Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2 wins (4,42 s vs 5,73 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 Cabriolet 991.2 | 430i G22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,42 s−1,31 s | 5,73 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,42 s−1,56 s | 13,98 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,28 s−3,07 s | 25,35 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 286 km/h+36 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,00 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,99 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 Cabriolet 991.2 | 430i G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,28 s | 1,42 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,13 s | 2,36 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,46 s | 4,12 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,42 s | 5,73 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,67 s | 7,73 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,88 s | 13,25 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,70 s | 22,00 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,42 s | 13,98 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,28 s | 25,35 s |
| Top speed limited | 286 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 | 1 500 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 258 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 545 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera Cabriolet hits 100 km/h in 4.43 s versus 5.73 s for the Bmw 430i. At this point, the 911 Carrera Cabriolet leads by 1.31 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera Cabriolet is doing 153 km/h against 132 km/h for the Bmw 430i. The gap is 0.89 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera Cabriolet crosses the line in 12.42 s versus 13.97 s. The 1.56 s gap represents roughly 69 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera Cabriolet continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 214 km/h versus 185 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera Cabriolet finishes in 22.28 s versus 25.35 s, with a 3.07 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Carrera Cabriolet is capped at 291 km/h, the Bmw 430i 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 (4.00 kg/hp vs 5.99 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.91 seconds. The 1.31 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2 wins (4,42 s vs 5,73 s).
911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,42 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2: 375 hp, ratio 4,00 kg/hp. 430i G22: 258 hp, ratio 5,99 kg/hp.
911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2: 286 km/h. 430i G22: 250 km/h.