PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS V 450HP VW BEETLE?! DRAG RACE

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In a unique drag race pitting modern performance against a classic electric conversion, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS (991 generation) faced off against a heavily modified 1972 Volkswagen Beetle powered by a Tesla Model S drivetrain. The electric Beetle, boasting 450hp and 675Nm of torque from its Tesla motor, weighed in at approximately 1,050kg. The Porsche countered with 520hp and 470Nm from its naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six, tipping the scales at 1,430kg. In standing start drag races, the electric Beetle proved victorious, completing the quarter-mile in 11.0 seconds compared to the Porsche's 11.1 seconds, largely due to its constant power delivery versus the Porsche's gear changes. Rolling races from 30 mph and 50 mph also favored the electric Beetle, highlighting the advantage of instant torque and lack of gear shifts. However, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS demonstrated superior braking performance from 70 mph, stopping a car's length ahead of the electric Beetle, attributed to its significantly larger brakes. The review also touched upon the subjective driving experience, with the Porsche offering a more balanced feel despite the Beetle's raw acceleration.