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

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

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Porsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008

GT2 RS 3.6

620 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2010-2012
VS

Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001

Turbo 3.6

420 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboCoupe2000-2005

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph
  • Most powerful
    620 hp
    462 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    453 hp/t
    337 kW/t
    2.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.9 L/100 km
    13.1 mpg US
    15.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    105 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
620hp462kW
420hp313kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,885kg4,156lb
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
303 km/h
188 mph
To 99% top speed
45.9s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
63.8s99% target: 300 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.5s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
9.1s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.0s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
453hp/t337kW/t205hp/1000 lb
Calculated
273hp/t203kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
511Nm/t342lb-ft/ton
Calculated
364Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
756km470mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,469mm176in
4,465mm176in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,285mm51in
1,295mm51in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,350mm93in
Front track-
1,465mm58in
Rear track-
1,522mm60in
Max trunk volume
105L
100L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
90L
64L
CO2 emissions
284g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 3.6Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.62,250-5,500 rpm-5,750 rpm
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.66,000 rpm2,700 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.5 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.1 s
12.7 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
36.9 s
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Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
303 km/h
188 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.3 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.0 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
222 km/h
138 mph
195 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6
620 hp
462 kW
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
420 hp
313 kW

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 3.6 has 200 hp more than Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6 and Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 3.6: 200 hp (149 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
560 Nm
413 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
1,540 kg
3,395 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 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6
330 km/h
205 mph
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
303 km/h
188 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.63.5 s
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.64.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 3.6 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: 0.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6
453 hp/t
337 kW/t
2.2 kg/hp
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6
620 hp
462 kW
3.5 s
330 km/h
205 mph
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
420 hp
313 kW
4.2 s
303 km/h
188 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 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6
Power
620 hp
462 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,469 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 in
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
620 hp
462 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.5 s
4.2 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
303 km/h
188 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,469 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Range score
756 km
470 mi
-
CO2 score
284 g/km
-
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
453 hp/t
337 kW/t
2.2 kg/hp
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 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 (997) Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 3.6
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 3.6

  • Has 200 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 180 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

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