The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is a sick, extremely rewarding road-going sports car that's also at home on the track. No matter which generation, a 911 GT3 RS is a car you won't mess with on the road. But can a 911 GT3 RS (991) mess with a Lamborghini Aventador S in a drag race? The answer may lie in this YouTube video by Lovecars.
Aventador S Roadster Crushes 911 GT3 RS
Lovecars' Paul Woodman and Tiff Needell brought a green Porsche 911 GT3 RS and a gray Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster. They're both supercars and yet they're so different from each other. Thus, when made to go against each other in a quarter-mile race, the Lamborghini was the heavy favorite.
The superiority of the Aventador S Roadster was apparent right from the get-go. As expected, the Aventador S Roadster – even though larger and heavier – quickly zoomed to speed from a standstill. For the 911 GT3 RS, the image of its opponent got smaller as the race progressed. In the end, the Lamborghini was the clear winner.
Too Much Of An Advantage For The Lamborghini
Indeed, the 911 GT3 RS is a beast even among Porsche's sports cars. It is served by a 4.0-liter flat six engine delivering 493 hp and 346 lb-ft of peak torque. With the car's weight of 3,130 lbs, a horsepower has to move more than 6 lbs of weight. In terms of performance, the 911 GT3 RS can accelerate from nil to 62 mph in just 3.4 second and hit a top speed of 197 mph.
On the other hand, an Aventador S Roadster can sprint from zero to 62 mph in only 3 seconds and achieve a top speed of 217 mph. These higher performance figures are made possible by 730 hp (740 PS) of max output and 509 lb-ft. of torque. While heavier, its 1 hp only has to move 4.9 lbs.
Great Race Numbers For Both Supercars
In the race, the Porsche hit 62 mph in 3.78 seconds and crossed the quarter-mile in 11.83 seconds. The Lamborghini was quicker: 0-62 mph in 3.33 seconds and 1/4 mile in 11.16 seconds. Notwithstanding the results, both sports cars are quick speedy drives.
Source: Lovecars on YouTube