Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2 and 911 Carrera (PDK) 991.1 are neck and neck (4,42 s vs 4,51 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.
| Measure | 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2 | 911 Carrera (PDK) 991.1 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.42 s | 4.51 s | 0.09 s · 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.42 s | 12.55 s | 0.13 s · 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.28 s | 22.58 s | 0.30 s · 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 286 km/h | 287 km/h | 1 km/h · 911 Carrera (PDK) 991.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.00 kg/hp | 4.16 kg/hp | better ratio · 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2 | 911 Carrera (PDK) 991.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.28 s | 1.25 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.13 s | 2.08 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.46 s | 3.45 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.42 s · tight gap | 4.51 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.67 s · tight gap | 5.81 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.88 s | 9.28 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.70 s | 14.48 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.42 s · tight gap | 12.55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.28 s | 22.58 s |
| Top speed | 286 km/h | 287 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 | 375 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 500 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 350 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 390 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 455 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera Cabriolet hits 100 km/h in 4.43 s versus 4.52 s for the 911 Carrera (PDK). The 0.09 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera Cabriolet is doing 153 km/h against 151 km/h for the 911 Carrera (PDK). The gap is 0.05 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera Cabriolet crosses the line in 12.42 s versus 12.54 s. The 0.13 s gap represents roughly 7 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera Cabriolet continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 214 km/h versus 209 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera Cabriolet finishes in 22.28 s versus 22.57 s, with a 0.30 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (286 vs 287 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Carrera Cabriolet is capped at 291 km/h, the 911 Carrera (PDK) at 287 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 4.16 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.60 seconds. The 0.09 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 Cabriolet 991.2 and 911 Carrera (PDK) 991.1 are neck and neck (4,42 s vs 4,51 s, no significant gap).
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. 911 Carrera (PDK) 991.1: 350 hp, ratio 4,16 kg/hp.
911 Carrera Cabriolet 991.2: 286 km/h. 911 Carrera (PDK) 991.1: 287 km/h.