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The 911 Turbo S has a 0-60 time of 2.6 seconds, but Car and Driver clocked it at 2.2. Its quarter-mile time is 10.1 seconds. https://www.caranddriver.com/porsc

The 911 Turbo S has a 0-60 time of 2.6 seconds, but Car and Driver clocked it at 2.2. Its quarter-mile time is 10.1 seconds. https://www.caranddriver.com/porsche/911-turbo-turbo-s https://www.caranddriver.com/porsche/911-turbo-turbo-s I don't know what's going on with that video. If we take Tesla's numbers at face value, which I definitely don't given their history, the 911 Turbo S is dramatically faster on the straights. Is Tesla claiming that the Cybertruck gets faster with a 911 in tow? If so, why isn't there an option for a 911 trailer? Methinks Tesla is up to their old tricks! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tesla-autopilot-staged-engineer-says-company-faked-full-autopilot/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tesla-autopilot-staged-engineer...

cmac2992 3y ago
It's clearly not a 911 Turbo or Turbo s. Probably a base 911. Also not discounting tesla shenanigans. Would be easy enough to run the 1/4 a few times and get the 911 nice heat soaked and way down on power.
- adgrnhioaedntio 3y ago
  Ah, so it's nothing. There are Mustangs that will beat a base-model 911 in a straight line. I couldn't tell what model it was, as Twitter video has been broken for me for months.
  - DennisP 3y ago
    Probably not while towing another 911 though.
- kllrnohj 3y ago
  It's going to be pretty hard to heat soak a 911 to get it down on power. They're proper sports cars designed to hit the track. The shenanigans was simply in choosing that car at all. A base 911 only claims a 0-60 of 4s and doesn't even break 400hp. It's never been a straight line car, that's not what it's trying to do or why enthusiasts love it.
  - valval 3y ago
    It’s also not meant to be a direct comparison of any sort, but for some reason the people on HN manage to completely overlook that. The highly analytical mind truly is a blessing and a curse, especially when coupled with blind contempt for something.
abledon 3y ago
they said they went to a dealership, bought it, then brought it to the track. No modifications etc.
- spixy 3y ago
  Do Porsche cars need to be break in? I know some cars limit engine power for first thousands of km (m). https://extramile.thehartford.com/auto/maintenance/how-to-break-in-a-new-car/ https://extramile.thehartford.com/auto/maintenance/how-to-br...
evanreichard 3y ago
I’m like 90% sure it’s a Carerra T. Satin black Carrera S wheels and no red calipers. It’s definitely not a Turbo or Turbo S cause there’s no side intakes. Also definitely looks like the car dips briefly meaning it’s likely a manual, and the Carerra T only comes in manual. Porsche rated 4.3s 0-60mph.

cmac2992 3y ago

It's clearly not a 911 Turbo or Turbo s. Probably a base 911. Also not discounting tesla shenanigans. Would be easy enough to run the 1/4 a few times and get the 911 nice heat soaked and way down on power.

adgrnhioaedntio 3y ago
Ah, so it's nothing. There are Mustangs that will beat a base-model 911 in a straight line. I couldn't tell what model it was, as Twitter video has been broken for me for months.
- DennisP 3y ago
  Probably not while towing another 911 though.
kllrnohj 3y ago
It's going to be pretty hard to heat soak a 911 to get it down on power. They're proper sports cars designed to hit the track. The shenanigans was simply in choosing that car at all. A base 911 only claims a 0-60 of 4s and doesn't even break 400hp. It's never been a straight line car, that's not what it's trying to do or why enthusiasts love it.
- valval 3y ago
  It’s also not meant to be a direct comparison of any sort, but for some reason the people on HN manage to completely overlook that. The highly analytical mind truly is a blessing and a curse, especially when coupled with blind contempt for something.

abledon 3y ago

they said they went to a dealership, bought it, then brought it to the track. No modifications etc.

spixy 3y ago
Do Porsche cars need to be break in? I know some cars limit engine power for first thousands of km (m). https://extramile.thehartford.com/auto/maintenance/how-to-break-in-a-new-car/ https://extramile.thehartford.com/auto/maintenance/how-to-br...

evanreichard 3y ago

I’m like 90% sure it’s a Carerra T. Satin black Carrera S wheels and no red calipers. It’s definitely not a Turbo or Turbo S cause there’s no side intakes. Also definitely looks like the car dips briefly meaning it’s likely a manual, and the Carerra T only comes in manual. Porsche rated 4.3s 0-60mph.