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911 Carrera 4S vs 911 Carrera GTS Lightweight

Porsche · Porsche

1/4 Mile winner
911 Carrera GTS Lightweight
Beats the 911 Carrera 4S by 0.28s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 911 Carrera GTS Lightweight beats the 911 Carrera 4S comfortably, finishing 0.28 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 911 Carrera GTS Lightweight thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
443 hp
473 hp
0–100 km/h
3.4s
3.2s
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
$145,300

Simulated race times

Distance
911 Carrera 4S
911 Carrera GTS Lightweight
100 m
4.925s
4.792s
1/8 mile
7.270s
7.078s
1/4 mile
10.907s
10.628s
1 km
19.465s
19.000s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: 911 Carrera 4S is $113,300 vs $145,300 for the 911 Carrera GTS Lightweight — a $32,000 gap. Power: 911 Carrera GTS Lightweight makes 30 hp more (443 vs 473). 0–100 km/h: 911 Carrera GTS Lightweight is 0.20s quicker (3.4s vs 3.2s). Top speed: 911 Carrera GTS Lightweight runs to 311 km/h, 5 km/h higher than 911 Carrera 4S.

FAQ

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

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 911 Carrera GTS Lightweight is faster, beating the 911 Carrera 4S by 0.28 seconds.

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

The 911 Carrera 4S hits 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, while the 911 Carrera GTS Lightweight does it in 3.2 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

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

What are the top speeds?

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

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