Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 wins (4,77 s vs 6,71 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
6.71 s
| Measure | 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 | Explorer EcoBoost 300 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.77 s | 6.71 s | 1.94 s · 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.81 s | 14.93 s | 2.12 s · 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.89 s | 27.10 s | 4.21 s · 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 289 km/h | 220 km/h | 69 km/h · 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.13 kg/hp | 6.70 kg/hp | better ratio · 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 | Explorer EcoBoost 300 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.29 s | 1.82 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.15 s | 3.04 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.75 s | 4.96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.77 s | 6.71 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.30 s | 8.99 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.65 s | 15.83 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.89 s | 30.71 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.81 s | 14.93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.89 s | 27.10 s |
| Top speed | 289 km/h | 220 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 | 350 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 390 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 445 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 043 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 10-speed torque-converter automatic |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera (Manual) hits 100 km/h in 4.77 s versus 6.71 s for the Explorer EcoBoost 300. At this point, the 911 Carrera (Manual) leads by 1.94 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera (Manual) is doing 148 km/h against 127 km/h for the Explorer EcoBoost 300. The gap is 1.34 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera (Manual) crosses the line in 12.81 s versus 14.92 s. The 2.12 s gap represents roughly 88 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera (Manual) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 209 km/h versus 173 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera (Manual) finishes in 22.88 s versus 27.09 s, with a 4.21 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Carrera (Manual) is capped at 289 km/h, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 at 220 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 (4.13 kg/hp vs 6.70 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.35 seconds. The 1.94 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 (Manual) 991.1 wins (4,77 s vs 6,71 s).
911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,77 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1: 350 hp, ratio 4,13 kg/hp. Explorer EcoBoost 300: 305 hp, ratio 6,70 kg/hp.
911 Carrera (Manual) 991.1: 289 km/h. Explorer EcoBoost 300: 220 km/h.