Porsche 911 (996)
Car comparison
Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6vsPorsche 911 (992) Carrera T 3.0
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Carrera T 3.0
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Porsche 911 (992) Carrera T 3.0
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.0 s
- Most powerful385 hp287 kW
- Highest torque450 Nm332 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
- Largest trunk132 L
- Best overall score66/100
- Best performance score78/100
- Best economy score81/100
- Best practicality score41/100
Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6
- Fastest top speed302 km/h188 mph
- Lightest1,350 kg2,976 lb
- Best power-to-weight267 hp/t199 kW/t3.8 kg/hp
- Best estimated range690 km429 mi
Specification comparison
| Model | Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6 | Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 360hp268kW | 385hp287kW |
| Torque | 370Nm273lb-ft | 450Nm332lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,350kg2,976lb | 1,505kg3,318lb |
| Gross weight | 1,630kg3,594lb | 1,880kg4,145lb |
| Top speed | 302 km/h 188 mph | 291 km/h 181 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 66.9s99% target: 299 km/h / 186 mph Calculated | 79.1s99% target: 288 km/h / 179 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8s | 4.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 14.0s Calculated | 14.2s |
| 0-60 mph | 4.6s Calculated | 3.8s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK | 9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 20.1L/100 km11.7mpg US14.1mpg UK | 12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK | 7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.7s Calculated | 12.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 267hp/t199kW/t121hp/1000 lb Calculated | 256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton Calculated | 299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 690km429mi Calculated | 674km419mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,600cc220cu in | 2,981cc182cu in |
| Length | 4,430mm174in | 4,530mm178in |
| Width | 1,765mm69in | 1,852mm73in |
| Height | 1,270mm50in | 1,291mm51in |
| Wheelbase | 2,350mm93in | 2,450mm96in |
| Front track | 1,475mm58in | - |
| Rear track | 1,495mm59in | - |
| Ground clearance | - | 115mm5in |
| Trunk volume | - | 132L |
| Max trunk volume | 110L | - |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 89L | 64L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6: Power / Torque
- Porsche 911 (992) Carrera T 3.0: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6 | 7,200 rpm | 5,000 rpm | 7,450 rpm |
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0 | 6,500 rpm | 1,950-5,000 rpm | 7,500 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6 | Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.6 s | 3.8 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.8 s | 4.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 14.0 s | 14.2 s |
| Top speed | 302 km/h 188 mph | 291 km/h 181 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.2 s | 1.9 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.7 s | 5.2 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.4 s | 7.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.8 s | 10.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.7 s | 12.1 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 190 km/h 118 mph | 187 km/h 116 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6 | 360 hp 268 kW |
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0 | 385 hp 287 kW |
Porsche 911 (992) Carrera T 3.0 has 25 hp more than Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6.
The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6 and Porsche 911 (992) Carrera T 3.0: 25 hp (19 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6 | 370 Nm 273 lb-ft |
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0 | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6 | 1,350 kg 2,976 lb |
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0 | 1,505 kg 3,318 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6 | 302 km/h 188 mph |
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0 | 291 km/h 181 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6 | 4.8 s |
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0 | 4.0 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (992) Carrera T 3.0 and Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6: 0.8 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6 | 12.9 L/100 km 18.2 mpg US 21.9 mpg UK |
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0 | 9.5 L/100 km 24.8 mpg US 29.7 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (992) Carrera T 3.0 and Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6: 3.4 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6 | 267 hp/t 199 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp |
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0 | 256 hp/t 191 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6 | 690 km 429 mi |
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0 | 674 km 419 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6 | 360 hp 268 kW | 4.8 s | 302 km/h 188 mph |
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0 | 385 hp 287 kW | 4.0 s | 291 km/h 181 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6 |
| 12.9 L/100 km 18.2 mpg US 21.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0 |
| 9.5 L/100 km 24.8 mpg US 29.7 mpg UK | ||||||
Porsche 911 (992) Carrera T 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6 | 12.9 L/100 km 18.2 mpg US 21.9 mpg UK | 4.8 s |
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0 | 9.5 L/100 km 24.8 mpg US 29.7 mpg UK | 4.0 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6 | 267 hp/t 199 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 12.9 L/100 km 18.2 mpg US 21.9 mpg UK |
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0 | 256 hp/t 191 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | 9.5 L/100 km 24.8 mpg US 29.7 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6 | Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 360 hp 268 kW | 385 hp 287 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 370 Nm 273 lb-ft | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.8 s | 4.0 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 302 km/h 188 mph | 291 km/h 181 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,350 kg 2,976 lb | 1,505 kg 3,318 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 12.9 L/100 km 18.2 mpg US 21.9 mpg UK | 9.5 L/100 km 24.8 mpg US 29.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 690 km 429 mi | 674 km 419 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 110 L 3.9 cu ft | 132 L 4.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 267 hp/t 199 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 256 hp/t 191 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6 | Porsche 911 (992) Carrera T 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK | 9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 22.58 LC100 km | 16.63 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 36.33 LC100 mi | 26.76 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal | 1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,386 LC/year | 2,494 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6
- Is 155 kg lighter
- Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
- Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 16 km (10 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Smallest trunk
Porsche 911 (992) Carrera T 3.0
- Has 25 hp more
- Has 80 Nm more
- Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 22 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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