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Porsche 911 (997) GT3 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)

GT3 RS 3.6

415 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2009
VS

Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001

Turbo 3.6

420 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2000-2005

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    302 hp/t
    225 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    105 L
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6

  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.8 L/100 km
    12.5 mpg US
    15.0 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (997)GT3 RS 3.6Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
415hp309kW
420hp313kW
Torque
405Nm299lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,885kg4,156lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
296 km/h
184 mph
To 99% top speed
61.6s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 293 km/h / 182 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
11.8s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
19.8L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
302hp/t225kW/t137hp/1000 lb
Calculated
273hp/t203kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
295Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
364Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
703km437mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,460mm176in
4,465mm176in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,280mm50in
1,295mm51in
Wheelbase
2,360mm93in
2,350mm93in
Front track-
1,472mm58in
Rear track-
1,528mm60in
Max trunk volume
105L
100L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
90L
63L
CO2 emissions
307g/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) GT3 RS 3.6Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (997) GT3 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)GT3 RS 3.67,600 rpm5,500 rpm7,850 rpm
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.66,000 rpm2,700-4,600 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (997)GT3 RS 3.6Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.8 s
14.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
296 km/h
184 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
202 km/h
125 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)GT3 RS 3.6
415 hp
309 kW
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
420 hp
313 kW

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6 has 5 hp more than Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS 3.6 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)GT3 RS 3.6
405 Nm
299 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)GT3 RS 3.6
1,375 kg
3,031 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)GT3 RS 3.6
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
296 km/h
184 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)GT3 RS 3.64.2 s
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.64.8 s

Although Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6 has more power, Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS 3.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS 3.6 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: 0.6 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)GT3 RS 3.6
302 hp/t
225 kW/t
3.3 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)GT3 RS 3.6
415 hp
309 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
420 hp
313 kW
4.8 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Porsche911 (997)GT3 RS 3.6
Power
415 hp
309 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,460 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 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)GT3 RS 3.6Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
415 hp
309 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
405 Nm
299 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
296 km/h
184 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,460 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 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
703 km
437 mi
-
CO2 score
307 g/km
-
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
302 hp/t
225 kW/t
3.3 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) GT3 RS 3.6
Consumption12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,360 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS 3.6

  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 km/h (15 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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