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GT-R Nismo vs 911 Carrera GTS Lightweight

Nissan · Porsche

1/4 Mile winner
GT-R Nismo
Beats the 911 Carrera GTS Lightweight by 0.48s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the GT-R Nismo beats the 911 Carrera GTS Lightweight comfortably, finishing 0.48 seconds ahead. It's the 127 extra horsepower talking — the GT-R Nismo simply has more grunt to throw at the strip.

Spec head-to-head

Power
600 hp
473 hp
0–100 km/h
2.9s
3.2s
Top speed
330 km/h
311 km/h
Engine
3.8L Twin-Turbo V6
3.0L Twin-Turbo Flat-6
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
652 Nm
570 Nm
Price
$220,000
$145,300

Simulated race times

Distance
GT-R Nismo
911 Carrera GTS Lightweight
100 m
4.584s
4.792s
1/8 mile
6.765s
7.078s
1/4 mile
10.147s
10.628s
1 km
18.098s
19.000s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: 911 Carrera GTS Lightweight is $145,300 vs $220,000 for the GT-R Nismo — a $74,700 gap. Power: GT-R Nismo makes 127 hp more (600 vs 473). 0–100 km/h: GT-R Nismo is 0.30s quicker (2.9s vs 3.2s). Top speed: GT-R Nismo runs to 330 km/h, 19 km/h higher than 911 Carrera GTS Lightweight.

FAQ

Which is faster, the GT-R Nismo or the 911 Carrera GTS Lightweight?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the GT-R Nismo is faster, beating the 911 Carrera GTS Lightweight by 0.48 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the GT-R Nismo vs the 911 Carrera GTS Lightweight?

The GT-R Nismo hits 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds, while the 911 Carrera GTS Lightweight does it in 3.2 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The GT-R Nismo produces 600 hp; the 911 Carrera GTS Lightweight produces 473 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The GT-R Nismo tops out at 330 km/h, and the 911 Carrera GTS Lightweight reaches 311 km/h.

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