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Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6vsPorsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S

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

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Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001

Turbo 3.6

420 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2000-2005
VS

Porsche 911 Coupe (F)

2.3 S

190 hp2341 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1972-1973

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    296 km/h
    184 mph
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    273 hp/t
    203 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
Power
420hp313kW
190hp142kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
209Nm154lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,075kg2,370lb
Gross weight
1,885kg4,156lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.2s99% target: 293 km/h / 182 mph
Calculated
77.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
27.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
273hp/t203kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
364Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
608km378mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
2,341cc143cu in
Length
4,465mm176in
4,147mm163in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,610mm63in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,320mm52in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,271mm89in
Front track
1,472mm58in
1,372mm54in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,354mm53in
Ground clearance-
150mm6in
Max trunk volume
100L
200L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 SPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.66,000 rpm2,700-4,600 rpm6,250 rpm
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S6,500 rpm5,200 rpm7,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 s
27.0 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
420 hp
313 kW
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
190 hp
142 kW

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6 has 230 hp more than Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: 230 hp (172 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
209 Nm
154 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
1,075 kg
2,370 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 2001Turbo 3.6
296 km/h
184 mph
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 2001Turbo 3.64.8 s
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6 and Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S: 2.2 s.

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 2001Turbo 3.6
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
420 hp
313 kW
4.8 s
296 km/h
184 mph
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
190 hp
142 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 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
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,147 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
Power
420 hp
313 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
209 Nm
154 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
7.0 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,075 kg
2,370 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,147 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Range score
-
608 km
378 mi
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6

  • Has 230 hp more
  • Has 351 Nm more
  • Is 2.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 56 km/h (35 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 96 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S

  • Is 465 kg lighter
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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