Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster S Black Edition 981 wins (4,98 s vs 5,60 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 Black Edition 981 | Boxster 981 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,98 s−0,62 s | 5,60 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,03 s−0,83 s | 13,86 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,47 s−1,74 s | 25,21 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 263 km/h+11 km/h | 252 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,18 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,15 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 Black Edition 981 | Boxster 981 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,35 s | 1,42 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,26 s | 2,35 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,73 s | 4,14 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,98 s | 5,60 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,35 s | 7,55 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,29 s | 12,82 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16,41 s | 21,85 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,03 s | 13,86 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,47 s | 25,21 s |
| Top speed | 263 km/h | 252 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 324 hp | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6 speed standard |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 259 hp | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6 speed standard |
Off the line, the Boxster S Black Edition hits 100 km/h in 4.98 s versus 5.60 s for the Boxster. At this point, the Boxster S Black Edition leads by 0.62 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Boxster S Black Edition is doing 145 km/h against 134 km/h for the Boxster. The gap is 0.46 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Boxster S Black Edition crosses the line in 13.03 s versus 13.86 s. The 0.83 s gap represents roughly 38 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Boxster S Black Edition continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 202 km/h versus 185 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Boxster S Black Edition finishes in 23.47 s versus 25.21 s, with a 1.74 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (263 vs 252 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Boxster S Black Edition is capped at 275 km/h, the Boxster at 262 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 (4.18 kg/hp vs 5.15 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.61 seconds. The 0.62 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster S Black Edition 981 wins (4,98 s vs 5,60 s).
Boxster S Black Edition 981 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,98 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Boxster S Black Edition 981: 324 hp, ratio 4,18 kg/hp. Boxster 981: 259 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp.
Boxster S Black Edition 981: 263 km/h. Boxster 981: 252 km/h.