2020 Porsche 911 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.4s
- Carrera 4S AWD, 443 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 34% of 24 convertibles (2020).
- Horsepower: rank 14 of 24 convertibles (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedster Cabriolet RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | N/A | N/A | 3,523 lb | N/A | N/A | 3.1 sOnline | 8-speed DCT | RWD | $274,500 |
| Carrera 4S AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 443 hp | 390 lb-ft | 3,487 lb | 254 | 7.9 | 3.4 sTested | 8-speed DCT | AWD | $120,600 |
| Turbo S Coupe AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | N/A | N/A | 3,628 lb | N/A | N/A | 3.4 sOnline | 8-speed DCT | AWD | $203,500 |
| Turbo S Cabriolet AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | N/A | N/A | 3,628 lb | N/A | N/A | 3.4 sOnline | 8-speed DCT | AWD | $216,300 |
| Carrera S RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 443 hp | 390 lb-ft | 3,382 lb | 262 | 7.6 | 3.5 sTested | 8-speed DCT | RWD | $113,300 |
| Carrera 4S Cabriolet AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 443 hp | 390 lb-ft | 3,641 lb | 243 | 8.2 | 3.6 sTested | N/A | AWD | $133,400 |
| Carrera S Cabriolet RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 443 hp | 390 lb-ft | 3,537 lb | 250 | 8.0 | 3.7 sTested | N/A | RWD | $126,100 |
| Carrera RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 379 hp | 331 lb-ft | 3,354 lb | 226 | 8.8 | 4.0 sTested | 8-speed DCT | RWD | $97,400 |
| Carrera 4 AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 379 hp | 331 lb-ft | 3,460 lb | 219 | 9.1 | 4.0 sTested | 8-speed DCT | AWD | $104,700 |
| Carrera Cabriolet RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 379 hp | 331 lb-ft | 3,508 lb | 216 | 9.3 | 4.2 sTested | N/A | RWD | $110,200 |
| Carrera 4 Cabriolet AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 379 hp | 331 lb-ft | 3,614 lb | 210 | 9.5 | 4.2 sTested | N/A | AWD | $117,500 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
3 engines offered. Turbo named on 1.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 4 | 379 hp | Carrera RWD | $97,400 | Base | $1,920 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 4 | 443 hp | Carrera S RWD | $113,300 | +$15,900 | $1,920 | $0 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 3 | N/A | Turbo S Coupe AWD | $203,500 | +$90,200 | $1,920 | $0 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed DCT | 7 | Carrera RWD | $97,400 | 3.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Carrera RWD: 379 hp, 20 mpg, $97,400. Other makes, convertibles, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguar F TYPE | Coupe Auto R-Dynamic RWD | 380 hp | 22 mpg | $84,300 | 4.5 s |
| BMW 8 Series | M850i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | 523 hp | 23 mpg | $108,900 | 4.0 s |
911 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Porsche 911: 0.5 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2020 Porsche 911 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Carrera 4S AWD | SL 65 AMG Roadster 2D RWD |
| 0-60 | 3.4 s | 3.9 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 443 hp | 621 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,487 lb | N/A |
| hp per ton | 254 | N/A |
| lb per hp | 7.9 | N/A |
| MSRP | $120,600 | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree