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Which is faster?
The Porsche 996.2 Carrera 2 and the Volkswagen Golf R Mk8 are evenly matched across 4 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | Porsche 996.2 Carrera 2 996.2 Carrera 2 | Volkswagen Golf R Mk8 Golf R Mk8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2002-2004 | 2020-2024 |
| horsepower | 320 | 315 |
| torque (N_M) | 370 | 400 |
| weight (KG) | 1,342 | 1,579 |
| Power to Weight | 0.24 | 0.2 |
| Rank | #187 | #184 |
| Tire |
300 PILOT SUPER SPORT
205/50/17 / 255/40/17 |
300 POTENZA SPORT
235/35/19 |
| engine Description | 3.6 L naturally aspirated/twin-turbocharged flat-6 | turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four-cylinder |
| gearbox | 6-SPEED MANUAL | 7-SPEED AUTOMATIC |
| drive Type | RWD | AWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2350 | 2629 |
| width (MM) | 1770 | 1788 |
| length (MM) | 4430 | 4290 |
| height (MM) | 1305 | 1466 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 5 SECs | 4.7 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 285 | 249 |
| price MSRP | $ 76,465 | $ 45,985 |
| Current Value | $ 23,591 | $ 45,000 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | +3.19s | +1.89s |
Porsche 996.2 Carrera 2 996.2 Carrera 2 — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | 996.2 Carrera 2 996.2 Ca… | Golf R Mk8 Golf R M… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Grand West Course) | 2:58.6 | 3:04.25 | -5.65 | Race / Stock | 40 / 300 | |
| Waterford Hills Road Racing (CW) | 1:17.384 | 1:20.56 | -3.17 | Med / Stock | 200 / 300 | |
| Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | 2:09 | 2:10.7 | -1.7 | Med / Light | 100 / 200 | ▶ VS ▶ |
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