Comparison Porsche 911 Cabriolet (996, facelift 2001) Turbo 3.6 (420 Hp) & BMW 8 Series (E31) 830i 3.0 (218 Hp)
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| Brand: | Porsche | BMW |
| Model: | 911 | 8 Series |
| Generation: | 911 Cabriolet (996, facelift 2001) | 8 Series (E31) |
| Engine / modification: | Turbo 3.6 (420 Hp) | 830i 3.0 (218 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 1992 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 1992 year |
| Coupe type: | Cabriolet | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 2+2 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 18.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 12.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 90 l |
| Power: | 420 hp | 218 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 305 km/h | 241 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 4.3 sec | 7.8 sec |
| Torque: | 560 Nm @ 2700-4600 rpm. | 500 Nm @ 2750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M60B30 | |
| Engine position: | Rear, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3600 cm3 | 2993 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | |
| Coolant: | 28.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | Turbocharger |
| Position of cylinders: | Boxer | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.4 | 18 |
| Piston Stroke: | 76.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 |
| Length: | 4465 mm | 4780 mm |
| Width: | 1830 mm | 1855 mm |
| Height: | 1295 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2350 mm | 2685 mm |
| Front track: | 1485 mm | 1555 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1520 mm | 1560 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 110 l | 320 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 110 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent type McPherson | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1720 kg | 2210 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1440 kg | 1790 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 225/40 R18; 295/30 R18 | 235/50 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 18; 11J x 18 | R16 |