Porsche 911 GT3 RS MPG by year — every rating on record
The Porsche 911 GT3 RS has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 2007 to 2024. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (2007) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (2011). The EPA record holds 9 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #22 of 27 (19th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2008 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #27 of 46 (42th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2010 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #28 of 35 (21th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2011 | 2 | 16 mpg | 15 mpg | #34 of 42 (20th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2016 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #43 of 54 (21th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2019 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #52 of 62 (16th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2023 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #35 of 51 (32th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2024 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #27 of 40 (33th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Porsche 911 GT3 RS placed highest in 2007 at #22 of 27, and lowest in 2019 at #52 of 62. It spent 0 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 9 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 14 | 18 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 570 | 3/10 |
| 2023 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 14 | 18 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 570 | 3/10 |
| 2019 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 15 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 539 | 2/10 |
| 2016 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 535 | 3/10 |
| 2011 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 4.0L 6-cyl | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.8L 6-cyl | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.8L 6-cyl | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.6L 6-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2007 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.6L 6-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 → 2010 | 18 → 16 mpg | -2 mpg | 719 gal |
| 2011 → 2016 | 16 → 17 mpg | +1 mpg | 676 gal |
| 2016 → 2019 | 17 → 16 mpg | -1 mpg | 719 gal |
What 911 GT3 RS fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 RS burns 719 to 719 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,156 | $2,156 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,516 | $2,516 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2024 model year is $4,850 to $4,850 a year in fuel, or $13,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Two Seaters
Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 16 mpg the Porsche 911 GT3 RS is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $280 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Two Seaters rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Porsche nameplates
Every Porsche model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.