Oil and filter change
About 20,000 km or 2 years
20 000 km
24 months
Porsche A40 approved oil (C30 depending on engine). Shorter intervals for track use.
Source [1]996 · 2004–2005
Porsche 911 GT2 996 · 483 hp (2004 to 2005)
The Porsche 911 GT2 of the 996 generation uses the Mezger 3.6 biturbo petrol engine with 483 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 483 PS / 355 kW
- Displacement
- 3 600 cm³
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine code
- Mezger 3.6 biturbo
- Period covered
- 2004–2005
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 6 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
483 hp (355 kW), rear-wheel drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 2004 to 2005.
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In the range
It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation. The Mezger 3.6 biturbo engine is also fitted to: Porsche 911 (997).
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Maintenance and records
Brake fluid
Every 24 months
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the Porsche 911 GT2 996?
The Mezger 3.6 biturbo petrol engine (3 600 cc), 483 hp (355 kW).
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Which oil for the Porsche 911 GT2?
A Porsche A40 / C30-approved oil suited to the Mezger 3.6 biturbo engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026