Performance Review: Porsche 911 GT2 993 - [1995]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Porsche 911 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Porsche 911 GT2 993 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1995. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1996 Ferrari F50 GT1 4.7l V12 and the 1995 McLaren F1 LM 6.1 V12.This particular Porsche 911 has a 3600cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a F formation.

Alternative Petrol F6's includes the 2017 Porsche 911 GT2 RS

The 911 shares its Petrol F6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2017 Porsche 911 GT2 RS and the 2016 Porsche 911 Turbo S 991 II. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 911's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1215 kgs (2678 lbs) this makes the Porsche 911 GT2 993 in the same weight category as the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line or the give or take 50kg.

The Porsche 911 shares the same bhp with the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 Steptronic (454 bhp)

In terms of power the 3600cc 12V F6 engine produces 430 bhp (320 kW) @ 5750 rpm similar to the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 Steptronic (454 bhp) or the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (454 bhp).

The Twin Turbo F6 throws out 398 lb-ft (539.6 Nm) @ 4500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (406 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Porsche 911 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2012 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (378.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Porsche 911.

The Porsche 911 has a Power to weight ratio of 353.9 bhp per ton and 327.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1995 911 competing with the 2012 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (378.9 bhp per ton) or the 2006 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 6.5 V12 (378.9 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Porsche 911 generating around 327.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2013 Lamborghini Veneno 6.5 V12 (351.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2006 Mercedes SLR Class McLaren 722 Edition (350.9 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.7 secs, this made the Porsche 911 GT2 993 as fast as the 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 (3.60 secs) the 2020 Audi TT RS 2.0 Turbo (3.60 secs) the 2020 Iso Rivolta GTZ 6.2 V8 Supercharged (3.60 secs) the or the 2019 BMW X6 M Competition 4.4 V8 Turbo F85 (3.60 secs). This Porsche 911 GT2 993 is also faster than the 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (3.70 secs) the 2022 BMW 8 Series M850i xDrive 4.4 V8 Turbo G15 (3.70 secs) the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 992 (3.70 secs) the and the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Supercharged Convertible (3.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 911 and the 2008 Lexus IS F 5.0 V8

When talking about the performance of the Porsche 911 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.59 secs @ 118.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2008 Lexus IS F 5.0 V8 (11.54 secs), the 2017 Maserati GranTurismo MC 4.7 V8 (11.54 secs), and the 1959 Aston-Martin DB4 GT (11.55 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1995 version of the Porsche 911 GT2 993 has a maximum speed of 183mph.

Top Speed of the 1995 911 equals the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2 V8 C8 (194 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1995 Porsche 911 GT2 993 then how about the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2 V8 C8 (194 mph), the 2020 Mercedes GT AMG 4.0 V8 Bi Turbo (194 mph), or the 2016 NIO EP9 1MW (194 mph).

Related Links:

1995 911 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Porsche

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