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Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS 3.6vsNoble M12 GTO 3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche 911 (997)

GT3 RS 3.6

415 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2009
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Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS 3.6

  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    415 hp
    309 kW
  • Highest torque
    405 Nm
    299 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (997)GT3 RS 3.6NobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R
Power
415hp309kW
352hp262kW
Torque
405Nm299lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,050kg2,315lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
273 km/h
170 mph
To 99% top speed
62.0s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
40.4s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
11.8s
Calculated
11.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
19.8L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
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Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
302hp/t225kW/t137hp/1000 lb
Calculated
335hp/t250kW/t152hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
295Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
333Nm/t223lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
703km437mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
2,968cc181cu in
Length
4,460mm176in
4,089mm161in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,885mm74in
Height
1,280mm50in
1,143mm45in
Wheelbase
2,360mm93in
2,438mm96in
Max trunk volume
105L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
90L
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CO2 emissions
307g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS 3.6Noble M12 GTO 3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3RPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Noble M12 GTO 3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (997)GT3 RS 3.67,600 rpm5,500 rpm7,850 rpm
NobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R6,200 rpm3,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (997)GT3 RS 3.6NobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.8 s
11.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
273 km/h
170 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
9.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
202 km/h
125 mph
203 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)GT3 RS 3.6
415 hp
309 kW
NobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R
352 hp
262 kW

Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS 3.6 has 63 hp more than Noble M12 GTO 3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R.

The biggest power difference is between Noble M12 GTO 3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R and Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS 3.6: 63 hp (47 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)GT3 RS 3.6
405 Nm
299 lb-ft
NobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)GT3 RS 3.6
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
NobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R
1,050 kg
2,315 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)GT3 RS 3.6
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
NobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R
273 km/h
170 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)GT3 RS 3.64.2 s
NobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R3.7 s

Although Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS 3.6 has more power, Noble M12 GTO 3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Noble M12 GTO 3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R and Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS 3.6: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)GT3 RS 3.6
302 hp/t
225 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
NobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R
335 hp/t
250 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (997)GT3 RS 3.6
415 hp
309 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
NobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R
352 hp
262 kW
3.7 s
273 km/h
170 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Porsche911 (997)GT3 RS 3.6
Power
415 hp
309 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,460 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
NobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R
Power
352 hp
262 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,089 mm
161.0 in
Height
1,143 mm
45.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (997)GT3 RS 3.6NobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R
Power
415 hp
309 kW
352 hp
262 kW
Torque
405 Nm
299 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,050 kg
2,315 lb
Fuel consumption
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,460 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,089 mm
161.0 in
Height
1,143 mm
45.0 in
Range score
703 km
437 mi
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CO2 score
307 g/km
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Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
302 hp/t
225 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
335 hp/t
250 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 (997) GT3 RS 3.6
Consumption12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,360 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS 3.6

  • Has 63 hp more
  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Has 47 km/h (29 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Noble M12 GTO 3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R

  • Is 325 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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