Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster GTS wins (4,46 s vs 5,16 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 S 970.1 | 718 Boxster GTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,16 s | 4,46 s+0,69 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,32 s | 12,32 s+1,00 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,98 s | 21,97 s+2,01 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 277 km/h | 290 km/h−13 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,43 kg/hp | 3,77 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 S 970.1 | 718 Boxster GTS |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,44 s | 1,21 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,38 s | 2,02 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,86 s | 3,52 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,16 s | 4,46 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,68 s | 5,50 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,02 s | 8,63 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,87 s | 13,06 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,32 s | 12,32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,98 s | 21,97 s |
| Top speed | 277 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 | 406 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 800 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 365 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the 718 Boxster GTS hits 100 km/h in 4.47 s versus 5.16 s for the Panamera S. At this point, the 718 Boxster GTS leads by 0.69 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS is doing 155 km/h against 140 km/h for the Panamera S. The gap is 0.60 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Boxster GTS crosses the line in 12.32 s versus 13.31 s. The 1.00 s gap represents roughly 48 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 217 km/h versus 197 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS finishes in 21.96 s versus 23.98 s, with a 2.02 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (277 vs 290 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Panamera S is capped at 283 km/h, the 718 Boxster GTS at 290 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.43 kg/hp vs 3.77 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.71 seconds. The 0.69 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster GTS wins (4,46 s vs 5,16 s).
Panamera S 970.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,16 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera S 970.1: 406 hp, ratio 4,43 kg/hp. 718 Boxster GTS: 365 hp, ratio 3,77 kg/hp.
Panamera S 970.1: 277 km/h. 718 Boxster GTS: 290 km/h.