2016 Porsche 911
US · Two Seaters
The 2016 Porsche 911 is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- Varies by configuration: 3.4L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 3.8L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 4.0L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 3.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)
- Power
- Not available
- Torque
- Not available
- Transmission
- Varies by configuration: Dual-clutch, Manual
- Drivetrain
- Varies by configuration: RWD, 4WD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Seating
- Not available
Key Performance & Dimensions
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 3.4L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 3.8L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 4.0L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 3.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) | |
| Displacement | 3.4 L to 4.0 L | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Not available from our sources: Power, Torque.
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Dual-clutch, Manual | |
| Gears | 6 to 7 | |
| Drivetrain | Varies by configuration: RWD, 4WD |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) |
Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.
Trims and configurations
37 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
- 911 Carrera · 3.4L · RWD · 7-speed dct
- 911 Carrera · 3.4L · RWD · 7-speed manual
- 911 Carrera 4 · 3.4L · 4WD · 7-speed dct
- 911 Carrera 4 · 3.4L · 4WD · 7-speed manual
- 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet · 3.4L · 4WD · 7-speed dct
- 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet · 3.4L · 4WD · 7-speed manual
- 911 Carrera 4 GTS · 3.8L · 4WD · 7-speed dct
- 911 Carrera 4 GTS · 3.8L · 4WD · 7-speed manual
- 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet · 3.8L · 4WD · 7-speed dct
- 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet · 3.8L · 4WD · 7-speed manual
- 911 Carrera 4S · 3.8L · 4WD · 7-speed dct
- 911 Carrera 4S · 3.8L · 4WD · 7-speed manual
- 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet · 3.8L · 4WD · 7-speed dct
- 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet · 3.8L · 4WD · 7-speed manual
- 911 Carrera Cabriolet · 3.4L · RWD · 7-speed dct
- 911 Carrera Cabriolet · 3.4L · RWD · 7-speed manual
- 911 Carrera GTS · 3.8L · RWD · 7-speed dct
- 911 Carrera GTS · 3.8L · RWD · 7-speed manual
- 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet · 3.8L · RWD · 7-speed dct
- 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet · 3.8L · RWD · 7-speed manual
- 911 Carrera S · 3.8L · RWD · 7-speed dct
- 911 Carrera S · 3.8L · RWD · 7-speed manual
- 911 Carrera S Cabriolet · 3.8L · RWD · 7-speed dct
- 911 Carrera S Cabriolet · 3.8L · RWD · 7-speed manual
- 911 GT3 · 3.8L · RWD · 7-speed dct
- 911 GT3 RS · 4.0L · RWD · 7-speed dct
- 911 R · 4.0L · RWD · 6-speed manual
- 911 Targa 4 · 3.4L · 4WD · 7-speed dct
- 911 Targa 4 · 3.4L · 4WD · 7-speed manual
- 911 Targa 4 GTS · 3.8L · 4WD · 7-speed dct
- 911 Targa 4 GTS · 3.8L · 4WD · 7-speed manual
- 911 Targa 4S · 3.8L · 4WD · 7-speed dct
- 911 Targa 4S · 3.8L · 4WD · 7-speed manual
- 911 Turbo · 3.8L · 4WD · 7-speed dct
- 911 Turbo Cabriolet · 3.8L · 4WD · 7-speed dct
- 911 Turbo S · 3.8L · 4WD · 7-speed dct
- 911 Turbo S Cabriolet · 3.8L · 4WD · 7-speed dct
Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 13, 2026.
19V533000: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2017 911 and Boxster, 2016 Cayman and Panamera vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 13, 2019. Owners received a second…
Reported July 17, 2019. View on NHTSA
17V134000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R vehicles and 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The passenger frontal air…
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH03.
Reported March 2, 2017. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: October 13, 2026
Data verified: October 13, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Related vehicles
- 2017 Porsche 911
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 3.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) · Varies by configuration: AWD, RWD, 4WD
25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) - 2015 Porsche 911
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 3.8L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 3.4L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 3.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) · Varies by configuration: RWD, 4WD
23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 2016 Porsche 911 have?
Varies by configuration: 3.4L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 3.8L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 4.0L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 3.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Porsche 911?
Combined fuel economy is 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 2016 Porsche 911 front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, 4WD.
Are there recalls for the 2016 Porsche 911?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked October 13, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.