Porsche 911 GT3 (2006 – 2009) vs Audi R8 (2007 – 2012): specs compared
The Audi R8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 420 hp against 415 hp. The Porsche 911 GT3 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.3 s against 4.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 311 km/h against 301 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 12.8 L/100 km against 13.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,395 kg against 1,560 kg.
| Specification |
Porsche
911 GT3
2006 – 2009
|
Audi
R8
2007 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2009 | 2007 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 415 hp | 420 hp |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 430 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.3 s | 4.6 s |
| Top speed | 311 km/h | 301 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.8 L/100 km | 13.6 – 14.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,427 mm | 4,430 mm |
| Width | 1,808 mm | 1,905 mm |
| Height | 1,280 mm | 1,250 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,355 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,395 kg | 1,560 – 1,610 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.