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

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

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997)

Turbo 3.6

480 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2007-2008
VS

Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001

GT2 3.6

483 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2001-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6

  • Most powerful
    483 hp
    360 kW
  • 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 city consumption
    18.9 L/100 km
    12.4 mpg US
    14.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    690 km
    429 mi
  • Best performance score
    89/100

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
Power
480hp358kW
483hp360kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
640Nm472lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
61.0s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
59.0s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
11.4s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.2L/100 km12.3mpg US14.7mpg UK
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
11.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
290hp/t216kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
340hp/t254kW/t154hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
375Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
451Nm/t302lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
496km308mi
Calculated
690km429mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,427mm174in
4,450mm175in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,275mm50in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,355mm93in
Max trunk volume-
110L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
64L
89L
CO2 emissions-
309g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.66,000 rpm1,950-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.65,700 rpm3,500-4,500 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.4 s
11.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
11.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
204 km/h
127 mph
203 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
480 hp
358 kW
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
483 hp
360 kW

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6 has 3 hp more than Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
640 Nm
472 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
1,420 kg
3,131 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 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
315 km/h
196 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.64.0 s
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.64.1 s

Although Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6 has more power, Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6: 0.1 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 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
340 hp/t
254 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
496 km
308 mi
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
690 km
429 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
480 hp
358 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
483 hp
360 kW
4.1 s
315 km/h
196 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 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
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

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 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
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

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 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
4.0 s
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
4.1 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 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
Power
480 hp
358 kW
483 hp
360 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
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
Range score
496 km
308 mi
690 km
429 mi
CO2 score
-
309 g/km
Trunk score
-
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
340 hp/t
254 kW/t
2.9 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Has 50 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 194 km (120 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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