Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 991.2 wins (4,25 s vs 5,86 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 Carrera 991.2 | 230i Convertible F22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,25 s−1,62 s | 5,86 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,21 s−2,00 s | 14,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,92 s−4,09 s | 26,01 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 289 km/h+39 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,81 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,25 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 Carrera 991.2 | 230i Convertible F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,23 s | 1,38 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,05 s | 2,29 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,33 s | 4,18 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,25 s | 5,86 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,43 s | 8,10 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,48 s | 14,44 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,03 s | 24,93 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,21 s | 14,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,92 s | 26,01 s |
| Top speed limited | 289 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 | 375 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 252 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 575 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera hits 100 km/h in 4.25 s versus 5.86 s for the Bmw 230i Convertible. At this point, the 911 Carrera leads by 1.62 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera is doing 156 km/h against 129 km/h for the Bmw 230i Convertible. The gap is 1.12 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera crosses the line in 12.20 s versus 14.21 s. The 2.01 s gap represents roughly 85 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 217 km/h versus 178 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera finishes in 21.92 s versus 26.01 s, with a 4.09 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Carrera is capped at 295 km/h, the Bmw 230i Convertible 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 (3.81 kg/hp vs 6.25 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.32 seconds. The 1.62 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 Carrera 991.2 wins (4,25 s vs 5,86 s).
911 Carrera 991.2 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,25 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Carrera 991.2: 375 hp, ratio 3,81 kg/hp. 230i Convertible F22: 252 hp, ratio 6,25 kg/hp.
911 Carrera 991.2: 289 km/h. 230i Convertible F22: 250 km/h.