Sur 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera (PDK) 991.1 gagne (4,51 s vs 4,54 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 (PDK) 991.1 | Z4 M40i G29 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,51 s−0,03 s | 4,54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,55 s−0,17 s | 12,72 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,58 s−0,42 s | 23,00 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 287 km/h+37 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,16 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,57 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 (PDK) 991.1 | Z4 M40i G29 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,25 s | 1,26 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,08 s | 2,11 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,45 s | 3,41 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,51 s | 4,54 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,81 s | 5,97 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,28 s | 9,81 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,48 s | 15,62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,55 s | 12,72 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,58 s | 23,00 s |
| Top speed limited | 287 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 | 350 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 390 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 455 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 555 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Z4 M40i | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera (PDK) hits 100 km/h in 4.52 s versus 4.55 s for the Bmw Z4 M40i. The 0.03 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera (PDK) is doing 151 km/h against 147 km/h for the Bmw Z4 M40i. The gap is 0.06 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera (PDK) crosses the line in 12.54 s versus 12.71 s. The 0.17 s gap represents roughly 9 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera (PDK) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 209 km/h versus 204 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera (PDK) finishes in 22.57 s versus 23.00 s, with a 0.42 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Carrera (PDK) is capped at 287 km/h, the Bmw Z4 M40i 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 (4.16 kg/hp vs 4.57 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.79 seconds. The 0.03 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera (PDK) 991.1 gagne (4,51 s vs 4,54 s).
911 Carrera (PDK) 991.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,51 secondes (simulation calibrée).
911 Carrera (PDK) 991.1 : 350 hp, ratio 4,16 kg/hp. Z4 M40i G29 : 340 hp, ratio 4,57 kg/hp.
911 Carrera (PDK) 991.1 : 287 km/h. Z4 M40i G29 : 250 km/h.