Porsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008
Car comparison
Porsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8vsPorsche 911 (992) GT3 RS 4.0
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8
- Fastest top speed315 km/h196 mph
- Most powerful530 hp395 kW
- Highest torque700 Nm516 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption16.5 L/100 km14.3 mpg US17.1 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption8.1 L/100 km29.0 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
- Best estimated range588 km365 mi
- Best overall score80/100
- Best performance score93/100
- Best economy score76/100
- Best practicality score51/100
Porsche 911 (992) GT3 RS 4.0
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.2 s
- Lightest1,450 kg3,197 lb
- Best power-to-weight362 hp/t270 kW/t2.8 kg/hp
Specification comparison
| Model | Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8 | Porsche911 (992)GT3 RS 4.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 530hp395kW | 525hp391kW |
| Torque | 700Nm516lb-ft | 465Nm343lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,585kg3,494lb | 1,450kg3,197lb |
| Gross weight | 1,950kg4,299lb | 1,795kg3,957lb |
| Top speed | 315 km/h 196 mph | 296 km/h 184 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 47.4s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph Calculated | 56.8s99% target: 293 km/h / 182 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.3s | 3.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 9.3s Calculated | 10.6s |
| 0-60 mph | 3.2s Calculated | 3.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK | 12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK | 17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK | 9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 10.9s Calculated | 11.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 334hp/t249kW/t152hp/1000 lb Calculated | 362hp/t270kW/t164hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 442Nm/t296lb-ft/ton Calculated | 321Nm/t215lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 588km365mi Calculated | 504km313mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,800cc232cu in | 3,996cc244cu in |
| Length | 4,450mm175in | 4,572mm180in |
| Width | 1,852mm73in | 1,900mm75in |
| Height | 1,300mm51in | 1,322mm52in |
| Wheelbase | 2,350mm93in | 2,457mm97in |
| Ground clearance | - | 100mm4in |
| Max trunk volume | 105L | - |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | 67L | 64L |
| CO2 emissions | 268g/km | - |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8: Power / Torque
- Porsche 911 (992) GT3 RS 4.0: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8 | 6,250-6,750 rpm | 2,100-4,250 rpm | 7,000 rpm |
| Porsche911 (992)GT3 RS 4.0 | 8,500 rpm | 6,300 rpm | 9,000 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8 | Porsche911 (992)GT3 RS 4.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.2 s | 3.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.3 s | 3.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 9.3 s | 10.6 s |
| Top speed | 315 km/h 196 mph | 296 km/h 184 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 1.9 s | 1.8 s |
330 ft 101 m | 4.9 s | 4.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.2 s | 7.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.2 s | 9.3 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 10.9 s | 11.1 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 217 km/h 135 mph | 204 km/h 127 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8 | 530 hp 395 kW |
| Porsche911 (992)GT3 RS 4.0 | 525 hp 391 kW |
Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 has 5 hp more than Porsche 911 (992) GT3 RS 4.0.
The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (992) GT3 RS 4.0 and Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8: 5 hp (4 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8 | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft |
| Porsche911 (992)GT3 RS 4.0 | 465 Nm 343 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8 | 1,585 kg 3,494 lb |
| Porsche911 (992)GT3 RS 4.0 | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8 | 315 km/h 196 mph |
| Porsche911 (992)GT3 RS 4.0 | 296 km/h 184 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8 | 3.3 s |
| Porsche911 (992)GT3 RS 4.0 | 3.2 s |
Although Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 has more power, Porsche 911 (992) GT3 RS 4.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (992) GT3 RS 4.0 and Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8: 0.1 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8 | 11.4 L/100 km 20.6 mpg US 24.8 mpg UK |
| Porsche911 (992)GT3 RS 4.0 | 12.7 L/100 km 18.5 mpg US 22.2 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 and Porsche 911 (992) GT3 RS 4.0: 1.3 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8 | 334 hp/t 249 kW/t 3.0 kg/hp |
| Porsche911 (992)GT3 RS 4.0 | 362 hp/t 270 kW/t 2.8 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8 | 588 km 365 mi |
| Porsche911 (992)GT3 RS 4.0 | 504 km 313 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8 | 530 hp 395 kW | 3.3 s | 315 km/h 196 mph |
| Porsche911 (992)GT3 RS 4.0 | 525 hp 391 kW | 3.2 s | 296 km/h 184 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8 |
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| Porsche911 (992)GT3 RS 4.0 |
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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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8 |
| 11.4 L/100 km 20.6 mpg US 24.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| Porsche911 (992)GT3 RS 4.0 |
| 12.7 L/100 km 18.5 mpg US 22.2 mpg UK | ||||||
Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8 | 11.4 L/100 km 20.6 mpg US 24.8 mpg UK | 3.3 s |
| Porsche911 (992)GT3 RS 4.0 | 12.7 L/100 km 18.5 mpg US 22.2 mpg UK | 3.2 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8 | 334 hp/t 249 kW/t 3.0 kg/hp | 11.4 L/100 km 20.6 mpg US 24.8 mpg UK |
| Porsche911 (992)GT3 RS 4.0 | 362 hp/t 270 kW/t 2.8 kg/hp | 12.7 L/100 km 18.5 mpg US 22.2 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8 | Porsche911 (992)GT3 RS 4.0 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 530 hp 395 kW | 525 hp 391 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft | 465 Nm 343 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.3 s | 3.2 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 315 km/h 196 mph | 296 km/h 184 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,585 kg 3,494 lb | 1,450 kg 3,197 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 11.4 L/100 km 20.6 mpg US 24.8 mpg UK | 12.7 L/100 km 18.5 mpg US 22.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 588 km 365 mi | 504 km 313 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 268 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 105 L 3.7 cu ft | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 334 hp/t 249 kW/t 3.0 kg/hp | 362 hp/t 270 kW/t 2.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 | Porsche 911 (992) GT3 RS 4.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK | 12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 19.95 LC100 km | 22.22 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 32.11 LC100 mi | 35.77 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal | 1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,993 LC/year | 3,334 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8
- Has 5 hp more
- Has 235 Nm more
- Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 84 km (52 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
Porsche 911 (992) GT3 RS 4.0
- Is 135 kg lighter
- Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Lowest top speed
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