Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Turbo 997.2 wins (3,53 s vs 4,89 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 911 Turbo 997.2 | 911 Carrera 4 991.1 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.53 s | 4.89 s | 1.36 s · 911 Turbo 997.2 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.25 s | 12.86 s | 1.61 s · 911 Turbo 997.2 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.28 s | 22.97 s | 2.69 s · 911 Turbo 997.2 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 311 km/h | 285 km/h | 26 km/h · 911 Turbo 997.2 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.10 kg/hp | 4.03 kg/hp | better ratio · 911 Turbo 997.2 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 911 Turbo 997.2 | 911 Carrera 4 991.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.04 s | 1.31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.74 s | 2.20 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.80 s | 3.83 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.53 s | 4.89 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.45 s | 6.08 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6.82 s | 9.79 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10.27 s | 15.05 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.25 s | 12.86 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.28 s | 22.97 s |
| Top speed | 311 km/h | 285 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 | 507 hp | Aluminium engine block and cylinder head |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 570 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 355 hp | Aluminum engine block and cylinder heads |
| Torque | 389 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the 911 Turbo hits 100 km/h in 3.53 s versus 4.90 s for the 911 Carrera 4. At this point, the 911 Turbo leads by 1.36 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Turbo is doing 168 km/h against 147 km/h for the 911 Carrera 4. The gap is 1.11 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Turbo crosses the line in 11.25 s versus 12.85 s. The 1.60 s gap represents roughly 80 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Turbo continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 233 km/h versus 209 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Turbo finishes in 20.27 s versus 22.96 s, with a 2.69 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Turbo is capped at 312 km/h, the 911 Carrera 4 at 285 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 (3.10 kg/hp vs 4.03 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.15 seconds. The 1.36 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Turbo 997.2 wins (3,53 s vs 4,89 s).
911 Turbo 997.2 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,53 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Turbo 997.2: 507 hp, ratio 3,10 kg/hp. 911 Carrera 4 991.1: 355 hp, ratio 4,03 kg/hp.
911 Turbo 997.2: 311 km/h. 911 Carrera 4 991.1: 285 km/h.