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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) · Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8vsPorsche 911 Cabriolet (992) · Facelift 2024 GT3 S/C 4.0

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

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) · Facelift 2008

Turbo S 3.8

530 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2010-2011
VS

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) · Facelift 2024

GT3 S/C 4.0

510 hp3996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2026-present

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph
  • Most powerful
    530 hp
    395 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    583 km
    362 mi
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Facelift 2024GT3 S/C 4.0
Power
530hp395kW
510hp380kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,507kg3,322lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
1,767kg3,896lb
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
313 km/h
194 mph
To 99% top speed
74.1s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
67.0s99% target: 310 km/h / 193 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
11.3s
11.9s
0-60 mph
3.2s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
319hp/t238kW/t145hp/1000 lb
Calculated
338hp/t252kW/t154hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
422Nm/t282lb-ft/ton
Calculated
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
583km362mi
Calculated
460km286mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
3,996cc244cu in
Length
4,450mm175in
4,570mm180in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,279mm50in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,457mm97in
Ground clearance-
100mm4in
Trunk volume-
373L
Max trunk volume
105L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
67L
63L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Facelift 2024GT3 S/C 4.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.2 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.3 s
11.9 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
313 km/h
194 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
4.8 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
200 km/h
124 mph
199 km/h
124 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
530 hp
395 kW
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Facelift 2024GT3 S/C 4.0
510 hp
380 kW

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 has 20 hp more than Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Facelift 2024 GT3 S/C 4.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Facelift 2024 GT3 S/C 4.0 and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Facelift 2024GT3 S/C 4.0
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Facelift 2024GT3 S/C 4.0
1,507 kg
3,322 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
315 km/h
196 mph
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Facelift 2024GT3 S/C 4.0
313 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.83.4 s
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Facelift 2024GT3 S/C 4.03.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Facelift 2024 GT3 S/C 4.0: 0.5 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Facelift 2024GT3 S/C 4.0
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Facelift 2024 GT3 S/C 4.0: 2.2 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
319 hp/t
238 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Facelift 2024GT3 S/C 4.0
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
583 km
362 mi
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Facelift 2024GT3 S/C 4.0
460 km
286 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
530 hp
395 kW
3.4 s
315 km/h
196 mph
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Facelift 2024GT3 S/C 4.0
510 hp
380 kW
3.9 s
313 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Facelift 2024GT3 S/C 4.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
373 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,570 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,279 mm
50.4 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Facelift 2024GT3 S/C 4.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
3.4 s
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Facelift 2024GT3 S/C 4.0
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
3.9 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
319 hp/t
238 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Facelift 2024GT3 S/C 4.0
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Facelift 2024GT3 S/C 4.0
Power
530 hp
395 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
3.9 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
313 km/h
194 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,507 kg
3,322 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
373 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,570 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,279 mm
50.4 in
Range score
583 km
362 mi
460 km
286 mi
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
373 L
13.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
319 hp/t
238 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 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 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Facelift 2024 GT3 S/C 4.0
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km23.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi38.58 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year3,596 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 123 km (76 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Facelift 2024 GT3 S/C 4.0

  • Is 153 kg lighter
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 268 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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