Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster Spyder 987 wins (4,77 s vs 6,43 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 Spyder 987 | Focus ST 250 Gen3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,77 s−1,66 s | 6,43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,69 s−1,87 s | 14,56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,73 s−3,04 s | 25,77 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 274 km/h+20 km/h | 254 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,01 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,56 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 Spyder 987 | Focus ST 250 Gen3 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,35 s | 1,83 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,26 s | 3,06 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,70 s | 5,09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,77 s | 6,43 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,96 s | 8,42 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,35 s | 13,56 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,53 s | 21,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,69 s | 14,56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,73 s | 25,77 s |
| Top speed | 274 km/h | 254 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 | B6 |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 300 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 250 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 390 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the Boxster Spyder hits 100 km/h in 4.77 s versus 6.43 s for the Focus ST 250 Gen3. At this point, the Boxster Spyder leads by 1.66 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Boxster Spyder is doing 151 km/h against 134 km/h for the Focus ST 250 Gen3. The gap is 1.32 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Boxster Spyder crosses the line in 12.69 s versus 14.55 s. The 1.86 s gap represents roughly 83 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Boxster Spyder continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 210 km/h versus 188 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Boxster Spyder finishes in 22.73 s versus 25.77 s, with a 3.04 s lead.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.01 kg/hp vs 5.56 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.42 seconds. The 1.66 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster Spyder 987 wins (4,77 s vs 6,43 s).
Boxster Spyder 987 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,77 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Boxster Spyder 987: 324 hp, ratio 4,01 kg/hp. Focus ST 250 Gen3: 250 hp, ratio 5,56 kg/hp.
Boxster Spyder 987: 274 km/h. Focus ST 250 Gen3: 254 km/h.