BMW Z8 (2000 – 2003) vs Porsche 911 GT3 (1999 – 2001): specs compared
The BMW Z8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 400 hp against 360 hp. The Porsche 911 GT3 has the higher top speed: 303 km/h against 250 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 12.9 L/100 km against 14.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,350 kg against 1,590 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
Z8
2000 – 2003
|
Porsche
911 GT3
1999 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2003 | 1999 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 400 hp | 360 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 370 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.7 s | 4.8 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 303 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.5 L/100 km | 12.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,399 mm | 4,430 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,318 mm | 1,270 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,504 mm | 2,350 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,590 kg | 1,350 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.