Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster S PDK wins (4,87 s vs 5,47 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 | Boxster Manual | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.87 s | 5.47 s | 0.60 s · Boxster S PDK |
| 400 m standing start | 12.91 s | 13.65 s | 0.74 s · Boxster S PDK |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.24 s | 24.67 s | 1.43 s · Boxster S PDK |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 272 km/h | 262 km/h | 10 km/h · Boxster S PDK |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.39 kg/hp | 5.15 kg/hp | better ratio · Boxster S PDK |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Boxster S PDK | Boxster Manual |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.35 s | 1.35 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.26 s | 2.25 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.70 s | 4.15 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.87 s | 5.47 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.20 s | 7.42 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.94 s | 11.95 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15.74 s | 19.58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.91 s | 13.65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.24 s | 24.67 s |
| Top speed | 272 km/h | 262 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 | 259 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the Boxster S PDK hits 100 km/h in 4.87 s versus 5.47 s for the Boxster Manual. At this point, the Boxster S PDK leads by 0.60 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Boxster S PDK is doing 147 km/h against 135 km/h for the Boxster Manual. The gap is 0.42 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 13.65 s. The 0.74 s gap represents roughly 35 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 192 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Boxster S PDK finishes in 23.23 s versus 24.66 s, with a 1.43 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (272 vs 262 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Boxster S PDK is capped at 272 km/h, the Boxster Manual 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 (4.39 kg/hp vs 5.15 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.46 seconds. The 0.60 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster S PDK wins (4,87 s vs 5,47 s).
Boxster S PDK goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,87 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Boxster S PDK: 314 hp, ratio 4,39 kg/hp. Boxster Manual: 259 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp.
Boxster S PDK: 272 km/h. Boxster Manual: 262 km/h.