This Audi RS4 Vs Porsche 911 GTS Drag Race Is Unbelievably Close
While initially looking like an odd pairing, the presence of an Audi RS4 and a Porsche 911 GTS on one drag strip makes more sense than you might think. Both are powered by six-cylinder engines producing 444bhp, and each has an automatic gearbox, albeit with the Porsche using a dual-clutch transmission and the Audi opting for a more traditional torque converter-based unit.
The 911 has a substantial weight advantage over the much bulkier RS4, but on the other hand, the latter car has all-wheel drive. Since we’re looking at a rear-wheel drive GTS here (an all-wheel drive version is available) which might not get off the line so well, this has the makings of a very evenly-matched battle.
Sure enough, the standing-start race is extremely close. We don’t want to spoil the ending, so hit the play button to see which comes out on top!
Growing up on a diet of World Rally Championship highlights and lengthy Gran Turismo 2 sessions, a life in cars was as good as inevitable for Matt.
Comments
Makes me wonder why didn’t they take the Carrera 4 GTS instead of the rwd one
Probably price points
Probably was preplanned to make a closer race in all honesty
That looked very good.
“We are in the sportiest mode”
911: Sport+
RS4: Comfort
Hmm hmm …