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Model S Plaid vs 911 Carrera

Tesla · Porsche

1/4 Mile winner
Model S Plaid
Beats the 911 Carrera by 2.93s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Model S Plaid beats the 911 Carrera by a wide margin, finishing 2.93 seconds ahead. It's the 641 extra horsepower talking — the Model S Plaid simply has more grunt to throw at the strip.

Spec head-to-head

Power
1020 hp
379 hp
0–100 km/h
2.1s
4.2s
Top speed
322 km/h
293 km/h
Engine
Tri Electric Motors
3.0L Flat-6 Twin Turbo
Fuel
Electric
Petrol
Torque
1,400 Nm
450 Nm
Price
$108,490
$110,000

Simulated race times

Distance
Model S Plaid
911 Carrera
100 m
3.969s
5.418s
1/8 mile
5.912s
7.978s
1/4 mile
8.993s
11.925s
1 km
16.525s
21.113s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Model S Plaid is $108,490 vs $110,000 for the 911 Carrera — a $1,510 gap. Power: Model S Plaid makes 641 hp more (1020 vs 379). 0–100 km/h: Model S Plaid is 2.10s quicker (2.1s vs 4.2s). Top speed: Model S Plaid runs to 322 km/h, 29 km/h higher than 911 Carrera. Drivetrain: Model S Plaid is electric; 911 Carrera runs on petrol.

FAQ

Which is faster, the Model S Plaid or the 911 Carrera?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Model S Plaid is faster, beating the 911 Carrera by 2.93 seconds.

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

The Model S Plaid hits 100 km/h in 2.1 seconds, while the 911 Carrera does it in 4.2 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Model S Plaid produces 1020 hp; the 911 Carrera produces 379 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Model S Plaid tops out at 322 km/h, and the 911 Carrera reaches 293 km/h.

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