Sur 0–100 km/h, Panamera 971 gagne (5,28 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.
| Panamera 971 | Boxster 981 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,28 s−0,32 s | 5,60 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,58 s−0,28 s | 13,86 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,66 s−0,55 s | 25,21 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 264 km/h+12 km/h | 252 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,42 kg/hp | 5,15 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Panamera 971 | Boxster 981 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,40 s | 1,42 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,30 s | 2,35 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,87 s | 4,14 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,28 s | 5,60 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,13 s | 7,55 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,03 s | 12,82 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20,06 s | 21,85 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,58 s | 13,86 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,66 s | 25,21 s |
| Top speed | 264 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 | 335 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 815 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| 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 Panamera hits 100 km/h in 5.28 s versus 5.60 s for the Boxster. At this point, the Panamera leads by 0.32 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera is doing 136 km/h against 134 km/h for the Boxster. The gap is 0.19 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera crosses the line in 13.57 s versus 13.86 s. The 0.29 s gap represents roughly 13 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Panamera continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 190 km/h versus 185 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Panamera finishes in 24.66 s versus 25.21 s, with a 0.55 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (264 vs 252 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Panamera and the Boxster are governed to 264 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.42 kg/hp vs 5.15 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.61 seconds. The 0.32 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Panamera 971 gagne (5,28 s vs 5,60 s).
Panamera 971 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,28 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Panamera 971 : 335 hp, ratio 5,42 kg/hp. Boxster 981 : 259 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp.
Panamera 971 : 264 km/h. Boxster 981 : 252 km/h.