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911 Carrera 4S vs 911 Carrera 4 GTS

Porsche · Porsche

1/4 Mile winner
911 Carrera 4 GTS
Beats the 911 Carrera 4S by 0.15s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 911 Carrera 4 GTS beats the 911 Carrera 4S comfortably, finishing 0.15 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 911 Carrera 4 GTS thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
443 hp
473 hp
0–100 km/h
3.4s
3.3s
Top speed
306 km/h
311 km/h
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo Flat-6
3.0L Twin-Turbo Flat-6
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
528 Nm
570 Nm
Price
$113,300
$137,000

Simulated race times

Distance
911 Carrera 4S
911 Carrera 4 GTS
100 m
4.925s
4.860s
1/8 mile
7.270s
7.173s
1/4 mile
10.907s
10.758s
1 km
19.465s
19.191s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

If budget is the deciding factor, the 911 Carrera 4S is the obvious pick at $113,300 versus the 911 Carrera 4 GTS's $137,000. Both are formidable. The 911 Carrera 4S suits buyers who prioritise balance and finesse; the 911 Carrera 4 GTS appeals to those after the bigger output.

FAQ

Which is faster, the 911 Carrera 4S or the 911 Carrera 4 GTS?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 911 Carrera 4 GTS is faster, beating the 911 Carrera 4S by 0.15 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 911 Carrera 4S vs the 911 Carrera 4 GTS?

The 911 Carrera 4S hits 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, while the 911 Carrera 4 GTS does it in 3.3 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The 911 Carrera 4S produces 443 hp; the 911 Carrera 4 GTS produces 473 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The 911 Carrera 4S tops out at 306 km/h, and the 911 Carrera 4 GTS reaches 311 km/h.

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