Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Turbo S 991.2 wins (2,94 s vs 3,83 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.
| 911 Turbo S 991.2 | S8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 2,94 s−0,89 s | 3,83 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,55 s−1,26 s | 11,81 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,15 s−2,12 s | 21,27 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 326 km/h+76 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2,72 kg/hpbetter ratio | 3,89 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 | 911 Turbo S 991.2 | S8 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,85 s | 1,07 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,42 s | 1,78 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,30 s | 2,88 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 2,94 s | 3,83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3,75 s | 4,97 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 5,82 s | 7,99 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 8,76 s | 12,24 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,55 s | 11,81 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,15 s | 21,27 s |
| Top speed limited | 326 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 588 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 600 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 571 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 800 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 220 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the 911 Turbo S hits 100 km/h in 2.94 s versus 3.83 s for the S8. At this point, the 911 Turbo S leads by 0.89 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Turbo S is doing 176 km/h against 157 km/h for the S8. The gap is 0.84 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Turbo S crosses the line in 10.55 s versus 11.81 s. The 1.26 s gap represents roughly 67 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Turbo S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 245 km/h versus 222 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Turbo S finishes in 19.14 s versus 21.26 s, with a 2.12 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Turbo S is capped at 330 (i.e. 205 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the S8 at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 (2.72 kg/hp vs 3.89 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.62 seconds. The 0.89 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, 911 Turbo S 991.2 wins (2,94 s vs 3,83 s).
911 Turbo S 991.2 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2,94 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Turbo S 991.2: 588 hp, ratio 2,72 kg/hp. S8: 571 hp, ratio 3,89 kg/hp.
911 Turbo S 991.2: 326 km/h. S8: 250 km/h.