster S 981 gagne (4,94 s vs 9,34 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 | 218i Convertible F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,94 s−4,40 s | 9,34 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,01 s−3,78 s | 16,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,47 s−7,00 s | 30,47 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 273 km/h+66 km/h | 207 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,14 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,47 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 | 218i Convertible F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,36 s | 2,04 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,26 s | 3,42 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,72 s | 6,56 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,94 s | 9,34 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,32 s | 12,87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,22 s | 24,00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16,38 s | 49,95 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,01 s | 16,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,47 s | 30,47 s |
| Top speed | 273 km/h | 207 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 319 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 361 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 320 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 560 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 218i Convertible | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission) |
Off the line, the Boxster S hits 100 km/h in 4.94 s versus 9.34 s for the Bmw 218i Convertible. At this point, the Boxster S leads by 4.40 s and sits roughly 24 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Boxster S is doing 145 km/h against 110 km/h for the Bmw 218i Convertible. The gap is 2.37 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Boxster S crosses the line in 13.01 s versus 16.78 s. The 3.77 s gap represents roughly 135 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Boxster S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 202 km/h versus 154 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Boxster S finishes in 23.47 s versus 30.47 s, with a 7.00 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Boxster S is capped at 279 km/h, the Bmw 218i Convertible at 207 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 (4.14 kg/hp vs 11.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.16 seconds. The 4.40 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 S 981 gagne (4,94 s vs 9,34 s).
Boxster S 981 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,94 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Boxster S 981 : 319 hp, ratio 4,14 kg/hp. 218i Convertible F44 : 136 hp, ratio 11,47 kg/hp.
Boxster S 981 : 273 km/h. 218i Convertible F44 : 207 km/h.