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Porsche 911 GT3 996 GT3

Headline trim: 996.2 GT3 3.6 — 381 bhp, 0-62 in 4.5s.

Porsche 911 GT3 996 GT3 press photo
Verdict
A
BHP
381 bhp
0–60
4.5 s
Top speed
190 mph
MPG
21.0 mpg
Used
£42,000-£90,000

Strengths

  • First GT3
  • Mezger flat-six (Cup-derived)
  • 6-speed manual only

Weaknesses

  • Track-spec service
  • Specialist parts
  • Collectability

Notable tech

  • 996 platform
  • Mezger M96/76 NA flat-six
  • 6MT only
  • RWD
  • Hard suspension
  • Track-derived

Common issues

  • Mezger sealing
  • Track-spec service
  • Collectability
  • RMS (rare)

Engine derivatives

UK trims and engines offered across 996 GT3's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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996.1 GT3 3.6
BHP360
Torque370 Nm
0–604.7 s
Top188 mph
MPG21 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT
996.2 GT3 3.6
BHP381
Torque385 Nm
0–604.5 s
Top190 mph
MPG21 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT
996.2 GT3 RS 3.6
BHP381
Torque385 Nm
0–604.4 s
Top190 mph
MPG21 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT