New Hybrid Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Drag Races Outgoing Model
YouTuber pits the new 911 Carrera GTS with hybrid power in a drag race against the 2024 model it's replacing.
Porsche's Timeless Evolution
Porsche has an uncanny ability to evolve with each generation while maintaining the timeless design of the 911, a feat it has accomplished since 1963. Despite a familiar profile, each new iteration manages to surprise enthusiasts with its enhanced capabilities. This is evident in the latest comparison between the classic 911 Carrera GTS and its new hybrid version, performing a direct head-to-head test to evaluate the capabilities of each iteration.
A Match of Speed Titans
The comparison test was conducted by popular YouTuber Mat Watson and former Formula One driver Mark Webber, both highly skilled but from different racing backgrounds. Webber brought his extensive high-speed expertise to the race from his years of world-class racing. Watson, on the other hand, was assigned the newer hybrid model while Webber drove the predecessor, making for an intriguing showdown between two versions of the 911 Carrera GTS.
Power and Performance Unleashed
The new hybrid 911 Carrera GTS boasts impressive power, with a combined output of 532 hp and 449 lb-ft of torque from its three-liter, single electric-turbo six-cylinder engine and electric motor. The combustion engine alone delivers 478 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. These figures are almost identical to the previous model's 474 hp and 420 lb-ft, highlighting the incremental yet significant enhancements Porsche achieves with each new release.
The Weight Factor
One notable difference between the two models is weight. The hybrid Carrera GTS is slightly heavier by 110 pounds, weighing in at 3,516 lbs compared to the predecessor's 3,406 lbs. Despite this added weight, the new model benefits from its advanced powertrain architecture, giving it a slight edge in performance. This is reflected in its higher power-to-weight ratio of 333.54 bhp/ton compared to the older model's 306 bhp/ton.
Driver Skills in the Spotlight
Both drivers, accustomed to the intricacies of racing, showcased their skills in this head-to-head challenge. Initially, Mat Watson managed to pull ahead with the hybrid, securing two car lengths over Webber's older model. The second run further demonstrated the hybrid's superiority, albeit with an extra car length advantage. However, when the drivers swapped cars, Webber's prowess became evident.
A Clear Winner
Webber's Formula One-honed skills enabled him to extract the maximum potential from the hybrid 911 GTS, achieving a quarter-mile time of 10.9 seconds, significantly faster than the older model's 11.4 seconds. His performance even surpassed Porsche's official claim of 11 seconds. This comparison highlights not just the car's capabilities but also the critical role of driver expertise. With that said, the new hybrid model's superiority was on display in this experiment on Youtube from Mat Watson.
>>Join the conversation about this battle of the 911 Carrera GTS models right here at Rennlist.com.
>>For help with your do-it-yourself maintenance and repair projects, please visit our how-to section.