911 GT2 RS vs 720S
Porsche · McLaren
1/4 Mile winner
911 GT2 RS
Beats the 720S by 0.14s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the 911 GT2 RS beats the 720S comfortably, finishing 0.14 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 911 GT2 RS thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
700 hp
710 hp
0–100 km/h
2.8s
2.9s
Top speed
340 km/h
341 km/h
Engine
3.8L Twin-Turbo Flat-6
V8
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
750 Nm
770 Nm
Price
$293,200
$499,000
Simulated race times
Distance
911 GT2 RS
720S
100 m
4.511s
4.584s
1/8 mile
6.654s
6.754s
1/4 mile
9.969s
10.107s
1 km
17.743s
17.936s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: 911 GT2 RS is $293,200 vs $499,000 for the 720S — a $205,800 gap. Power: 720S makes 10 hp more (700 vs 710). 0–100 km/h: 911 GT2 RS is 0.10s quicker (2.8s vs 2.9s).
FAQ
Which is faster, the 911 GT2 RS or the 720S?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 911 GT2 RS is faster, beating the 720S by 0.14 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 911 GT2 RS vs the 720S?
The 911 GT2 RS hits 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds, while the 720S does it in 2.9 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The 911 GT2 RS produces 700 hp; the 720S produces 710 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The 911 GT2 RS tops out at 340 km/h, and the 720S reaches 341 km/h.
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