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911 Carrera S vs 911 Carrera 4S

Porsche · Porsche

1/4 Mile winner
911 Carrera 4S
Beats the 911 Carrera S by 0.12s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 911 Carrera 4S beats the 911 Carrera S comfortably, finishing 0.12 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 911 Carrera 4S thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
443 hp
443 hp
0–100 km/h
3.5s
3.4s
Top speed
308 km/h
306 km/h
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo Flat-6
3.0L Twin-Turbo Flat-6
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
528 Nm
528 Nm
Price
$131,300
$113,300

Simulated race times

Distance
911 Carrera S
911 Carrera 4S
100 m
4.991s
4.925s
1/8 mile
7.360s
7.270s
1/4 mile
11.026s
10.907s
1 km
19.616s
19.465s

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 S's $131,300. Both are formidable. The 911 Carrera S suits buyers who prioritise raw power; the 911 Carrera 4S appeals to those after the bigger output.

FAQ

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

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 911 Carrera 4S is faster, beating the 911 Carrera S by 0.12 seconds.

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

The 911 Carrera S hits 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, while the 911 Carrera 4S does it in 3.4 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

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

What are the top speeds?

The 911 Carrera S tops out at 308 km/h, and the 911 Carrera 4S reaches 306 km/h.

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