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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera GTS 3.0vsPorsche 911 Cabriolet (997) · Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8

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

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992)

Carrera GTS 3.0

480 hp2981 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2021-2024
VS

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) · Facelift 2008

Turbo 3.8

500 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2009-2011

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera GTS 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    309 km/h
    192 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,615 kg
    3,560 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    653 km
    406 mi
  • Largest trunk
    163 L
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera GTS 3.0Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Power
480hp358kW
500hp373kW
Torque
570Nm420lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,670kg3,682lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
309 km/h192 mph
Calculated
312 km/h
194 mph
To 99% top speed
88.6s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
54.9s99% target: 309 km/h / 192 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
12.3s
10.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
11.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
297hp/t222kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
299hp/t223kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
353Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
389Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
653km406mi
Calculated
583km362mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,981cc182cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,533mm178in
4,450mm175in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,350mm93in
Trunk volume
163L
-
Max trunk volume-
105L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
67L
CO2 emissions-
270g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera GTS 3.0Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera GTS 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera GTS 3.06,500 rpm2,300-5,000 rpm7,500 rpm
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.86,000-6,500 rpm1,950-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera GTS 3.0Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.3 s
10.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
309 km/h192 mph
Likely limited
312 km/h
194 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
9.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
11.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
207 km/h
129 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera GTS 3.0
480 hp
358 kW
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
500 hp
373 kW

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8 has 20 hp more than Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera GTS 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera GTS 3.0 and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera GTS 3.0
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera GTS 3.0
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
1,670 kg
3,682 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 (992)Carrera GTS 3.0
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
309 km/h192 mph
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
312 km/h
194 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera GTS 3.03.6 s
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.83.7 s

Although Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8 has more power, Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera GTS 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera GTS 3.0 and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8: 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 (992)Carrera GTS 3.0
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera GTS 3.0 and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8: 1.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera GTS 3.0
297 hp/t
222 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera GTS 3.0
653 km
406 mi
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
583 km
362 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera GTS 3.0
480 hp
358 kW
3.6 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
309 km/h192 mph
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
500 hp
373 kW
3.7 s
312 km/h
194 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 (992)Carrera GTS 3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
309 km/h192 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
163 L
5.8 cu ft
Length
4,533 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 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 (992)Carrera GTS 3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
309 km/h192 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera GTS 3.0 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 (992)Carrera GTS 3.0
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
3.6 s
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
3.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera GTS 3.0
297 hp/t
222 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera GTS 3.0Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Power
480 hp
358 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
309 km/h192 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
163 L
5.8 cu ft
Length
4,533 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
653 km
406 mi
583 km
362 mi
CO2 score
-
270 g/km
Trunk score
163 L
5.8 cu ft
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
297 hp/t
222 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 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 (992) Carrera GTS 3.0Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera GTS 3.0

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 70 km (44 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 58 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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