Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997)
Turbo 3.6
480 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2007-2008
Car comparison
Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6vsPorsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G)
3.2 Carrera CAT
207 hp3164 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1984-1989
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.0 s
- Fastest top speed320 km/h199 mph Unrestricted310 km/h193 mph Restricted
- Most powerful480 hp358 kW
- Highest torque620 Nm457 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight290 hp/t216 kW/t3.4 kg/hp
- Best overall score75/100
- Best performance score88/100
- Best economy score72/100
- Best practicality score47/100
Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT
- Lightest1,250 kg2,756 lb
- Lowest city consumption15.5 L/100 km15.2 mpg US18.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Specification comparison
| Model | Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6 | Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 480hp358kW | 207hp154kW |
| Torque | 620Nm457lb-ft | 262Nm193lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,655kg3,649lb | 1,250kg2,756lb |
| Gross weight | 2,000kg4,409lb | - |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 320 km/h199 mph Restricted 310 km/h193 mph Calculated | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 61.0s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph Calculated | 72.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.0s | 6.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 11.4s Calculated | 26.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.8s Calculated | 6.2s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption city | 19.2L/100 km12.3mpg US14.7mpg UK | 15.5L/100 km15.2mpg US18.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.8s Calculated | 14.6s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 290hp/t216kW/t132hp/1000 lb Calculated | 166hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 375Nm/t251lb-ft/ton Calculated | 210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 496km308mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 3,600cc220cu in | 3,164cc193cu in |
| Length | 4,427mm174in | 4,291mm169in |
| Width | 1,808mm71in | 1,652mm65in |
| Height | 1,310mm52in | 1,320mm52in |
| Wheelbase | 2,350mm93in | 2,272mm89in |
| Front track | - | 1,372mm54in |
| Rear track | - | 1,380mm54in |
| Ground clearance | - | 130mm5in |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 64L | 85L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CATPowerTorque
- Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
- Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6 | 6,000 rpm | 1,950-5,000 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 5,900 rpm | 4,800 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6 | Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.8 s | 6.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.0 s | 6.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 11.4 s | 26.6 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 320 km/h199 mph Restricted 310 km/h193 mph Likely limited | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.3 s | 6.4 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.8 s | 9.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.0 s | 12.3 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.8 s | 14.6 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 204 km/h 127 mph | 159 km/h 99 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6 | 480 hp 358 kW |
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 207 hp 154 kW |
Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6 has 273 hp more than Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT.
The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6: 273 hp (204 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6 | 620 Nm 457 lb-ft |
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 262 Nm 193 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6 | 1,655 kg 3,649 lb |
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 1,250 kg 2,756 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6 | Unrestricted 320 km/h199 mph Restricted 310 km/h193 mph |
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 235 km/h 146 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6 | 4.0 s |
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 6.5 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6 and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT: 2.5 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6 | 290 hp/t 216 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp |
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 166 hp/t 123 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6 | 480 hp 358 kW | 4.0 s | Unrestricted 320 km/h199 mph Restricted 310 km/h193 mph |
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 207 hp 154 kW | 6.5 s | 235 km/h 146 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6 | Porsche911 Cabriolet (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 480 hp 358 kW | 207 hp 154 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 620 Nm 457 lb-ft | 262 Nm 193 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.0 s | 6.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 320 km/h199 mph Restricted 310 km/h193 mph | 235 km/h 146 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,655 kg 3,649 lb | 1,250 kg 2,756 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 12.9 L/100 km 18.2 mpg US 21.9 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 496 km 308 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 290 hp/t 216 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp | 166 hp/t 123 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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LC = Local Currency
| Vehicle | Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 22.58 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 36.33 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,386 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6
- Has 273 hp more
- Has 358 Nm more
- Is 2.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 85 km/h (53 mph) higher top speed
- Has 124 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
Porsche 911 Cabriolet (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT
- Is 405 kg lighter
Pros
- Lightest
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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