Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 wins (4,46 s vs 4,66 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
4.66 s
| Measure | 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 | 911 Carrera 991.1 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.46 s | 4.66 s | 0.20 s · 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.51 s | 12.55 s | 0.04 s · 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.55 s | 22.38 s | 0.17 s · 911 Carrera 991.1 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 289 km/h | 288 km/h | 1 km/h · 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.87 kg/hp | 3.89 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 | 911 Carrera 991.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.21 s · tight gap | 1.27 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.01 s · tight gap | 2.12 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.36 s | 3.68 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.46 s | 4.66 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.76 s | 5.74 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.27 s | 9.13 s · tight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.49 s | 13.85 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.51 s · tight gap | 12.55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.55 s | 22.38 s |
| Top speed | 289 km/h | 288 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 | 355 hp | Aluminum engine block and cylinder heads |
| Torque | 389 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 380 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) hits 100 km/h in 4.46 s versus 4.66 s for the 911 Carrera. At this point, the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) leads by 0.20 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) is doing 150 km/h against 151 km/h for the 911 Carrera. The gap is 0.13 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) crosses the line in 12.50 s versus 12.55 s. The 0.05 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 288 km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 288 km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera finishes in 22.38 s versus 22.54 s. The 0.17 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) is capped at 295 km/h, the 911 Carrera at 288 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 (3.87 kg/hp vs 3.89 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.74 seconds. The 0.20 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 (PDK) 991.1 wins (4,46 s vs 4,66 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. 911 Carrera 991.1: 355 hp, ratio 3,89 kg/hp.
911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1: 289 km/h. 911 Carrera 991.1: 288 km/h.