Porsche 911 Turbo S vs GT3: Which Is Faster in a Drag Race?

TL;DR

In a drag race on a rainy day, the Porsche 911 Turbo S cabriolet and coupe both completed the quarter mile in 10.4 seconds, with the cabriolet just edging out the coupe. The GT3 finished slower at 11.6 seconds, struggling against the all-wheel drive Turbo S models due to its rear-wheel drive setup and lower power.

Transcript

hi everyone matt watson here from car wow i'm sat in a porsche 911 turbo s cabriolet next to me is a turbo s coupe next to that is a 991.2 gt3 we're gonna have a porsche wide drag race i want to see how much difference there is between the coupe and the cabriolet because this is slightly heavier they're both a 3.8 liter flat six twin turbo with 650... Read More

Key Insights

• 🙂 The cabriolet's slight weight disadvantage didn't significantly impact its performance against the coupe in the drag race.
• 🧑‍🦼 The all-wheel drive system of the Turbo S provided more traction and helped it outperform the rear-wheel drive GT3.
• ⚡ The GT3, although lighter, struggled to match the high power and traction of the Turbo S models in wet conditions.
• 🤣 The Turbo S coupe's additional aerodynamic features gave it an edge in rolling races and overall performance.
• 🚋 The rain affected the race conditions and made it challenging for all cars.
• 🪛 Yanny, the driver of the Turbo S coupe, had a slightly better reaction time than the GT3's driver, Harry.
• 💨 The wind deflector was not properly adjusted, affecting the experience with the roof down.
• ❓ Personal preferences regarding the appearance of hardtops on convertibles may vary.

Questions & Answers

Q: How did the Turbo S coupe and cabriolet compare in the drag race?

Both completed the quarter-mile in 10.4 seconds, with the cabriolet winning by a slight margin due to a better start.

Q: How did the GT3 perform in the race?

The GT3, being rear-wheel drive and lighter, couldn't match the performance of the Turbo S models, finishing with a respectable 11.6-second quarter-mile time.

Q: What were the results of the rolling races?

In rolling races from 50 mph, the Turbo S coupe consistently outperformed the cabriolet and GT3 due to its aerodynamic advantage and more powerful engine.

Q: How did the different cars fare in the brake test?

The lighter GT3 had a slight advantage in the brake test, but all cars performed well when it came to emergency stops at 70 mph.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The Porsche 911 Turbo S coupe and cabriolet, both weighing over 1,600 kilos, have a quarter-mile time of 10.4 seconds, with the cabriolet edging slightly ahead in this race.

• The rear-wheel drive Porsche 991.2 GT3, weighing over 1,400 kilos, struggled against the all-wheel drive and more powerful Turbo S models.

• In rolling races from 50 mph and sports mode, the Turbo S coupe consistently outperformed the others due to its aerodynamic advantage.