Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster Spyder wins (4,58 s vs 4,77 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
4.58 s
| Measure | Boxster Spyder | 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.58 s | 4.77 s | 0.18 s · Boxster Spyder |
| 400 m standing start | 12.41 s | 12.81 s | 0.40 s · Boxster Spyder |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.16 s | 22.89 s | 0.73 s · Boxster Spyder |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 288 km/h | 289 km/h | 1 km/h · 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.51 kg/hp | 4.13 kg/hp | better ratio · Boxster Spyder |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Boxster Spyder | 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.26 s · tight gap | 1.29 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.11 s · tight gap | 2.15 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.65 s · tight gap | 3.75 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.58 s | 4.77 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.62 s | 6.30 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.74 s | 9.65 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.32 s | 14.89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.41 s | 12.81 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.16 s | 22.89 s |
| Top speed | 288 km/h | 289 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 | 375 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 315 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 350 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 390 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 445 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the Boxster Spyder hits 100 km/h in 4.59 s versus 4.77 s for the 911 Carrera (Manual). At this point, the Boxster Spyder leads by 0.18 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Boxster Spyder is doing 154 km/h against 148 km/h for the 911 Carrera (Manual). The gap is 0.23 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Boxster Spyder crosses the line in 12.41 s versus 12.81 s. The 0.40 s gap represents roughly 20 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Boxster Spyder continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 216 km/h versus 209 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Boxster Spyder finishes in 22.15 s versus 22.88 s, with a 0.73 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (288 vs 289 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 289 km/h, the 911 Carrera (Manual) 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 4.13 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.09 seconds. The 0.18 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster Spyder wins (4,58 s vs 4,77 s).
Boxster Spyder goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,58 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Boxster Spyder: 375 hp, ratio 3,51 kg/hp. 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1: 350 hp, ratio 4,13 kg/hp.
Boxster Spyder: 288 km/h. 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1: 289 km/h.