Porsche 911 Turbo S vs Ferrari 296 GTB
| Category | Porsche 911 Turbo S | Ferrari 296 GTB |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.7 l B6 | 3.0 l V6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 650 / 641 | 830 / 819 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 800 / 590 | 740 / 546 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1650 / 3638 | 1621 / 3574 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 394 / 389 | 512 / 505 |
| Average price | €231,000 | €316,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Porsche 911 Turbo S | Ferrari 296 GTB |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 0.8 s | 1.0 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 1.4 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 1.8 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 2.1 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 3.0 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 3.7 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 4.5 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 5.1 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 6.7 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 7.8 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 8.5 s | 7.3 s |
| 0 - 140 mph | 11.1 s | 8.4 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 11.9 s | 9.7 s |
| 0 - 160 mph | 15.2 s | 11.2 s |
| 0 - 170 mph | 16.4 s | 13.0 s |
| 0 - 180 mph | 20.0 s | 14.2 s |
| 1/4 mile | 9.9 s @ 139.0 mph | 9.6 s @ 149.6 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Porsche 911 Turbo S | Ferrari 296 GTB |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.0 s | 1.1 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.1 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 1.5 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 1.9 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 2.5 s | 2.7 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 3.6 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 3.9 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 4.5 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 150 kph | 4.9 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 5.1 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 6.9 s | 5.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 8.1 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 240 kph | 11.9 s | 9.7 s |
| 0 - 250 kph | 14.2 s | 11.0 s |
| 0 - 300 kph | 26.6 s | 17.7 s |
| 1000 m | 18.9 s @ 274.1 kph | 17.8 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Porsche 911 Turbo S | Ferrari 296 GTB |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 3.0 s | 1.9 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.1 s | 2.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 2.3 s | 1.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 3.4 s | 2.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 5.7 s | 2.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 10.5 s | 4.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 4.8 s | 3.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 6.7 s | 4.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 10.0 s | 6.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 16.9 s | 7.4 s |
| 30 - 70 mph (4) | 4.9 s | 3.1 s |
| 70 - 120 kph | 1.9 s | 3.5 s |
| 100 - 200 kph | 5.9 s | 4.3 s |
| Est. 200 - 300 kph | 18.3 s | 11.2 s |
| 5 - 60 mph | 3.7 s | 3.0 s |
| 30 - 70 mph | 2.0 s | 1.9 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Porsche 911 Turbo S | Ferrari 296 GTB |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kph - 0 | 8 m (25 ft) | 9 m (29 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 30 m (98 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 117 m (384 ft) | 106 m (347 ft) |
| 30 mph - 0 | 7 m (24 ft) | 8 m (25 ft) |
| 50 mph - 0 | 20 m (66 ft) | 20 m (65 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 30 m (97 ft) | 27 m (88 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 38 m (126 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| 100 mph - 0 | 80 m (262 ft) | 75 m (245 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Porsche 911 Turbo S | Ferrari 296 GTB |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 330 kph (205 mph) | 333 kph (207 mph) |
| 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 9.3 s | 9.6 s |
| Est. max acceleration | 1.14 g (11 m/s²) | 1.05 g (10 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 73.1 kph (45.4 mph) | 80.2 kph (49.8 mph) |
| 36m slalom | 145.0 kph (90.1 mph) | 141.0 kph (87.6 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.8 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) | 7.5 l/100 km (31 mpg US / 38 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.12 g (11 m/s²) | 1.15 g (11 m/s²) |
| Downforce @ 200 kph | 69 kg (152 lbs) | 240 kg (529 lbs) |
| Est. downforce @ 300 kph | 155 kg (342 lbs) | 504 kg (1111 lbs) |
| Measured power | 680 ps (671 bhp) | 843 ps (831 bhp) |
| Measured torque | 836 Nm (617 lb-ft) | 902 Nm (665 lb-ft) |
Summary
| Category | Porsche 911 Turbo S | Ferrari 296 GTB |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 94 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 75 | 100 |
| Overall | 87 | 100 |
Verdict
296 GTB is the fastest by considerable margin.
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