Car comparison

Porsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8vsPorsche 911 (992) · Facelift 2024 Carrera S 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 (992) · Facelift 2024

Carrera S 3.0

480 hp2981 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2025-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (992) Facelift 2024 Carrera S 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.3 s
  • Most powerful
    480 hp
    358 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    373 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera S 3.0
Power
450hp336kW
480hp358kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,553kg3,424lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,985kg4,376lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
308 km/h
191 mph
To 99% top speed
58.5s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
77.2s99% target: 305 km/h / 189 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
3.3s
0-200 km/h
11.2s
Calculated
11.6s
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
3.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
328hp/t245kW/t149hp/1000 lb
Calculated
309hp/t230kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
314Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
508km315mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,797cc232cu in
2,981cc182cu in
Length
4,460mm176in
4,542mm179in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,280mm50in
1,303mm51in
Wheelbase
2,355mm93in
2,450mm96in
Ground clearance-
124mm5in
Trunk volume-
373L
Max trunk volume
105L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
67L
-
CO2 emissions
314g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera S 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
3.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
3.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.2 s
11.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
308 km/h
191 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
1.7 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
4.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
7.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
9.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
128 mph
198 km/h
123 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 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera S 3.0
480 hp
358 kW

Porsche 911 (992) Facelift 2024 Carrera S 3.0 has 30 hp more than Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8 and Porsche 911 (992) Facelift 2024 Carrera S 3.0: 30 hp (22 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 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera S 3.0
530 Nm
391 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 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera S 3.0
1,553 kg
3,424 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 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera S 3.0
308 km/h
191 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 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera S 3.03.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (992) Facelift 2024 Carrera S 3.0 and Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8: 0.7 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 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera S 3.0
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (992) Facelift 2024 Carrera S 3.0 and Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8: 2.3 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 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera S 3.0
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp

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 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera S 3.0
480 hp
358 kW
3.3 s
308 km/h
191 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 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera S 3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
308 km/h
191 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
373 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,542 mm
178.8 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 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 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera S 3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
308 km/h
191 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (992) Facelift 2024 Carrera S 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 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera S 3.0
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
3.3 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 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera S 3.0
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera S 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
480 hp
358 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
3.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
308 km/h
191 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,553 kg
3,424 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
373 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,542 mm
178.8 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in
Range score
508 km
315 mi
-
CO2 score
314 g/km
-
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
373 L
13.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
328 hp/t
245 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8Porsche 911 (992) Facelift 2024 Carrera S 3.0
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8

  • Is 183 kg lighter
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche 911 (992) Facelift 2024 Carrera S 3.0

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 268 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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