Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster GTS PDK wins (3,98 s vs 4,58 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 | 718 Boxster GTS PDK | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,58 s | 3,98 s+0,60 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,41 s | 11,89 s+0,52 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,16 s | 21,40 s+0,76 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 288 km/h | 290 km/h−2 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,51 kg/hpbetter ratio | 3,85 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 | 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,26 s | 1,14 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,11 s | 1,90 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,65 s | 3,10 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,58 s | 3,98 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,62 s | 5,08 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,74 s | 7,97 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,32 s | 12,20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,41 s | 11,89 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,16 s | 21,40 s |
| Top speed | 288 km/h | 290 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 375 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 315 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 365 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 405 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Porsche double-clutch transmission; Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) with mechanical rear differential lock |
Off the line, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK hits 100 km/h in 3.98 s versus 4.59 s for the Boxster Spyder. At this point, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK leads by 0.61 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK is doing 159 km/h against 154 km/h for the Boxster Spyder. The gap is 0.42 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK crosses the line in 11.88 s versus 12.41 s. The 0.52 s gap represents roughly 28 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 221 km/h versus 216 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK finishes in 21.39 s versus 22.15 s, with a 0.76 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (288 vs 290 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 290 km/h, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK 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 (3.51 kg/hp vs 3.85 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.54 seconds. The 0.61 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster GTS PDK wins (3,98 s vs 4,58 s).
Boxster Spyder 981 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,58 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Boxster Spyder 981: 375 hp, ratio 3,51 kg/hp. 718 Boxster GTS PDK: 365 hp, ratio 3,85 kg/hp.
Boxster Spyder 981: 288 km/h. 718 Boxster GTS PDK: 290 km/h.