0-60 head-to-head · Sourced figures
Is the Porsche 911 Turbo S faster than a Tesla Model S Plaid?
No. The 2021 Model S Plaid is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 1.99 s (1-ft rollout) vs 2.4 s for the 2026 911 Turbo S (manufacturer figures).
By CarWhere Research · Figures checked 2026-11-14 · Every number links to its source · How we compare
911 Turbo S 0-60
2.4 s
Porsche-claimed
Model S Plaid 0-60
1.99 s
Tesla-claimed
911 Turbo S power
701 hp
AWD
Model S Plaid power
1,020 hp
AWD
911 Turbo S vs Model S Plaid: specs side by side
Manufacturer figures first; a named instrumented test only where the automaker publishes none (or as context). Bracketed numbers link to the source.
| 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S | 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years | 2026–present | 2021–present |
| Figures quoted for | 2026 model year | 2021 model year |
| Powertrain | 3.6L twin-turbo flat-6 T-Hybrid, 8-speed PDK | Tri-motor electric, single-speed |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Body | coupe | sedan |
| Horsepower | 701 hp[1] | 1,020 hp[2] |
| Torque | 590 lb-ft[1] | — |
| Curb weight | 3,829 lb[1] | — |
| Pounds per hp | 5.5 | — |
| 0-60 mph (manufacturer) | 2.4 s[1]Porsche-claimed · PDK | 1.99 s[2]Tesla-claimed · with 1-ft rollout subtracted |
| 0-60 mph (instrumented test) | Not published | Not published |
| Quarter mile | Not published | 9.23 s @ 155 mph[2]Tesla-claimed |
| Top speed | 200 mph[1]Porsche-claimed | 200 mph[2]Tesla-claimed |
| Launch MSRP | $270,300[1]2026 base MSRP · excl. destination | $129,990[3]2021 base MSRP · excl. $1,200 destination; raised from about $119,990 days before launch |
Which is quicker?
0-60 mph
The Model S Plaid is quicker to 60 mph by 0.4 s: 1.99 s vs 2.4 s (manufacturer figures). One of these times excludes the first foot of travel (a "1-ft rollout", the drag-strip convention), which makes it look quicker than a standing-start time.
Quarter mile
Only the Model S Plaid has a published quarter-mile time (9.23 s, Tesla-claimed).
Top speed
Both top out at 200 mph.
Other versions
The answer can flip with the trim. Other Porsche 911 and Tesla Model S versions in our dataset:
Price new and what buyers paid
- Porsche 911 Turbo S: launched at $270,300 (2026 base MSRP).
- Tesla Model S Plaid: launched at $129,990 (2021 base MSRP).
Deal medians are model-level discounts from approved, deduplicated CarWhere buyer deal sheets (snapshot 2026-11-08), shown only with 5+ deals. More on what people paid.
How we compare
We compare like with like: two automaker claims when both exist, otherwise two instrumented tests, and we say so when we have to mix them. Where a source lists several configurations, we lead with the quickest one it states (and name it). Acceleration times depend on surface, temperature, tires, fuel and launch technique, so a gap of 0.1 s is within the noise.
No figure here is simulated or estimated. Blank cells mean no automaker figure and no named instrumented test we could cite. Figures are for the model year shown; later updates can change them.
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FAQ
Is the Porsche 911 Turbo S faster than a Tesla Model S Plaid?
No — the 2021 Model S Plaid is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 1.99 s (1-ft rollout) vs 2.4 s for the 2026 911 Turbo S (manufacturer figures).
What is the 0-60 time of the Porsche 911 Turbo S?
2.4 seconds (Porsche-claimed, PDK) for the 2026 model year, from 701 hp.
What is the 0-60 time of the Tesla Model S Plaid?
1.99 seconds (Tesla-claimed, with 1-ft rollout subtracted) for the 2021 model year, from 1,020 hp.
Which has the higher top speed, the 911 Turbo S or the Model S Plaid?
Both top out at 200 mph.
Which costs more new, the 911 Turbo S or the Model S Plaid?
At launch, the 2026 911 Turbo S started at $270,300 and the 2021 Model S Plaid at $129,990 (base MSRP before destination and options).
Sources
Automaker press releases and spec sheets first; instrumented tests are credited to the publication that ran them.
- Porsche Newsroom USA: new 911 Turbo S world premiere in Munich — Porsche Cars North America. Accessed 2026-11-03.
- The Drive, “1,020-HP 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid Revealed: Here's What You Need to Know”, 2021-06-11.
- InsideEVs, “Tesla Model S Plaid Price Increases Just Ahead Of Market Launch”, 2021-06-10.
- PCNA 2021 911 Turbo S / Turbo S Cabriolet US technical data — Porsche Cars North America. Accessed 2026-11-03.
- Porsche Newsroom USA: 2025 911 Carrera S Coupe and Cabriolet announced — Porsche Cars North America. Accessed 2026-11-03.
- Porsche Newsroom USA: The 2025 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 with Touring Package — Porsche Cars North America. Accessed 2026-11-03.