Porsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008
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Porsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 3.6vsPorsche 911 (997) GT2 3.6
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 3.6
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.5 s
- Fastest top speed330 km/h205 mph
- Most powerful620 hp462 kW
- Highest torque700 Nm516 lb-ft
- Lightest1,370 kg3,020 lb
- Best power-to-weight453 hp/t337 kW/t2.2 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption17.9 L/100 km13.1 mpg US15.8 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption8.7 L/100 km27.0 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions284 g/km
- Best estimated range756 km470 mi
- Largest trunk105 L
- Best overall score76/100
- Best performance score93/100
- Best economy score75/100
- Best practicality score39/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6 | Porsche911 (997)GT2 3.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 620hp462kW | 530hp395kW |
| Torque | 700Nm516lb-ft | 680Nm502lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,370kg3,020lb | 1,440kg3,175lb |
| Gross weight | 1,680kg3,704lb | 1,750kg3,858lb |
| Top speed | 330 km/h 205 mph | 329 km/h 204 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 45.9s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph Calculated | 53.0s99% target: 326 km/h / 202 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5s | 3.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 9.1s Calculated | 10.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.4s Calculated | 3.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK | 12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK |
| 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 | 8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.0s Calculated | 11.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 453hp/t337kW/t205hp/1000 lb Calculated | 368hp/t274kW/t167hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 511Nm/t342lb-ft/ton Calculated | 472Nm/t316lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 756km470mi Calculated | 720km447mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,600cc220cu in | 3,600cc220cu in |
| Length | 4,469mm176in | 4,469mm176in |
| Width | 1,852mm73in | 1,852mm73in |
| Height | 1,285mm51in | 1,285mm51in |
| Wheelbase | 2,350mm93in | 2,350mm93in |
| Trunk volume | - | 105L |
| Max trunk volume | 105L | - |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | 90L | 90L |
| CO2 emissions | 284g/km | 298g/km |
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 3.6: Power / Torque
- Porsche 911 (997) GT2 3.6: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6 | 2,250-5,500 rpm | - | 5,750 rpm |
| Porsche911 (997)GT2 3.6 | 6,500 rpm | 2,200-4,500 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6 | Porsche911 (997)GT2 3.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.4 s | 3.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.5 s | 3.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 9.1 s | 10.0 s |
0-200 mph 0-322 km/h | 36.9 s | 43.8 s |
| Top speed | 330 km/h 205 mph | 329 km/h 204 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.0 s | 2.0 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.0 s | 5.1 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.3 s | 7.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.3 s | 9.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.0 s | 11.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 222 km/h 138 mph | 214 km/h 133 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6 | 620 hp 462 kW |
| Porsche911 (997)GT2 3.6 | 530 hp 395 kW |
Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 3.6 has 90 hp more than Porsche 911 (997) GT2 3.6.
The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (997) GT2 3.6 and Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 3.6: 90 hp (67 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6 | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft |
| Porsche911 (997)GT2 3.6 | 680 Nm 502 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6 | 1,370 kg 3,020 lb |
| Porsche911 (997)GT2 3.6 | 1,440 kg 3,175 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6 | 330 km/h 205 mph |
| Porsche911 (997)GT2 3.6 | 329 km/h 204 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6 | 3.5 s |
| Porsche911 (997)GT2 3.6 | 3.7 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 3.6 and Porsche 911 (997) 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6 | 11.9 L/100 km 19.8 mpg US 23.7 mpg UK |
| Porsche911 (997)GT2 3.6 | 12.5 L/100 km 18.8 mpg US 22.6 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 3.6 and Porsche 911 (997) GT2 3.6: 0.6 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6 | 453 hp/t 337 kW/t 2.2 kg/hp |
| Porsche911 (997)GT2 3.6 | 368 hp/t 274 kW/t 2.7 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6 | 756 km 470 mi |
| Porsche911 (997)GT2 3.6 | 720 km 447 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6 | 620 hp 462 kW | 3.5 s | 330 km/h 205 mph |
| Porsche911 (997)GT2 3.6 | 530 hp 395 kW | 3.7 s | 329 km/h 204 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6 |
| 11.9 L/100 km 19.8 mpg US 23.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| Porsche911 (997)GT2 3.6 |
| 12.5 L/100 km 18.8 mpg US 22.6 mpg UK | ||||||
Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6 | 11.9 L/100 km 19.8 mpg US 23.7 mpg UK | 3.5 s |
| Porsche911 (997)GT2 3.6 | 12.5 L/100 km 18.8 mpg US 22.6 mpg UK | 3.7 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6 | 453 hp/t 337 kW/t 2.2 kg/hp | 11.9 L/100 km 19.8 mpg US 23.7 mpg UK |
| Porsche911 (997)GT2 3.6 | 368 hp/t 274 kW/t 2.7 kg/hp | 12.5 L/100 km 18.8 mpg US 22.6 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6 | Porsche911 (997)GT2 3.6 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 620 hp 462 kW | 530 hp 395 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft | 680 Nm 502 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.5 s | 3.7 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 330 km/h 205 mph | 329 km/h 204 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,370 kg 3,020 lb | 1,440 kg 3,175 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 11.9 L/100 km 19.8 mpg US 23.7 mpg UK | 12.5 L/100 km 18.8 mpg US 22.6 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 756 km 470 mi | 720 km 447 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 284 g/km | 298 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 105 L 3.7 cu ft | 105 L 3.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 453 hp/t 337 kW/t 2.2 kg/hp | 368 hp/t 274 kW/t 2.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 3.6 | Porsche 911 (997) GT2 3.6 |
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| Consumption | 11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK | 12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 20.83 LC100 km | 21.88 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 33.51 LC100 mi | 35.20 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal | 1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,124 LC/year | 3,281 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 3.6
- Has 90 hp more
- Has 20 Nm more
- Is 70 kg lighter
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 84 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 36 km (23 mi) more estimated range
- Emits 14 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Porsche 911 (997) GT2 3.6
No measurable advantages in the available data.
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Highest CO2 emissions
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