BMW Z8 vs Porsche 911 Turbo
| Category | BMW Z8 | Porsche 911 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.0 l V8 | 3.6 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 400 / 395 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 500 / 369 | 560 / 413 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1616 / 3563 | 1571 / 3463 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 248 / 244 | 267 / 264 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | BMW Z8 | Porsche 911 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.9 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.5 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.4 s | 8.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.2 s @ 93.2 mph | 8.7 s @ 97.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.8 s @ 111.6 mph | 11.9 s @ 116.2 mph |
| 1 mile | 32.5 s @ 152.5 mph | 30.9 s @ 161.6 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | BMW Z8 | Porsche 911 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.5 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.6 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.4 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.5 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.4 s | 5.7 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.2 s | 6.2 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.1 s | 7.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.2 s | 8.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 13.1 s | 11.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.1 s | 13.7 s |
| 0 - 220 kph | 22.9 s | 18.9 s |
| 0 - 240 kph | 30.0 s | 23.2 s |
| 0 - 260 kph | 46.4 s | 29.7 s |
| 1000 m | 23.3 s | 22.6 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW Z8 | Porsche 911 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.6 s | 3.8 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.8 s | 5.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.7 s | 3.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.7 s | 4.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.5 s | 6.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 9.6 s | 7.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 12.0 s | 9.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 16.0 s | 12.1 s |
| 40 - 60 kph | 1.1 s | 1.1 s |
| 40 - 80 kph | 2.1 s | 2.1 s |
| 40 - 100 kph | 3.4 s | 3.1 s |
| 40 - 120 kph | 6.3 s | 5.9 s |
| 40 - 140 kph | 8.0 s | 7.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.6 s | 3.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.1 s | 10.6 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | BMW Z8 | Porsche 911 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kph - 0 | 11 m (36 ft) | 11 m (35 ft) |
| 60 kph - 0 | 13 m (43 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (122 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| 120 kph - 0 | 60 m (197 ft) | 51 m (168 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 148 m (487 ft) | 144 m (473 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 36 m (117 ft) | 35 m (116 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 50 m (164 ft) | 50 m (163 ft) |
General performance
| Category | BMW Z8 | Porsche 911 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 260 kph (162 mph) | 313 kph (194 mph) |
| 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 15.1 s | 13.7 s |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.63 g (6 m/s²) | 0.73 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 62.5 kph (38.8 mph) | 68.6 kph (42.6 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.6 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 29 UK) | 8.9 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 32 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.92 g (9 m/s²) | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | BMW Z8 | Porsche 911 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 90 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 70 | 100 |
| Overall | 82 | 100 |
Verdict
911 Turbo is the fastest by considerable margin.
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