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2005 Porsche Turbo 2 911 GT2

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems โ€” with the pros and cons against similar 2005 models.

Class
Two Seaters
Engines
3.6L 6-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
16 combined ยท 14 city / 22 hwy
Length
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Curb weight
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NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 16 MPG combined, 13% below the 2005 two seaters average of 18.3 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 10 similar 2005 models โ€” not a review. How we calculate this โ†’

Overview

The 2005 Porsche Turbo 2 911 GT2 is a two seaters offered with a 3.6L 6-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 16 MPG combined (14 city / 22 highway), 13% worse than the 2005 two seaters average of 18.3 MPG, for an estimated $5,150 a year in fuel.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCOโ‚‚ g/mi
Turbo 2 911 GT23.6L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive14 / 22 / 16-13%$5,150555
Spend $13,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
18.3 MPG2005 Two Seaters average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2005 EPA class average. How we calculate this โ†’

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2005 Porsche Turbo 2 911 GT2 under the current (2011+) test program.

Similar 2005 two seaterss

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2005 Porsche Turbo 2 911 GT2 (this car)16 MPGNot rated0
2005 BMW 3 Series22 MPGNot rated0
2005 Acura NSX18 MPGNot rated0
2005 Porsche Boxster21 MPGNot rated0
2005 BMW Z421 MPGNot rated0
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class19 MPGNot rated0
2005 Cadillac XLR18 MPGNot rated0

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Porsche Turbo 2 911 GT2.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA โ†—

Not every 2005 Porsche Turbo 2 911 GT2 is affected โ€” only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2005 Porsche Turbo 2 911 GT2 in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2005 Porsche Turbo 2 911 GT2 buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2005 Porsche Turbo 2 911 GT2. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Porsche. How we calculate this โ†’