Porsche 911 Turbo S vs Audi R8 GT

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Category Audi R8 GT (Mk I)Porsche 911 Turbo S
Max power (ps / bhp) 560 / 553530 / 523
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) 540 / 398700 / 516
Curb weight (kg / lb) 1563 / 34461591 / 3508
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) 358 / 353333 / 329
Average price €208,000€174,000

Acceleration

Speed & distance Audi R8 GT (Mk I)Porsche 911 Turbo S
0 - 40 kph 1.3 s1.0 s
0 - 50 kph 1.6 s1.3 s
0 - 60 kph 2.0 s1.5 s
0 - 80 kph 3.0 s2.2 s
0 - 100 kph 3.6 s3.0 s
0 - 120 kph 5.0 s4.1 s
0 - 130 kph 5.5 s4.6 s
0 - 140 kph 6.5 s5.3 s
0 - 160 kph 8.0 s6.5 s
0 - 180 kph 9.2 s8.5 s
0 - 200 kph 10.8 s9.8 s
1000 m 20.7 s @ 262.0 kph20.2 s @ 262.0 kph
0 - 60 mph 3.1 s2.6 s
0 - 100 mph 7.3 s6.3 s
Est. 1/8 mile 8.1 s @ 103.8 mph7.5 s @ 107.5 mph
1/4 mile 11.5 s @ 125.1 mph10.7 s @ 128.9 mph

Rolling acceleration

Speed Audi R8 GT (Mk I)Porsche 911 Turbo S
80 - 120 kph (4) 3.9 s2.7 s
80 - 120 kph (5) 5.1 s3.6 s
80 - 120 kph (6) 6.4 s4.7 s
80 - 160 kph (4) 7.8 s5.8 s
80 - 160 kph (5) 9.9 s7.3 s
80 - 160 kph (6) 12.7 s9.4 s

General performance

Category Audi R8 GT (Mk I)Porsche 911 Turbo S
Top speed 324 kph (201 mph)320 kph (199 mph)
Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 11.6 s @ 807 ft11.1 s @ 810 ft
Est. max acceleration 0.80 g (8 m/s²)1.00 g (10 m/s²)
18m slalom 72.2 kph (44.9 mph)70.5 kph (43.8 mph)
36m slalom 141.0 kph (87.6 mph)138.0 kph (85.7 mph)
Fuel economy 13.8 l/100 km (17 mpg US / 20 UK)8.8 l/100 km (27 mpg US / 32 UK)
Lateral acceleration 1.00 g (10 m/s²)1.02 g (10 m/s²)
Downforce @ 200 kph 32 kg (70 lbs)19 kg (42 lbs)
100 kph - 0 34 m (112 ft)33 m (109 ft)
200 kph - 0 134 m (440 ft)134 m (441 ft)
60 mph - 0 31 m (102 ft)31 m (101 ft)

Summary

Category Audi R8 GT (Mk I)Porsche 911 Turbo S
Track Performance 688676
Straight line speed 23693582
Total 30574259

Verdict

911 Turbo S is the fastest by considerable margin.

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Karthick01  11y ago

Porsche 997 Turbo S PDK won as I Expected.


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BR2,  13y ago

I would still take the R8 over almost "Any" Porsche...Almost, Im not huge on 4wd or dual clutches, most of the time thats fine for me, but not my ideal choice, the Turbo S would win a a straightline dual, but up to what point? would they R8 pass it in the mile? good chance, but dunno, but as usual, the New Generaton R8 will get more tech n less car, and prolly not a Manual option, and most likely a Hefty price upgrade too, but that wont stop it for selling like hot cakes.

From BR2, the REAL One, Unfortunetley i Have to put that because of you know who..


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auditwaht  13y ago

@PorscheGT2RS
I don't think so because it is claimed to be a complete new development by Audi. The point is, Audi has got 2 double-clutch Systems (depending on the engine torque) but none of them fits into the space frame structure.
Moreover, I don't think that the 'bigger' DSG can take the 540Nm of the V10 because the engine with the highest torque figure which the 'big' DSG is combined with is the 3.0 TDI producing 500Nm. That's why the current S8 or 313hp 3.0 TDI in the A6/A7 are combined with the 8-speed tiptronic.


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Masiya  13y ago

The Porsche has way more Torque (Nm) than R8 GT. It should win the straight line.


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PorscheGT2RS  13y ago

So, the new R8 will get dual clutch-transmission, same what 991 use?
Has it launch control?
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auditwaht  13y ago

@PorscheGT2RS
The R8 GT's launch control isn't well calibrated and, yes, the R-tronic transmission sucks which is why a new S-Tronic (twin clutch) will replace it with the facelift later this year.

The turbo has got a more rear dominant weight balance resulting in more grip at the launch.
Because of the launch control, the turbos generate full boost at the start. All in all, the turbo S is the perfect car for the quartermile.


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PorscheGT2RS  13y ago

Has 911 Turbo S better transmission or what, because its better in the straight line speed than the R8 GT?
R8 GT is lighter, has better power to weight ratio and it has more power than this Porsche.


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grt  14y ago

R8 GT is track car not drag race


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G  14y ago

Laptimes would disagree