Sur 0–100 km/h, Boxster Spyder 987 gagne (4,75 s vs 5,83 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 | Panamera 970.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,75 s−1,08 s | 5,83 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,81 s−1,34 s | 14,15 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,98 s−2,77 s | 25,75 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 272 km/h+22 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,98 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,79 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 | Panamera 970.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,27 s | 1,48 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,12 s | 2,42 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,75 s | 4,26 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,75 s | 5,83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,27 s | 8,02 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,61 s | 13,93 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,02 s | 23,58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,81 s | 14,15 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,98 s | 25,75 s |
| Top speed limited | 272 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 320 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 275 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 304 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 760 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Boxster Spyder hits 100 km/h in 4.75 s versus 5.83 s for the Panamera. At this point, the Boxster Spyder leads by 1.09 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Boxster Spyder is doing 148 km/h against 130 km/h for the Panamera. The gap is 0.74 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Boxster Spyder crosses the line in 12.80 s versus 14.14 s. The 1.34 s gap represents roughly 59 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 206 km/h versus 181 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Boxster Spyder finishes in 22.97 s versus 25.74 s, with a 2.77 s lead.
Electronically capped at 259 km/h, the Panamera never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor — it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.98 kg/hp vs 5.79 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.21 seconds. The 1.09 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Boxster Spyder 987 gagne (4,75 s vs 5,83 s).
Boxster Spyder 987 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,75 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Boxster Spyder 987 : 320 hp, ratio 3,98 kg/hp. Panamera 970.1 : 304 hp, ratio 5,79 kg/hp.
Boxster Spyder 987 : 272 km/h. Panamera 970.1 : 250 km/h.