If you simply looked at the spec sheet of a Porsche 911 Turbo S without knowing much about it, you could be forgiven for thinking it is simply a very capable sports car. However, enthusiasts know that the 911 Turbo S can punch well above its weight and is one of the quickest production cars on earth.
Keen to show just how potent the 911 Turbo S is, CarWow recently pitted it against an 1,100 hp Nissan GT-R and an Xite Racing Nito Rallycross car for a series of performance tests.
On paper, the Porsche is at a significant disadvantage to the other two. It is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.7-liter flat-six pumping out 640 hp and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. A dual-clutch transmission sends this power to all four wheels.
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The Nissan GT-R pushes power to completely different heights thanks to its extensively modified 3.8-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder, so much so that it delivers 1,100 hp and 937 lb-ft (1,270 Nm) of torque. It is also all-wheel drive and has a built six-speed automatic transmission. Meanwhile, the rally cross car is driven by four electric motors with 820 hp and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm).
Three drag races from a standing start are held. In the first, all three get off the line very well but as the speeds start to build, the Rallycross car and GT-R start to pull away from the Porsche. The results from the second race are a little different as the 911 Turbo S got a phenomenal launch and was able to beat the Xite while finishing just a couple of feet behind the GT-R.
The third and final race is the most telling as the driver of the Rallycross car was able to increase its power off the line. So, who wins? Watch the video to find out.