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911 Targa 4 Lightweight vs 911 Carrera 4

Porsche · Porsche

1/4 Mile winner
911 Carrera 4
Beats the 911 Targa 4 Lightweight by 0.13s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 911 Carrera 4 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 4 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
379 hp
379 hp
0–100 km/h
4.3s
4.2s
Top speed
289 km/h
293 km/h
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo Flat-6
3.0L Twin-Turbo Flat-6
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
450 Nm
450 Nm
Price
$135,500
$106,500

Simulated race times

Distance
911 Targa 4 Lightweight
911 Carrera 4
100 m
5.474s
5.418s
1/8 mile
8.063s
7.978s
1/4 mile
12.054s
11.925s
1 km
21.353s
21.113s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

If budget is the deciding factor, the 911 Carrera 4 is the obvious pick at $106,500 versus the 911 Targa 4 Lightweight's $135,500. Both are formidable. The 911 Targa 4 Lightweight suits buyers who prioritise raw power; the 911 Carrera 4 appeals to those after the bigger output.

FAQ

Which is faster, the 911 Targa 4 Lightweight or the 911 Carrera 4?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 911 Carrera 4 is faster, beating the 911 Targa 4 Lightweight by 0.13 seconds.

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

The 911 Targa 4 Lightweight hits 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, while the 911 Carrera 4 does it in 4.2 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The 911 Targa 4 Lightweight produces 379 hp; the 911 Carrera 4 produces 379 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The 911 Targa 4 Lightweight tops out at 289 km/h, and the 911 Carrera 4 reaches 293 km/h.

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