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Porsche Carrera GT 5.7 i V10 40VvsPorsche 911 Cabriolet (997) · Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8

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

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Porsche Carrera GT

5.7 i V10 40V

612 hp5733 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2007
VS

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) · Facelift 2008

Turbo S 3.8

530 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2010-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.7 L/100 km
    14.1 mpg US
    16.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    105 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCarrera GT5.7 i V10 40VPorsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Power
612hp456kW
530hp395kW
Torque
590Nm435lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
1,600kg3,527lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
50.0s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
74.1s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
3.4s
0-200 km/h
10.1s
Calculated
11.3s
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
28.3L/100 km8.3mpg US10.0mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.4s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
443hp/t331kW/t201hp/1000 lb
Calculated
319hp/t238kW/t145hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
428Nm/t286lb-ft/ton
Calculated
422Nm/t282lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
583km362mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,733cc350cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,613mm182in
4,450mm175in
Width
1,921mm76in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,166mm46in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,730mm107in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,612mm63in
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Rear track
1,587mm62in
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Max trunk volume
76L
105L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
92L
67L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Carrera GT 5.7 i V10 40VPorsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche Carrera GT 5.7 i V10 40V: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCarrera GT5.7 i V10 40V8,000 rpm5,750 rpm8,250 rpm
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.86,250-6,750 rpm2,100-4,250 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCarrera GT5.7 i V10 40VPorsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
3.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.1 s
11.3 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
40.2 s
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Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
4.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
9.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.4 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
215 km/h
134 mph
200 km/h
124 mph

Power comparison

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

Porsche Carrera GT 5.7 i V10 40V has 82 hp more than Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 and Porsche Carrera GT 5.7 i V10 40V: 82 hp (61 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCarrera GT5.7 i V10 40V
590 Nm
435 lb-ft
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCarrera GT5.7 i V10 40V
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
1,660 kg
3,660 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCarrera GT5.7 i V10 40V
330 km/h
205 mph
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
315 km/h
196 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Porsche Carrera GT 5.7 i V10 40V has more power, Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 and Porsche Carrera GT 5.7 i V10 40V: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCarrera GT5.7 i V10 40V
443 hp/t
331 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
319 hp/t
238 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCarrera GT5.7 i V10 40V
612 hp
456 kW
3.9 s
330 km/h
205 mph
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
530 hp
395 kW
3.4 s
315 km/h
196 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
PorscheCarrera GT5.7 i V10 40V
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
76 L
2.7 cu ft
Length
4,613 mm
181.6 in
Height
1,166 mm
45.9 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCarrera GT5.7 i V10 40VPorsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Power
612 hp
456 kW
530 hp
395 kW
Torque
590 Nm
435 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
3.4 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
76 L
2.7 cu ft
Length
4,613 mm
181.6 in
Height
1,166 mm
45.9 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
-
583 km
362 mi
Trunk score
76 L
2.7 cu ft
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
443 hp/t
331 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
319 hp/t
238 kW/t
3.1 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 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Carrera GT 5.7 i V10 40V

  • Has 82 hp more
  • Is 280 kg lighter
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 124 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

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