M8 Gran Coupe vs 911 GT3 RS
BMW · Porsche
1/4 Mile winner
911 GT3 RS
Beats the M8 Gran Coupe by 0.09s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the 911 GT3 RS beats the M8 Gran Coupe by a hair, finishing 0.09 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 911 GT3 RS thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
523 hp
518 hp
0–100 km/h
3.3s
3.2s
Top speed
305 km/h
296 km/h
Engine
V8
4.0L Naturally Aspirated Flat-6
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
750 Nm
465 Nm
Price
$146,000
$241,300
Simulated race times
Distance
M8 Gran Coupe
911 GT3 RS
100 m
4.859s
4.791s
1/8 mile
7.179s
7.095s
1/4 mile
10.783s
10.694s
1 km
19.296s
19.277s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: M8 Gran Coupe is $146,000 vs $241,300 for the 911 GT3 RS — a $95,300 gap. Top speed: M8 Gran Coupe runs to 305 km/h, 9 km/h higher than 911 GT3 RS.
FAQ
Which is faster, the M8 Gran Coupe or the 911 GT3 RS?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 911 GT3 RS is faster, beating the M8 Gran Coupe by 0.09 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the M8 Gran Coupe vs the 911 GT3 RS?
The M8 Gran Coupe hits 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds, while the 911 GT3 RS does it in 3.2 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The M8 Gran Coupe produces 523 hp; the 911 GT3 RS produces 518 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The M8 Gran Coupe tops out at 305 km/h, and the 911 GT3 RS reaches 296 km/h.
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