Sur 0–100 km/h, 911 Turbo S Coupe 997.2 gagne (3,22 s vs 4,38 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 Coupe 997.2 | M4 Coupe F82 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,22 s−1,15 s | 4,38 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,91 s−1,30 s | 12,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,75 s−2,01 s | 21,76 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 314 km/h+64 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2,95 kg/hpbetter ratio | 3,64 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 Coupe 997.2 | M4 Coupe F82 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,95 s | 1,31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,59 s | 2,17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,55 s | 3,43 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,22 s | 4,38 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,09 s | 5,49 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,33 s | 8,40 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 9,53 s | 12,64 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,91 s | 12,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,75 s | 21,76 s |
| Top speed limited | 314 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 | 537 hp | Aluminium engine block and cylinder head |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 585 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 431 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 570 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | M4 Coupe | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (7-speed M Steptronic with double clutch and Drivelogic) |
Off the line, the 911 Turbo S Coupe hits 100 km/h in 3.22 s versus 4.38 s for the Bmw M4 Coupe. At this point, the 911 Turbo S Coupe leads by 1.15 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Turbo S Coupe is doing 172 km/h against 157 km/h for the Bmw M4 Coupe. The gap is 0.98 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Turbo S Coupe crosses the line in 10.90 s versus 12.21 s. The 1.31 s gap represents roughly 69 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Turbo S Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 238 km/h versus 221 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Turbo S Coupe finishes in 19.75 s versus 21.75 s, with a 2.00 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Turbo S Coupe is capped at 314 km/h, the Bmw M4 Coupe 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 (2.95 kg/hp vs 3.64 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.11 seconds. The 1.15 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 Turbo S Coupe 997.2 gagne (3,22 s vs 4,38 s).
911 Turbo S Coupe 997.2 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,22 secondes (simulation calibrée).
911 Turbo S Coupe 997.2 : 537 hp, ratio 2,95 kg/hp. M4 Coupe F82 : 431 hp, ratio 3,64 kg/hp.
911 Turbo S Coupe 997.2 : 314 km/h. M4 Coupe F82 : 250 km/h.