Sur 0–100 km/h, Boxster Spyder 981 gagne (4,99 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 Spyder 981 | Boxster 981 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,99 s−0,61 s | 5,60 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,04 s−0,82 s | 13,86 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,27 s−1,94 s | 25,21 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 266 km/h+14 km/h | 252 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,94 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 Spyder 981 | Boxster 981 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,44 s | 1,42 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,40 s | 2,35 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,03 s | 4,14 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,99 s | 5,60 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,48 s | 7,55 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,03 s | 12,82 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,57 s | 21,85 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,04 s | 13,86 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,27 s | 25,21 s |
| Top speed | 266 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 | 1 275 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 Spyder hits 100 km/h in 4.99 s versus 5.60 s for the Boxster. The 0.61 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Boxster Spyder is doing 146 km/h against 134 km/h for the Boxster. The gap is 0.35 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Boxster Spyder crosses the line in 13.04 s versus 13.86 s. The 0.82 s gap represents roughly 38 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 207 km/h versus 185 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Boxster Spyder finishes in 23.27 s versus 25.21 s, with a 1.94 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (266 vs 252 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 262 km/h, the Boxster 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 (3.94 kg/hp vs 5.15 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.61 seconds. The 0.61 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 981 gagne (4,99 s vs 5,60 s).
Boxster Spyder 981 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,99 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Boxster Spyder 981 : 324 hp, ratio 3,94 kg/hp. Boxster 981 : 259 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp.
Boxster Spyder 981 : 266 km/h. Boxster 981 : 252 km/h.