Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 wins (4,46 s vs 5,68 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 | Focus ST 280 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.46 s | 5.68 s | 1.22 s · 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.51 s | 13.80 s | 1.29 s · 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.55 s | 24.64 s | 2.09 s · 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 289 km/h | 264 km/h | 25 km/h · 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.87 kg/hp | 5.11 kg/hp | better ratio · 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 | Focus ST 280 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.21 s | 1.66 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.01 s | 2.77 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.36 s | 4.37 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.46 s | 5.68 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.76 s | 7.28 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.27 s | 11.78 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.49 s | 19.05 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.51 s | 13.80 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.55 s | 24.64 s |
| Top speed | 289 km/h | 264 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 | 390 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 510 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 280 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 431 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) hits 100 km/h in 4.46 s versus 5.68 s for the Focus ST 280. At this point, the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) leads by 1.22 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) is doing 150 km/h against 139 km/h for the Focus ST 280. The gap is 0.97 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) crosses the line in 12.50 s versus 13.79 s. The 1.29 s gap represents roughly 61 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 209 km/h versus 194 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) finishes in 22.54 s versus 24.63 s, with a 2.09 s lead.
Electronically capped at 295 km/h, the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 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 (3.87 kg/hp vs 5.11 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.27 seconds. The 1.22 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 wins (4,46 s vs 5,68 s).
911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,46 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1: 390 hp, ratio 3,87 kg/hp. Focus ST 280: 280 hp, ratio 5,11 kg/hp.
911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1: 289 km/h. Focus ST 280: 264 km/h.