Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet 991.2 wins (2,95 s vs 5,86 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 Turbo S Cabriolet 991.2 | 230i Convertible F22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 2,95 s−2,91 s | 5,86 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,56 s−3,65 s | 14,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,13 s−6,88 s | 26,01 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 329 km/h+79 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2,84 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,25 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 Turbo S Cabriolet 991.2 | 230i Convertible F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,86 s | 1,38 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,44 s | 2,29 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,32 s | 4,18 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 2,95 s | 5,86 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3,76 s | 8,10 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 5,83 s | 14,44 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 8,76 s | 24,93 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,56 s | 14,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,13 s | 26,01 s |
| Top speed limited | 329 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 | 588 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 670 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 252 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 575 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 911 Turbo S Cabriolet hits 100 km/h in 2.95 s versus 5.86 s for the Bmw 230i Convertible. At this point, the 911 Turbo S Cabriolet leads by 2.91 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Turbo S Cabriolet is doing 176 km/h against 129 km/h for the Bmw 230i Convertible. The gap is 2.28 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Turbo S Cabriolet crosses the line in 10.56 s versus 14.21 s. The 3.65 s gap represents roughly 150 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Turbo S Cabriolet continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 246 km/h versus 178 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Turbo S Cabriolet finishes in 19.13 s versus 26.01 s, with a 6.88 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Turbo S Cabriolet is capped at 330 (i.e. 205 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw 230i Convertible 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 (2.84 kg/hp vs 6.25 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.32 seconds. The 2.91 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet 991.2 wins (2,95 s vs 5,86 s).
911 Turbo S Cabriolet 991.2 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2,95 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Turbo S Cabriolet 991.2: 588 hp, ratio 2,84 kg/hp. 230i Convertible F22: 252 hp, ratio 6,25 kg/hp.
911 Turbo S Cabriolet 991.2: 329 km/h. 230i Convertible F22: 250 km/h.