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Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6vsPorsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8

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

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Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001

GT2 3.6

483 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2001-2006
VS

Porsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008

Turbo 3.8

500 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2009-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Most powerful
    500 hp
    373 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.5 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    272 g/km
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Power
483hp360kW
500hp373kW
Torque
640Nm472lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,935kg4,266lb
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
To 99% top speed
59.0s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
53.6s99% target: 309 km/h / 192 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
11.6s
Calculated
10.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
11.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
340hp/t254kW/t154hp/1000 lb
Calculated
318hp/t237kW/t144hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
451Nm/t302lb-ft/ton
Calculated
414Nm/t277lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
690km429mi
Calculated
578km359mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,450mm175in
4,450mm175in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,275mm50in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,355mm93in
2,350mm93in
Max trunk volume
110L
105L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
89L
67L
CO2 emissions
309g/km
272g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.65,700 rpm3,500-4,500 rpm5,950 rpm
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.86,000-6,500 rpm1,950-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.6 s
10.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
9.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
11.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
208 km/h
129 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
483 hp
360 kW
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
500 hp
373 kW

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8 has 17 hp more than Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6 and Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
1,570 kg
3,461 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 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
315 km/h
196 mph
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
312 km/h
194 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.64.1 s
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.83.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6: 0.4 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 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6: 1.3 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 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
340 hp/t
254 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
318 hp/t
237 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
690 km
429 mi
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
578 km
359 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
483 hp
360 kW
4.1 s
315 km/h
196 mph
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
500 hp
373 kW
3.7 s
312 km/h
194 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 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
Power
483 hp
360 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 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 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
Power
483 hp
360 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
4.1 s
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
3.7 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 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
340 hp/t
254 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
318 hp/t
237 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Power
483 hp
360 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
3.7 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
690 km
429 mi
578 km
359 mi
CO2 score
309 g/km
272 g/km
Trunk score
110 L
3.9 cu ft
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
340 hp/t
254 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
318 hp/t
237 kW/t
3.1 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 112 km (70 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 37 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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