Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 4S 991.1 and Z4 M40i G29 are neck and neck (4,44 s vs 4,54 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.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| 911 Carrera 4S 991.1 | Z4 M40i G29 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,44 s−0,10 s | 4,54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,33 s−0,37 s | 12,70 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,02 s−0,93 s | 22,95 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 298 km/h+48 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,56 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,51 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 4S 991.1 | Z4 M40i G29 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,20 s | 1,27 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,00 s | 2,12 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,50 s | 3,42 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,44 s | 4,54 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,49 s | 5,95 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,74 s | 9,74 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,23 s | 15,46 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,33 s | 12,70 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,02 s | 22,95 s |
| Top speed limited | 298 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 | 406 hp | Aluminum engine block and cylinder heads |
| Torque | 441 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 445 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 535 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera 4S hits 100 km/h in 4.44 s versus 4.54 s for the Z4 M40i. The 0.10 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S is doing 153 km/h against 147 km/h for the Z4 M40i. The gap is 0.15 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera 4S crosses the line in 12.33 s versus 12.70 s. The 0.37 s gap represents roughly 19 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 217 km/h versus 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S finishes in 22.01 s versus 22.95 s, with a 0.93 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Carrera 4S is capped at 298 km/h, the Z4 M40i 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 (3.56 kg/hp vs 4.51 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.76 seconds. The 0.10 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 4S 991.1 and Z4 M40i G29 are neck and neck (4,44 s vs 4,54 s, no significant gap).
911 Carrera 4S 991.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,44 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Carrera 4S 991.1: 406 hp, ratio 3,56 kg/hp. Z4 M40i G29: 340 hp, ratio 4,51 kg/hp.
911 Carrera 4S 991.1: 298 km/h. Z4 M40i G29: 250 km/h.