Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster Spyder 981 wins (4,58 s vs 5,28 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 | Panamera 971 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,58 s−0,69 s | 5,28 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,41 s−1,17 s | 13,58 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,16 s−2,50 s | 24,66 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 288 km/h+24 km/h | 264 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,51 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,42 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 | Panamera 971 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,26 s | 1,40 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,11 s | 2,30 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,65 s | 3,87 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,58 s | 5,28 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,62 s | 7,13 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,74 s | 12,03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,32 s | 20,06 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,41 s | 13,58 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,16 s | 24,66 s |
| Top speed | 288 km/h | 264 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 | 335 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 815 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Boxster Spyder hits 100 km/h in 4.59 s versus 5.28 s for the Panamera. At this point, the Boxster Spyder leads by 0.69 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Boxster Spyder is doing 154 km/h against 136 km/h for the Panamera. The gap is 0.61 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Boxster Spyder crosses the line in 12.41 s versus 13.57 s. The 1.17 s gap represents roughly 54 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 216 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Boxster Spyder finishes in 22.15 s versus 24.66 s, with a 2.51 s lead.
Electronically capped at 264 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 (3.51 kg/hp vs 5.42 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.22 seconds. The 0.69 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster Spyder 981 wins (4,58 s vs 5,28 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. Panamera 971: 335 hp, ratio 5,42 kg/hp.
Boxster Spyder 981: 288 km/h. Panamera 971: 264 km/h.