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 · 2003–2005
Porsche 911 GT3 996 · 381 hp (2003 to 2005)
The Porsche 911 GT3 of the 996 generation uses the Mezger 3.6 petrol engine with 381 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 381 PS / 280 kW
- Displacement
- 3 600 cm³
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine code
- Mezger 3.6
- Period covered
- 2003–2005
- 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
381 hp (280 kW), rear-wheel drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 2003 to 2005.
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In the range
It sits between the Carrera 3.6 (320 hp) and the Turbo (420 hp).
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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 GT3 996?
The Mezger 3.6 petrol engine (3 600 cc), 381 hp (280 kW).
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Which oil for the Porsche 911 GT3?
A Porsche A40 / C30-approved oil suited to the Mezger 3.6 engine.
AutoKarnet advice
Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026