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Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6vsPorsche 911 Cabriolet (992) · Facelift 2024 GT3 S/C 4.0

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Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001

GT2 3.6

483 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2001-2006
VS

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) · Facelift 2024

GT3 S/C 4.0

510 hp3996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2026-present

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6

  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph
  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    340 hp/t
    254 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    690 km
    429 mi
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Facelift 2024GT3 S/C 4.0
Power
483hp360kW
510hp380kW
Torque
640Nm472lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,507kg3,322lb
Gross weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,767kg3,896lb
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
313 km/h
194 mph
To 99% top speed
59.0s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
67.0s99% target: 310 km/h / 193 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
11.6s
Calculated
11.9s
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
340hp/t254kW/t154hp/1000 lb
Calculated
338hp/t252kW/t154hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
451Nm/t302lb-ft/ton
Calculated
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
690km429mi
Calculated
460km286mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
3,996cc244cu in
Length
4,450mm175in
4,570mm180in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,275mm50in
1,279mm50in
Wheelbase
2,355mm93in
2,457mm97in
Ground clearance-
100mm4in
Trunk volume-
373L
Max trunk volume
110L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
89L
63L
CO2 emissions
309g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Facelift 2024GT3 S/C 4.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.6 s
11.9 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
313 km/h
194 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
199 km/h
124 mph

Power comparison

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

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Facelift 2024 GT3 S/C 4.0 has 27 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 Cabriolet (992) Facelift 2024 GT3 S/C 4.0: 27 hp (20 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 Cabriolet (992)Facelift 2024GT3 S/C 4.0
450 Nm
332 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 Cabriolet (992)Facelift 2024GT3 S/C 4.0
1,507 kg
3,322 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 Cabriolet (992)Facelift 2024GT3 S/C 4.0
313 km/h
194 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Facelift 2024 GT3 S/C 4.0 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6: 0.2 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 Cabriolet (992)Facelift 2024GT3 S/C 4.0
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6 and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Facelift 2024 GT3 S/C 4.0: 0.8 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 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
340 hp/t
254 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Facelift 2024GT3 S/C 4.0
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / 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 Cabriolet (992)Facelift 2024GT3 S/C 4.0
510 hp
380 kW
3.9 s
313 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 Cabriolet (992)Facelift 2024GT3 S/C 4.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
373 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,570 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,279 mm
50.4 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 Cabriolet (992)Facelift 2024GT3 S/C 4.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6 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 Cabriolet (992)Facelift 2024GT3 S/C 4.0
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
3.9 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 Cabriolet (992)Facelift 2024GT3 S/C 4.0
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Facelift 2024GT3 S/C 4.0
Power
483 hp
360 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
3.9 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
313 km/h
194 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,507 kg
3,322 lb
Fuel consumption
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 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
2 seats
Trunk
373 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,570 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,279 mm
50.4 in
Range score
690 km
429 mi
460 km
286 mi
CO2 score
309 g/km
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Trunk score
110 L
3.9 cu ft
373 L
13.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
340 hp/t
254 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Facelift 2024 GT3 S/C 4.0
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km23.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi38.58 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year3,596 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6

  • Has 190 Nm more
  • Is 87 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 230 km (143 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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