Over 0–100 km/h, M2 G87 and 911 GT3 991.1 are neck and neck (4,08 s vs 4,12 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | M2 G87 | 911 GT3 991.1 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.12 s | 4.08 s | 0.04 s · 911 GT3 991.1 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.08 s | 11.86 s | 0.22 s · 911 GT3 991.1 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.81 s | 21.24 s | 0.57 s · 911 GT3 991.1 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 285 km/h | 313 km/h | 28 km/h · 911 GT3 991.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.76 kg/hp | 3.16 kg/hp | better ratio · 911 GT3 991.1 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | M2 G87 | 911 GT3 991.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.17 s | 1.07 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.95 s | 1.78 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.06 s · tight gap | 3.11 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.12 s | 4.08 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.26 s | 5.05 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.46 s | 8.00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.14 s | 12.09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.08 s | 11.86 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.81 s | 21.24 s |
| Top speed | 285 km/h | 313 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 | 460 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 730 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed M Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 441 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 430 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 395 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the 911 GT3 hits 100 km/h in 4.08 s versus 4.12 s for the M2. The 0.04 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 911 GT3 is doing 158 km/h against 155 km/h for the M2. The gap is 0.12 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 GT3 crosses the line in 11.85 s versus 12.08 s. The 0.23 s gap represents roughly 12 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 911 GT3 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 225 km/h versus 215 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 GT3 finishes in 21.23 s versus 21.80 s, with a 0.57 s lead.
Electronically capped at 285 km/h, the M2 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 (3.76 kg/hp vs 3.16 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.94 seconds. The 0.04 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, M2 G87 and 911 GT3 991.1 are neck and neck (4,08 s vs 4,12 s, no significant gap).
M2 G87 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,12 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M2 G87: 460 hp, ratio 3,76 kg/hp. 911 GT3 991.1: 441 hp, ratio 3,16 kg/hp.
M2 G87: 285 km/h. 911 GT3 991.1: 313 km/h.