Porsche 918 Spyder v Tuned 911 Turbo S: DRAG RACE

Thanks to everyone who helped set up this race:
- 918 Spyder: @wam_barn
- 911 Turbo S: @officially_gassed
- 911 Turbo S: / esmotoruk
- 911 Turbo S: / petrolheadonism.club
It’s time for an incredible Porsche vs. Porsche drag race!
We’ve got Porsche’s 918 Spyder hypercar going up against a tuned Porsche 992 911 Turbo S!
So let’s see how the two compare. Starting with the 918 Spyder, it’s powered by a 4.6-litre naturally-aspirated V8 coupled with two electric motors. Combined, they can produce 887hp and 1,280Nm of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels via a 7-speed automatic gearbox, and the car tips the scales at 1,674kg.
Alongside it we have the 911 Turbo S. It’s still equipped with the same 3.8-litre twin-turbo flat-six as the standard car, however, it’s had the ES Motor 750 package fitted to it. As a result, power output has increased from the stock 650hp and 800Nm to 888hp (1hp more than the 918!) and 1,000Nm! It sends this power to all four wheels via a PDK dual-clutch automatic gearbox, and it comes in slightly lighter than the 918, at 1,640kg.
The question is, while the 911 Turbo comes in at a total cost of around £210,000, the 918 Spyder is valued at around £1.4m! Will it prove its worth? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!

[@stanleysimmonsreactions9056]

I guess that extra 1 HP was fighting for its life!

[@Fe0381]

The weight, updated gearbox and traction control system are making the difference here

[@stanleysimmonsreactions9056]

It was a joke@@Fe0381

[@babber2536]

true , the 888 was spot on

[@Repentofyosins]

And it's slightly lighter

[@ah97165]

Fighting like the rents due

[@officially_gassed]

Let’s goo!! Thanks again for having me guys.. Turbo S FTW 😁

[@matthewnorman9803]

Can you please ask carwow to have Hyundai Getz generation drag race on this channel or even your channel would be lovely kind regards day 270

[@wam_barn]

That was a fun race for sure, that Turbo S is something else Jamie! You’ve inspired us to potentially build one ourselves😱🤞🏼

[@FakeS38L]

Crazy car crazy driver 😂😂 nice car bro👌🥰

[@Presto_001]

Your 911 Turbo S with that wrap/paint job looks wicked with the blacked out taillights too!

[@razvanionut6728]

Jamie you know those PZero need a lot of heat to put the power down, next time try conti 7

[@ravocean]

Jamie is such a likeable guy. Full of energy. Let's bring him more often!

[@bokiNYC]

Agree 100%! 👍

[@vladpop20]

AGREE

[@holyxjoseph2364]

💯

[@fakevirus8828]

he used to be cool till he started hanging about with other youtubers. He also puts guys who cannot ride for toffee in his car vs bikes vids. Had a turbod Gixer on there claimed 400bhp and was on cheap all weather tyres, make of that what you will.

[@BikerBearMTB]

Yes definitely!

[@wayando]

It's hard to imagine the 918 is almost 10yrs old ... Still looks excellent!

[@decoriumjohnson2085]

definitely aging gracefully

[@vira4032]

Just like the Carrera GT. The Carrera GT and 918 are the best designs Porsche has done in my opinion. They are timeless, I also love the Macan, the headlights and tail lights are nicely done. I really do not like the look of the other models including 911 even if it's the best car in its category. That's me and I can only afford a BMW, so there's that :(

[@MrLg55555]

Absolutely agree re the 918 and Carrera GT, but I'll pass on the Macan...

[@erisium6988]

@@vira4032 if we talk about timeless design u cant say that 911 isnt best at being timeless that isnt even an question its just fact.

[@badgasaurus4211]

You see this comment on every video featuring the 918

[@Phyto-mechanic]

Jamie is a cool lad, very informed and passionate. Please keep collaborating with him.

[@iloper]

this!

[@MeFreeBee]

Cool, informed, passionate and just a little bit smug right now!

[@lakshanc902]

Agreed ❤

[@PalpatinesPlumber]

Very much the above, for sure

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@PalpatinesPlumberRise Kujikawa wanna collaborate with Carwow in a drag race bro.

[@LearningFast]

One of the coolest things about these cars is that they can just do race after race and these Porsches will keep performing without any issues at all. Both of these cars are rock solid.

[@simonsauter3229]

The new 911 seem to be struggling with highway driving.

[@Ignacio.Romero]

That's a thing for all performance cars

[@tkycapital5436]

@@Ignacio.Romero Ferrari & Mclaren would like to have a chat. 💀

[@belkhirismail6232]

​@@simonsauter3229watch autopnl in autoban he did it with no problem

[@chilakiller69420]

well not the 918 because of its electric motors

[@parachuteleaf7622]

We need to make the rolling races a mile long!!!

[@Humphrey_6ix]

Facts they used to do it I don’t get why they stopped

[@ismailel4486]

​@@Humphrey_6ixi guess because of the braking they dont have enough space to brake

[@Smzxe]

​@@ismailel4486they had

[@animeshtiwari9385]

yeah...

[@rafaeltardelle]

Com muito espaço os Porsches irão ficar pra trás

[@sirkerzenhalter8191]

That‘s the drag race I‘ve been waiting for so long 😁 The 918 Spyder aged like fine wine

[@JustSomeGuyWithNoMaidens]

Honestly think it aged the best of the holy trinity. I always thought it was the most beautiful and it still looks incredible. And it's the fastest of the three. The fact that it's capable of a 9.9 quarter mile without a prepped surface is ridiculous

[@MarcoPulido-rb7xg]

Exactly I wish someone could be ready for tuned a. 918 or even put twin T imagine what a beast it would

[@thedudeabides1443]

@@built4speed305 Actually the holy trinity is: 918 Spyder, 959 and Carrera GT.

[@AB-80X]

If by that you mean it is lying somewhere in a cellar covered with dust where people have forgotten it, then yes, you're absolutely right.

[@Beardchanics]

The 918 is aging so well - still looks absolutely amazing and would put many modern car design to shame!

[@LisiCZ92]

Not only by design... Almost 10 years old car And still make 400m under 10s? Most of cars are shamed 😁

[@coach4050]

So true

[@Peaceiscoming669]

@@LisiCZ92 tbh it costed 887,000 pounds so a sub 10 sec qmile was expected. The holy trinity of 918 spyder, P1 and the LaFerrari are timeless classics. Design language peaked in that era. nowadays cars are so boring. even the super and hypercars.

[@victoresteves]

The whole holy trinity from that era is aging so damn well!

[@JappaKneads]

​@fraggersoulz2531 the Rimac Nevera is NOT boring! So... there!!😅😅

[@prestige_123]

Jamie's energy/personality is next level! When its Yanni, Jamie and Matt we all in for a good time lol

[@purwantiallan5089]

Agree. Is always on fire.

[@MMTWRX]

I was thinking exactly the same. What a top bloke, really buzzing. Great to see him on the show. 😎

[@itumelengzaca3569]

Include Sam too guys

[@jimbeam4736]

@@itumelengzaca3569 He gets the slowest car and is made fun of all the time...

[@dev77cmd]

I prefer Sam over Jamie.

[@behlulkilic7960]

Jamie is that one guy in the group of friends that just brings joy and fun to everyone.

[@Isha048]

That Turbo S is insane! I always said that a tuned Turbo S would smash many hypercars... Porsche forever! Great job Jamie! A wonderful attitude and a fantastic energy! It was a pleasure watching this video Mat! Thank you so much!

[@ImJusSha]

Well not any but some

[@trillnix3043]

@@ImJusShawhere did he say any?

[@lucarossi9453]

Mostly on the launch not in roll races

[@tomdolby46]

Carwow drag races are what Saturday mornings were made for 🙌

[@juraj_b]

Saturday nights*

[@Clinton-Mphore]

​@@juraj_b depends on where you are in the World🌍

[@butwait]

*afternoons

[@kennethken-ahukannah5290]

Exactly 😂

[@Investor_philips]

Saturday Evening

[@nathanwickham3503]

That turbo S is truly a piece of art internally and externally.

[@kvbvl7285]

the greatest craftmanship ever created in the 21st century in my opinion. The car does not miss. 10/10 car on performance, elegance, everything..

[@alvinsquezz]

With the smiles on his face, he definitely deserves the total victory. ES motors did a great job tuning the 911 turbo S. Props to them!!!

[@billshoe22191]

Really says a lot about both the cars and the drivers how consistent they perform. Great racing. The 918 reminds me that Porsche can make an attractive design when it wants to

[@Alpakaanus]

Even tuned the Turbo S always delivers. Just amazing engineering.

[@chiragnegi6276]

​@@kwrayan9147oh yeah i forgot porsche is a 2l naturally aspirated

[@jabariphillips8855]

@@chiragnegi6276not all Porsches are NA. In this case the 911 definitely was turbocharged.

[@xenon500d]

@@chiragnegi6276 even if it was...(spoiler alert) which it's not. It would be even more embarassing for every car that loses against it, wouldn't it?

[@speedlife301]

@@kwrayan9147 how when they are twin turbo and most upgraded turbo and tuned

[@arukas2731]

​@@kwrayan9147Porsche turbo is twin-turbocharged from factory

[@edwardlangstonamui1185]

As kids, Saturday mornings were for cartoons. As adults, Carwow is the excitement producer

[@purwantiallan5089]

Me too. As adults, Saturday Morning are for Nijigasaki Anime and Carwow Drag Races.

[@falcongamer5867]

​@@purwantiallan5089😮

[@SSHHABBA]

Get out more

[@Bertha076]

​@@purwantiallan5089I hate that

[@gustavoraffo489]

This guy is pure positive energy, so refreshing seeing him giving everything on the races. Please car wow, invite him more often, very entertaining

[@MidwestMotor]

Jamie has such an infectious energy that I absolutely cherish! We need LOTS more of him AND Yianni - what a combo!!!! 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@wam_barn]

What a great race that was with our Porsche 918🍊 Hats off to Jamie in the Turbo S... that thing's a monster! I think it’s time we build a Turbo S? 🤔

[@Presto_001]

Hell yeah! With performance figures like your 911 would be awesome!!!

[@da_meme_guy_2010]

I think you should just get a 911 turbo s and tune it huh and sell that 918

[@CRUMB.]

Tune the 918 👀

[@User-th6yy]

Please procharge it. will be the first on this planet and absolutely insane

[@sylvaind.6786]

​@@User-th6yyit's a Porsche, not a useless F150

[@byrongr5248]

The traction of the 911 is on a different level

[@original2758]

They're on similar levels imo; the Turbo S rear engine placement gave it the slight edge 😁

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yes. The traction of the 911 also is on par with even the S2000 GT1.

[@SSHHABBA]

They are both on the same level road 😂

[@M9_Prime]

CarWow is the channel that changed my mind about Porsche being boring. They are very respectable cars. This video was so fun… so much great energy.

[@kellanlloyd]

My 2 favourite KZbinrs on 1 video...oh how I wanted this to happen for so long thank you guys ...Jamie and Mate are damn the only things worth watching for me

[@osoriobmw0830]

9.9 for something made close to 10 years ago here soon is mad impressive.

[@Luke-cb3ly]

P1 did 9.6

[@andrzejpilch5908]

p1 smashed on nurburgring by spyder s @@Luke-cb3ly

[@pantherdxn4835]

​@@built4speed305on a prepped surface

[@mariosmatzakanis]

There's a video on drag times of a 918 doing a 9.79 1/4 mile. Haven't seen a video of P1 or Laf doing the same.

[@pjb9010]

Carwow timed a stock Turbo S at 10.1 and that still amazes me

[@jozefjozefczyk3936]

10.2-10.4

[@hassyg4083]

slower than corvette z06

[@jozefjozefczyk3936]

@@hassyg4083 z06 11s XD

[@AnteFuerst]

@@hassyg4083 lol

[@chrissears5482]

Dude a z06 has no chance against a 900hp Turbo S on a regular ass road 1/4 mile like this. The AWD would put it out to a huge start and it would keep gaining

[@peter_r1_621]

Mat really enjoys his job the amount of joy in his face, even when he's losing keeps the same energy. He lives a life👏

[@Bertha076]

I think everyone would be smiling in his place.

[@Leehuss5582]

Excellent video CarWow and as a OG fanboy and CarWow fanboy Thanks for having Jamie.. ✌👍

[@DAfroThunder]

918 is a thing of beauty. Those carbon fiber seats ❤

[@MrBirgerB]

Rather sit in a non-carbon seat and win😎

[@JEONJOMON]

​@@MrBirgerBbro not everyone drag races his car 918 is a collector's car and 911 is a daily and drag race car so u can't compare both

[@chiragnegi6276]

​@@MrBirgerBbro i will every other supercar than a beetle

[@soulmind9983]

Not to mention that v8 revving all the way to 9k rpm

[@dwftube]

@@MrBirgerB and the price difference would buy a nice house.

[@gti_remus9691]

Jamie deserves all the success , always positive energy

[@Paravantos]

Matt! Your videos are the only videos I watch from start to finish on KZbin.

[@jamescobb2559]

This partnership with these 2 is awesome love the videos

[@nutmeg6463]

I was smiling in the entire video. Matt is just me when I was 10, refusing to accept loss 😂 Both of them are insanely reactive, such a great drag race!

[@thatguyinthechat66]

Never a dull moment with Jamie. Just bring him back whenever you can!

[@chachichochacorta8577]

Please, please, please include more content with Jamie from Officially Gassed. Love the overall dynamics between the two of you.

[@esmotoruk]

Epic race and a great performance from Jamie in his ES750 🙌

[@Mapa356]

Matt, Jamie and a couple of Porsches, relentless entertainment ❤

[@Zander.and.lightning]

Could we see a race between the ES 911 Turbo S, and a standard 911 Turbo S? Would love to see what a difference the upgrade makes

[@yobama8344]

around 0.4 to 0.6s

[@stevenkluge1398]

Nice video! I wished for those two cars a few month ago. Can't believe to see this now. Amazing 😊

[@nathanlang4523]

This was a great drag race you guys work well together 👌

[@oppanheimer]

More of Jamie, he knows what he's driving and he's full of excitement.

[@manlybanda6156]

Look, the 991 & 992 generation of the 911s are so capable it's mad. What Porsche engineers have achieved with those cars is mind blowing & the way ES motors has managed to get the most out of them is just mad. Respect!!!!!!!

[@user-bk4qp5su7i]

What an awesome drag race Matt! Loving Jamie's energy!

[@CesarHernandez-tz1xb]

I would love to see the 918 spyder race against a 765LT! I believe that race would be extremely close…

[@cflgt500]

765lt is much faster than a 918. The 720s was about even or slightly faster than the 918

[@Smzxe]

​@@cflgt500765LT isn't faster than 918 at 1/4 mile 918 wins 1/2 mile 765 wins at 1 mile 918 will pull it back Same story in rolling race 765LT can only win if it does 9.8 at first time 765LT did 10.0 and 10.1 on this surface 918 is running 9.9 720s is faster than 765LT too 😂 impossible to believe but it's true

[@juannyboi]

Jamie has come such a long way, so good to see🙏🏻 would love to see that bad G80 that went up against the SF90 vs Jamies Turbo S🙌🏼

[@josephkelly4893]

Jamie is the OG legend!!! Love his enthusiasm!! Let’s gooooo!! What a machine

[@theonethatismany]

Great, exciting races guys! Very gratifying

[@user-jw1fp8vl8e]

Thanks for another great vid.

[@Sam_996]

Always a good day when there’s two porches in a race 😂

[@Mr1Tanker]

Two 924's? 🤨

[@ras22273]

You've created a very strange image in my head, sir.... 🤔🤨

[@richiefernaldi5904]

love to see Jamie back to the channel. hope you guys have manual vs manual cars competition. it would be fun

[@TheMILVSCR]

Jamie always looks like he's going to rip the steering wheel off in drags...hilarious. More drags with him and Yianni please 😂

[@purwantiallan5089]

Another amazing Turbo S Drag Race. BRAVO!

[@Q_N-]

Ngl this put such a huge smile on my face. These guys have such awesome energy. I won’t ever have the money to enjoy these kind of cars, but it definitely feels fun as hell watching 👍💪🤜

[@Anuhassss]

You should have Jamie often you guys both have the same chemistry

[@blackknight9728]

One of the best head 2 head races i've seen!

[@kturbo09]

The 911 has come a long way over the years and it just amazes me that it can keep up with the 918! Great race and great content!

[@DWcrazyDW]

The energy in this video between you two was great. 🙌

[@madboi0559]

You never know what to expect from carwow, and that’s why I love watching this channel 😂😂

[@RageCage1701]

This is the definition of a driver's race -- the cars are so equally matched each run it's just going to come down to driver reaction time not differences between the vehicles.

[@jelensiomagdalena1792]

Mat is killing it lately damn!! Best car channel in the world

[@Presto_001]

We have already seen a 911 vs a 918 but this one is just different in many ways.

[@gianlucavittoriovanzyl9044]

Ahh you too guys are just so good together!! Love it guys!!!

[@traianburz7563]

Excellent video, bring more Jamie in future races :)

[@Presto_001]

Carwow, I would love to see a holy trinity drag race one day if you are able to make that possible please. You could also add a Veyron to show that era of hypercars. Thank you.

[@himbeS]

Did they already have a P1 and LaFerrari on the Show? Crazy they did not come up with it yet.

[@amarjit_singh_]

@@himbeSThey had a Laferrari but never did they review a P1.

[@Resist_Oppression]

This was a great match up. Always good getting Jamie's energy on carwow.

[@Revheadrev]

Jamie is just fantastic on your channel Mat - so enthusiastic and full of every emotion a car guy has. Great stuff! The other thing that needs to be said is that the 911 Turbo is simply phenomenal. Yes, it’s tuned and would be spanked out of the box, but only 16k spent on it and it is a destroyer.

[@ThebuscentralJared]

Now this is a great video a great comparison

[@clintonvermaak1654]

You guys need to add a circuit to your testing. I'd love to see some lap time comparisons between these two.

[@Frees14]

I love Jamie. His energy is surreal 💯😂

[@ahmedalhosani5860]

Lovely race

[@lw4377]

I fkn love Jamie! Such a positive and fun guy.👊🏻

[@SongwriterPlayer]

I love Jamie, he is so passionate about cars and so much fun to watch when he's racing. Matt and Jamie make a great team, they are amazing to listen to and watch them compete against each other!!!! Come On!!

[@rasherbasher8203]

😮better than that Yianni fool.

[@sphiwe.maphosa]

the way Mat personality just goes through the roof when filming with Jamie is so amazing to watch! great fun as always😂❤

[@S-T-E-V-E]

ES Motors are doing crazy stuff with 911's!

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Great race Mat!😸

[@pabss3193]

You guys gotta have him as a guest driver more often, he gives Matt a run for his money and is quite entertaining as well :)

[@fit_pharmd4830]

You’ve grown a ton and had so many ppl on but I swear you, Jamie, and yannie are the best trio there is for racing and entertainment! Just keep those 3 at least on the show commonly and you’ll continue ur to do well!!

[@vincezwane5499]

When I saw the stats of the cars before the race I already suspected that little brother(Turbo S) would cause an upset. Take nothing away from the 918 but the Turbo S is such an engineering marvel at stock that when tuned it becomes a real animal. Great race in the end, thanks for spoiling us so much of late Mat!

[@TechBaffle]

Awesome drag races! That tuned 911 Turbo really did well!

[@VLBRuiz]

Jamie always puts a smile in ours faces 😃

[@15theracegamer]

Great to see Jamie again on Carwow👍

[@darrengreene3688]

Great videos Matt, It would be a great addition if the stats included a power/torque to weight ratios.

[@jrtate1123]

Great Video 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@hadisidaoui5784]

Jamie is a proper enthusiastic & nice car dude 🤘

[@VaneNaumovski]

More Jamie features please! Btw, easy way to tell who won in a brake test is with a drone.

[@bannerrj41]

Love this Jamie and Matt working together

[@ainsleymorris298]

Thanks you matt for the Porsche best race

[@Cobra_Ken]

Nothing beats the 911 Turbo S. Unbelievable machine.

[@jozefjozefczyk3936]

Nissan Gtr beat this 911 turbo s lol

[@Cobra_Ken]

@@jozefjozefczyk3936 hahaha. Before or after it breaks? 🤡

[@jozefjozefczyk3936]

@@Cobra_Ken gtr has never broken down

[@tejaksz]

@@Cobra_Kenin one of those 2 runs while the launch control works 😃

[@gockartzz8272]

​@@jozefjozefczyk3936gearbox screaming

[@jay16v]

More from Jamie please , he is a great addition to the carwow team ❤

[@corleth2868]

As soon as I saw the Turb S's wrap I knew who was racing it and that it'd be a top video :)

[@RX8bully]

So evenly matched👌👌

[@gabrielmaggi2949]

It could be interesting to know the speed at the quart of mile

[@riyadabrahams2278]

This was a epic race!!!

[@craigpendry1167]

that was so much fun to watch

[@n_the_detailz]

Turbo AINT NO JOKE … 🔥🔥🔥

[@yasharanalasoganmoe]

Btw the Porsche is insanely beautiful❤❤

[@leekindell9937]

great race..two awesome cars

[@boybandit6129]

Fantastic... let's go Jamie! I rate ES Motors what a weapon. Which one costs over a million?

[@raineronval]

W and first

[@Notes123]

Ur first

[@billclintonofficial35]

Congrats🎉

[@scottk6749]

My two favourite youtubers in one epic race what more can you ask for🙂 pls come back more Jamie !! Hopefully you will bring back the integra