Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster S PDK 987 wins (4,87 s vs 9,12 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Boxster S PDK 987 | 218d Convertible F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.87 s | 9.12 s | 4.25 s · Boxster S PDK 987 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.91 s | 16.65 s | 3.74 s · Boxster S PDK 987 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.24 s | 30.48 s | 7.24 s · Boxster S PDK 987 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 272 km/h | 208 km/h | 64 km/h · Boxster S PDK 987 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.39 kg/hp | 10.43 kg/hp | better ratio · Boxster S PDK 987 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Boxster S PDK 987 | 218d Convertible F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.35 s | 1.81 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.26 s | 3.17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.70 s | 6.35 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.87 s | 9.12 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.20 s | 12.95 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.94 s | 24.66 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15.74 s | 57.98 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.91 s | 16.65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.24 s | 30.48 s |
| Top speed | 272 km/h | 208 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 314 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 361 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 380 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 565 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the Boxster S PDK hits 100 km/h in 4.87 s versus 9.12 s for the 218d Convertible. At this point, the Boxster S PDK leads by 4.25 s and sits roughly 20 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Boxster S PDK is doing 147 km/h against 109 km/h for the 218d Convertible. The gap is 2.23 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Boxster S PDK crosses the line in 12.91 s versus 16.65 s. The 3.74 s gap represents roughly 133 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Boxster S PDK continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 204 km/h versus 152 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Boxster S PDK finishes in 23.23 s versus 30.48 s, with a 7.25 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Boxster S PDK is capped at 272 km/h, the 218d Convertible at 208 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 (4.39 kg/hp vs 10.43 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.20 seconds. The 4.25 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 9,12 s).
Boxster S PDK 987 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,87 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Boxster S PDK 987: 314 hp, ratio 4,39 kg/hp. 218d Convertible F22: 150 hp, ratio 10,43 kg/hp.
Boxster S PDK 987: 272 km/h. 218d Convertible F22: 208 km/h.