911 Carrera vs 911 Targa 4 Lightweight
Porsche · Porsche
1/4 Mile winner
911 Carrera
Beats the 911 Targa 4 Lightweight by 0.13s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the 911 Carrera beats the 911 Targa 4 Lightweight comfortably, finishing 0.13 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 911 Carrera thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
379 hp
379 hp
0–100 km/h
4.2s
4.3s
Top speed
293 km/h
289 km/h
Engine
3.0L Flat-6 Twin Turbo
3.0L Twin-Turbo Flat-6
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
450 Nm
450 Nm
Price
$110,000
$135,500
Simulated race times
Distance
911 Carrera
911 Targa 4 Lightweight
100 m
5.418s
5.474s
1/8 mile
7.978s
8.063s
1/4 mile
11.925s
12.054s
1 km
21.113s
21.353s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: 911 Carrera is $110,000 vs $135,500 for the 911 Targa 4 Lightweight — a $25,500 gap.
FAQ
Which is faster, the 911 Carrera or the 911 Targa 4 Lightweight?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 911 Carrera is faster, beating the 911 Targa 4 Lightweight by 0.13 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 911 Carrera vs the 911 Targa 4 Lightweight?
The 911 Carrera hits 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, while the 911 Targa 4 Lightweight does it in 4.3 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The 911 Carrera produces 379 hp; the 911 Targa 4 Lightweight produces 379 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The 911 Carrera tops out at 293 km/h, and the 911 Targa 4 Lightweight reaches 289 km/h.
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