Porsche 911 GT3 or Porsche 911 Carrera T: which has more power?

Porsche 911 GT3 produces 441 hp and 430 Nm torque vs 390 Nm, versus 345 hp for Porsche 911 Carrera T. Porsche 911 GT3 leads on 2/2 power metrics.

Which is faster, the Porsche 911 GT3 or the Porsche 911 Carrera T?

Porsche 911 GT3 is faster with a 0-100 km/h in 4.1s vs 4.4s for Porsche 911 Carrera T, a gap of 0.3s. The Apex physics simulation confirms this advantage across all timed runs.

Which is faster, the Porsche 911 GT3 or the Porsche 911 Carrera T?

Porsche 911 GT3 is slightly faster than the Porsche 911 Carrera T to 100 km/h. The edge holds on standing starts but may narrow at higher speeds depending on aerodynamic load.

Porsche 911 GT3 or Porsche 911 Carrera T: which has more power?

Porsche 911 GT3 has about 30% more power than the Porsche 911 Carrera T. On torque, Porsche 911 GT3 also leads — which benefits quick overtakes.

Porsche 911 GT3 997.2 vs Porsche 911 Carrera T 991.2: simulate the duel | Caralogy | Caralogy

Performance comparison

Porsche 911 GT3 997.2 vs Porsche 911 Carrera T 991.2: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

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911 GT3 997.2

441 hp · 430 Nm · 1,395 kg · 2010

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911 Carrera T 991.2

345 hp · 390 Nm · 1,425 kg · 2018

	911 GT3 997.2	911 Carrera T 991.2
0–100 km/h	4,08 s−0,39 s	4,47 s
400 m standing start	11,86 s−0,61 s	12,47 s
1,000 m standing start	21,24 s−1,01 s	22,25 s
Top speed (electronically limited)	313 km/h+20 km/h	293 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio	3,16 kg/hpbetter ratio	4,13 kg/hp

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

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Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.

Palier	911 GT3 997.2	911 Carrera T 991.2
0–30 km/h	1,07 s	1,22 stight gap
0–50 km/h	1,78 s	2,04 s
0–80 km/h	3,11 s	3,54 s
0–100 km/h	4,08 s	4,47 s
0–120 km/h	5,05 s	5,89 s
0–160 km/h	8,00 s	8,94 s
0–200 km/h	12,09 s	13,69 s
400 m standing start	11,86 s	12,47 s
1,000 m standing start	21,24 s	22,25 s
Top speed	313 km/h	293 km/h

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

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911 GT3 997.2

3,16kg/hpratio better by 0,97 kg/hp

Characteristic	Value	Detail
Power	441 hp	B6
Torque	430 Nm
Weight	1 395 kg	manufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain	—
Gearbox	MANUAL

Porsche

911 Carrera T 991.2

4,13kg/hp

Characteristic	Value	Detail
Power	345 hp	B6
Torque	390 Nm
Weight	1 425 kg	manufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain	Propulsion
Gearbox	MANUAL

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the 911 GT3 hits 100 km/h in 4.08 s versus 4.47 s for the 911 Carrera T. At this point, the 911 GT3 leads by 0.39 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the 911 GT3 is doing 158 km/h against 153 km/h for the 911 Carrera T. The gap is 0.44 s. The gap remains stable from the start.

At 400 metres standing start, the 911 GT3 crosses the line in 11.85 s versus 12.47 s. The 0.61 s gap represents roughly 32 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the 911 GT3 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 225 km/h versus 216 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 GT3 finishes in 21.23 s versus 22.25 s, with a 1.02 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Electronically capped at 293 km/h, the 911 Carrera T never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor — it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.

With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.16 kg/hp vs 4.13 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Manual).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.56 seconds. The 0.39 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

Compare with other alternatives

Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is faster, 911 GT3 997.2 or 911 Carrera T 991.2?

Sur 0–100 km/h, 911 GT3 997.2 gagne (4,08 s vs 4,47 s).

What is the 0-100 of 911 GT3 997.2?

911 GT3 997.2 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,08 secondes (simulation calibrée).

911 GT3 997.2 or 911 Carrera T 991.2: for what use?

911 GT3 997.2 : 441 hp, ratio 3,16 kg/hp. 911 Carrera T 991.2 : 345 hp, ratio 4,13 kg/hp.

What is the top speed of 911 GT3 997.2 vs 911 Carrera T 991.2?

911 GT3 997.2 : 313 km/h. 911 Carrera T 991.2 : 293 km/h.