Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 991.2 wins (4,25 s vs 4,58 s).
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.
| Mustang GT 449 | 911 Carrera 991.2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,58 s | 4,25 s+0,34 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,48 s | 12,21 s+0,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,20 s | 21,92 s+0,28 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 289 km/h−39 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,88 kg/hp | 3,81 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 | Mustang GT 449 | 911 Carrera 991.2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,39 s | 1,23 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,29 s | 2,05 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,61 s | 3,33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,58 s | 4,25 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,75 s | 5,43 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,94 s | 8,48 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,47 s | 13,03 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,48 s | 12,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,20 s | 21,92 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 289 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 455 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 542 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 764 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 375 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera hits 100 km/h in 4.25 s versus 4.59 s for the Mustang GT 449. At this point, the 911 Carrera leads by 0.34 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera is doing 156 km/h against 154 km/h for the Mustang GT 449. The gap is 0.25 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera crosses the line in 12.20 s versus 12.48 s. The 0.28 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 217 km/h versus 216 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera finishes in 21.92 s versus 22.20 s, with a 0.28 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Mustang GT 449 is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 911 Carrera at 295 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 (3.88 kg/hp vs 3.81 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.40 seconds. The 0.34 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 991.2 wins (4,25 s vs 4,58 s).
Mustang GT 449 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,58 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Mustang GT 449: 455 hp, ratio 3,88 kg/hp. 911 Carrera 991.2: 375 hp, ratio 3,81 kg/hp.
Mustang GT 449: 250 km/h. 911 Carrera 991.2: 289 km/h.