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Porsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8vsPorsche 911 (991 II) Carrera GTS 3.0

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

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Porsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008

GT3 RS 3.8

450 hp3797 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2011
VS

Porsche 911 (991 II)

Carrera GTS 3.0

450 hp2981 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCoupe2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera GTS 3.0

  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    212 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    681 km
    423 mi
  • Largest trunk
    385 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    328 hp/t
    245 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
Power
450hp336kW
450hp336kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
312 km/h194 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.5s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
86.4s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
11.2s
Calculated
13.2s
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
328hp/t245kW/t149hp/1000 lb
Calculated
310hp/t231kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
314Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
379Nm/t254lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
508km315mi
Calculated
681km423mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,797cc232cu in
2,981cc182cu in
Length
4,460mm176in
4,528mm178in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,280mm50in
1,284mm51in
Wheelbase
2,355mm93in
2,450mm96in
Front track-
1,541mm61in
Rear track-
1,544mm61in
Max trunk volume
105L
385L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
67L
64L
CO2 emissions
314g/km
212g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera GTS 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera GTS 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.87,900 rpm6,750 rpm8,150 rpm
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.06,500 rpm2,150-5,000 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.2 s
13.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
312 km/h194 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
128 mph
192 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
450 hp
336 kW
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
450 hp
336 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
1,450 kg
3,197 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)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
312 km/h194 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.84.0 s
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.04.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8 and Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera GTS 3.0: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera GTS 3.0 and Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8: 3.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
328 hp/t
245 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
508 km
315 mi
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
681 km
423 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
450 hp
336 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
312 km/h194 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)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 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
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
312 km/h194 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
312 km/h194 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera GTS 3.0 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
4.0 s
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
4.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
328 hp/t
245 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
312 km/h194 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
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
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
Range score
508 km
315 mi
681 km
423 mi
CO2 score
314 g/km
212 g/km
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
328 hp/t
245 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 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) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera GTS 3.0
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera GTS 3.0

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 173 km (108 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 280 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 102 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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