Porsche 911 Speedster
3.6
250 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1989-1989
Car comparison
Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6vsPorsche 911 Coupe (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 Coupe (G)
3.2 Carrera CAT
217 hp3164 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1986-1989
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.7 s
- Fastest top speed270 km/h168 mph Unrestricted260 km/h162 mph Restricted
- Most powerful250 hp186 kW
- Highest torque310 Nm229 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight185 hp/t138 kW/t5.4 kg/hp
- Lowest highway consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
- Best performance score63/100
- Best economy score0/100
Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT
- Lightest1,210 kg2,668 lb
- Lowest city consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19.0 mpg UK
- Best overall score55/100
- Best practicality score50/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Porsche911 Speedster3.6 | Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 250hp186kW | 217hp162kW |
| Torque | 310Nm229lb-ft | 265Nm195lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,350kg2,976lb | 1,210kg2,668lb |
| Gross weight | 1,600kg3,527lb | 1,530kg3,373lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 260 km/h162 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 75.6s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph Calculated | 75.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7s | 6.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 19.0s Calculated | 23.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.4s Calculated | 6.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption city | 17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK | 14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.7s Calculated | 14.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb Calculated | 179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton Calculated | 219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,600cc220cu in | 3,164cc193cu in |
| Length | 4,250mm167in | 4,291mm169in |
| Width | 1,652mm65in | 1,652mm65in |
| Height | 1,280mm50in | 1,320mm52in |
| Wheelbase | 2,272mm89in | 2,272mm89in |
| Front track | 1,374mm54in | 1,372mm54in |
| Rear track | 1,374mm54in | 1,405mm55in |
| Ground clearance | 115mm5in | 130mm5in |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 77L | 85L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CATPowerTorque
- Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6: Power / Torque
- Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 Speedster3.6 | 6,100 rpm | 4,800 rpm | 6,350 rpm |
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 5,900 rpm | 4,800 rpm | 6,150 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Porsche911 Speedster3.6 | Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.4 s | 6.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.7 s | 6.3 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 19.0 s | 23.0 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 260 km/h162 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.1 s | 6.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.1 s | 9.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.6 s | 12.1 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.7 s | 14.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 172 km/h 107 mph | 163 km/h 102 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Speedster3.6 | 250 hp 186 kW |
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 217 hp 162 kW |
Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6 has 33 hp more than Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT.
The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT and Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6: 33 hp (25 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Speedster3.6 | 310 Nm 229 lb-ft |
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 265 Nm 195 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Speedster3.6 | 1,350 kg 2,976 lb |
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 1,210 kg 2,668 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Speedster3.6 | Unrestricted 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 260 km/h162 mph |
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Speedster3.6 | 5.7 s |
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 6.3 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6 and Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT: 0.6 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Speedster3.6 | 185 hp/t 138 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp |
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 179 hp/t 134 kW/t 5.6 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 Speedster3.6 | 250 hp 186 kW | 5.7 s | Unrestricted 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 260 km/h162 mph |
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 217 hp 162 kW | 6.3 s | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 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 Speedster3.6 | Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 250 hp 186 kW | 217 hp 162 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 310 Nm 229 lb-ft | 265 Nm 195 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.7 s | 6.3 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 260 km/h162 mph | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,350 kg 2,976 lb | 1,210 kg 2,668 lb | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power-to-weight score | 185 hp/t 138 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp | 179 hp/t 134 kW/t 5.6 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
Porsche 911 Speedster 3.6
- Has 33 hp more
- Has 45 Nm more
- Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
- Has 6 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 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT
- Is 140 kg lighter
Pros
- Lightest
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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