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The 911 Turbo S has a 0-60 time of 2.6 seconds, but Car and Driver clocked it at 2.2. Its quarter-mile time is 10.1 seconds.

https://www.caranddriver.com/porsche/911-turbo-turbo-s

I don't know what's going on with that video. If we take Tesla's numbers at face value, which I definitely don't given their history, the 911 Turbo S is dramatically faster on the straights. Is Tesla claiming that the Cybertruck gets faster with a 911 in tow? If so, why isn't there an option for a 911 trailer?

Methinks Tesla is up to their old tricks!

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tesla-autopilot-staged-engineer...

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I’m like 90% sure it’s a Carerra T. Satin black Carrera S wheels and no red calipers. It’s definitely not a Turbo or Turbo S cause there’s no side intakes.

Also definitely looks like the car dips briefly meaning it’s likely a manual, and the Carerra T only comes in manual.

Porsche rated 4.3s 0-60mph.

It's clearly not a 911 Turbo or Turbo s. Probably a base 911.

Also not discounting tesla shenanigans. Would be easy enough to run the 1/4 a few times and get the 911 nice heat soaked and way down on power.

Ah, so it's nothing. There are Mustangs that will beat a base-model 911 in a straight line.

I couldn't tell what model it was, as Twitter video has been broken for me for months.

Probably not while towing another 911 though.

It's going to be pretty hard to heat soak a 911 to get it down on power. They're proper sports cars designed to hit the track.

The shenanigans was simply in choosing that car at all. A base 911 only claims a 0-60 of 4s and doesn't even break 400hp. It's never been a straight line car, that's not what it's trying to do or why enthusiasts love it.

It’s also not meant to be a direct comparison of any sort, but for some reason the people on HN manage to completely overlook that. The highly analytical mind truly is a blessing and a curse, especially when coupled with blind contempt for something.

they said they went to a dealership, bought it, then brought it to the track. No modifications etc.

Do Porsche cars need to be break in? I know some cars limit engine power for first thousands of km (m).

https://extramile.thehartford.com/auto/maintenance/how-to-br...

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