Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 4 GTS 991.2 wins (3,47 s vs 3,78 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.
| 911 R 991.2 | 911 Carrera 4 GTS 991.2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,78 s | 3,47 s+0,30 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,38 s | 11,25 s+0,13 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,20 s−0,06 s | 20,26 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 325 km/h+16 km/h | 309 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2,74 kg/hpbetter ratio | 3,11 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 R 991.2 | 911 Carrera 4 GTS 991.2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,05 s | 1,01 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,75 s | 1,68 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,05 s | 2,73 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,78 s | 3,47 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,80 s | 4,44 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,94 s | 6,86 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,17 s | 10,34 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,38 s | 11,25 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,20 s | 20,26 stight gap |
| Top speed | 325 km/h | 309 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 500 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 460 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 370 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 480 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 570 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 495 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera 4 GTS hits 100 km/h in 3.47 s versus 3.78 s for the 911 R. At this point, the 911 Carrera 4 GTS leads by 0.30 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera 4 GTS is doing 167 km/h against 166 km/h for the 911 R. The gap is 0.17 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera 4 GTS crosses the line in 11.24 s versus 11.38 s. The 0.13 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The 911 Carrera 4 GTS maxes out at 309 km/h while the 911 R keeps accelerating towards 325 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.08 s.
Around 786 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the 911 R overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 16 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the 911 R finishes in 20.19 s versus 20.26 s. The 0.07 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
The 911 Carrera 4 GTS features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 911 R’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.
Electronically capped at 309 km/h, the 911 Carrera 4 GTS 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 (2.74 kg/hp vs 3.11 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.33 seconds. The 0.30 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 4 GTS 991.2 wins (3,47 s vs 3,78 s).
911 R 991.2 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,78 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 R 991.2: 500 hp, ratio 2,74 kg/hp. 911 Carrera 4 GTS 991.2: 480 hp, ratio 3,11 kg/hp.
911 R 991.2: 325 km/h. 911 Carrera 4 GTS 991.2: 309 km/h.