Nowadays, street cars that have been pushed into the four-digit output league aren't that uncommon. And, as you can imagine, most machines of the kind are used primarily for drag racing. Given the kind of muscle we're talking about the resulting sprinting is the kind that can make one dizzy even through the screen. Case in point with the straight-line battle we have here, which involves a BMW Z4 and a Porsche 911 Turbo S.
The Z4 we have here belongs to the E89 (the previous incarnation of the roadster) and has been taken far, far away from its factory setup. To be more precise, the Bimmer now packs up to 1,000 horsepower.
As for the Neunelfer, this Turbo S is a member of the current 991.2 incarnation, which means it left the factory with 580 horsepower. Nevertheless, we are told the example sitting before us packs a Stage Two upgrade, which means it delivers north of 800 ponies.
In fact, we'll have to rely on the performance gap between the two to estimate the output number of the rear-engined animal. For one thing, the piece of footage documenting the race, which can be found below, kicks off by showcasing a dyno run of the Bavarian toy, which confirms the number mentioned above.
Then again, the Bimmer might have run below its full potential during the race, as maximum output is not always a constant with such highly tuned vehicles.
Regardless, the two beasts went for a rolling start, racing on the street. This allowed them to minimize traction-related issues - while the Porscha comes in all-paw form, the Bimmer only sends its power to the rear axle.
And it seems that the battle kicked off at 100 km/h (62 mph), while taking the two all the way to 340 km/h (make that 211 mph). Note that the video showcasing the run includes footage captured from both cars, so you'll get a complete take on the matter.
P.S.: Please don't use such fights as examples and head for the track when the gas pedal urges kick in.
In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist. Full profile
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