Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Turbo 997.2 wins (3,53 s vs 3,92 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 2019 911 Speedster 992 | 911 Turbo 997.2 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.92 s | 3.53 s | 0.39 s · 911 Turbo 997.2 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.61 s | 11.25 s | 0.36 s · 911 Turbo 997.2 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.68 s | 20.28 s | 0.40 s · 911 Turbo 997.2 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 309 km/h | 311 km/h | 2 km/h · 911 Turbo 997.2 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.88 kg/hp | 3.10 kg/hp | better ratio · 2019 911 Speedster 992 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 2019 911 Speedster 992 | 911 Turbo 997.2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.07 s | 1.04 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.78 s | 1.74 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.10 s | 2.80 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.92 s | 3.53 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.79 s | 4.45 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7.42 s | 6.82 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 11.01 s | 10.27 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.61 s | 11.25 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.68 s | 20.28 s |
| Top speed | 309 km/h | 311 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 | 509 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 469 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 465 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 507 hp | Aluminium engine block and cylinder head |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 570 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the 911 Turbo hits 100 km/h in 3.53 s versus 3.92 s for the 2019 911 Speedster. At this point, the 911 Turbo leads by 0.39 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Turbo is doing 168 km/h against 164 km/h for the 2019 911 Speedster. The gap is 0.26 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Turbo crosses the line in 11.25 s versus 11.61 s. The 0.36 s gap represents roughly 20 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Turbo continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 233 km/h versus 230 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Turbo finishes in 20.27 s versus 20.68 s, with a 0.41 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (309 vs 311 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The 911 Turbo features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 2019 911 Speedster’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 2019 911 Speedster is capped at 309 km/h, the 911 Turbo at 312 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 (2.88 kg/hp vs 3.10 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.58 seconds. The 0.39 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 997.2 wins (3,53 s vs 3,92 s).
2019 911 Speedster 992 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,92 seconds (calibrated simulation).
2019 911 Speedster 992: 509 hp, ratio 2,88 kg/hp. 911 Turbo 997.2: 507 hp, ratio 3,10 kg/hp.
2019 911 Speedster 992: 309 km/h. 911 Turbo 997.2: 311 km/h.