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2001 Porsche 911

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2001 911.

Transmission Automatic (S5)

The 2001 Porsche 911 paired its Automatic (S5) transmission with EPA ratings of 15 mpg city and 23 mpg highway, occupying a specific position within the model’s extended production arc. Reliability records for this year remain notably light, with only eight total owner complaints—concentrated in the engine area—and zero recalls on file. Within the broader 1990–2014 complaint spectrum, where volumes swing from a single report in 1991 to a high of fifty in 2007, this places the 2001 variant near the lower end of the trouble scale, indicating a relatively quiet mechanical profile for researchers tracking long-term durability trends.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque96 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy15/23/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 0PB115499A. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	0PB115499A alt 99610722553
Engine air filter	99611013152 alt 99611013171
Fuel filter	99611025352 alt 99611025301
Spark plug	99917020791 alt 99917019590
Battery	9A7915089G alt 9A7915105
Front wiper blades	99662890111
Serpentine belt	99919237951
Thermostat	99610612573 alt 99610632671
Cabin air filter	99757121902

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S5)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	174.4 in
Overall width	69.7 in
Overall height	51.6 in
Wheelbase	92.5 in
Curb weight	3197 lb
Track (front / rear)	57.5 / 59.1 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	15 / 23 / 18 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 911 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.9–5.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.90 sec — 2001 Turbo Coupe

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2001	Turbo Coupe 3.6L Twin-Turbo F-6	3.90 sec	12.30 sec	415 hp	AWD
2001	Turbo Coupe 3.6L Twin-Turbo F-6	4.10 sec	12.60 sec	415 hp	AWD
2001	Turbo S Coupe 3.6L Twin-Turbo F-6	4.20 sec	12.60 sec	450 hp	AWD
2001	Carrera Cabriolet 3.4L F-6	5.50 sec	14.00 sec	300 hp	RWD
2002	GT2 Coupe 3.6L Twin-Turbo F-6	3.60 sec	11.90 sec	456 hp	RWD
2002	GT2 Coupe 3.6L Twin-Turbo F-6	3.80 sec	12.00 sec	456 hp	RWD
2002	GT2 Coupe 3.6L Twin-Turbo F-6	3.90 sec	12.10 sec	456 hp	RWD
2002	GT2 Coupe 3.6L Twin-Turbo F-6	3.90 sec	12.40 sec	456 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 37.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug

37.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	96 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	21.0-22.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	21.0-22.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-6-2-4-3-5
Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Spark Plug Gap	0.028-0.032 in
Spark Plug Gap	0.028 in
Spark Plug Torque	16.0-22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.93-2.00 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	ND 8 oil
Oil Capacity	6.58 oz
Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	2.00 lbs
Oil Group	PAG

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.079 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 15,000 mi; coolant every 15,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 15,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 15,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Headlamp (inspect alignment) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level) · Power Steering System (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Underbody (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Body Lock Cylinders (lubricate) · Cruise Control System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Headlamp (inspect alignment) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 90,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Final Drive (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2001 Porsche 911 sits at an inflection point in this generation's federal record, with complaint counts rising from 5 in 2000 to 8 in 2001 — matching the 1999 level — while recalls dropped to zero from one in each of the two preceding years. TSBs climbed sharply from 207 in 2000 to 259 in 2001, the highest in the dataset up to that point, suggesting Porsche was addressing emerging issues through service channels rather than formal recalls. The top complaint areas for 2001 are engine-related problems (5 of 8 complaints), followed by air bags (2) and exterior lighting (1), with 2 crash-associated complaints and no fire complaints reported. The broader generational arc shows complaint volume peaking early (12 in 1995), settling in 1997–1998, then climbing again through 1999–2001 before a dramatic spike to 50 complaints by 2007 — likely reflecting age-related failures surfacing years later. The 2001 model year's zero recalls and zero investigations are reassuring on paper, but the elevated TSB count and engine-focused complaints, combined with the later 2007 surge, suggest that engine durability may become a concern as mileage accumulates. The data does not specify root causes for the engine complaints, so buyers should verify whether TSB-addressed items were completed by prior owners. **Bottom line: 2001 is a reasonable but not standout year to buy — the absence of recalls is a positive, but the rising complaint trajectory and heavy TSB activity signal that a thorough pre-purchase inspection focused on engine and airbag systems is essential.**

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

259

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

2 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 8 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Engine5

Air Bags2

Exterior Lighting1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 259 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
No. D729	2025-07-30	Electrical System	Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the display and controls. The list of…
No. D728	2025-07-22	Electrical System	Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the high-voltage connector (PAC915161)…
No. D727	2025-07-18	Engine	Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the part numbers below. The vehicles…
No. D726	2025-07-15	Unknown Or Other	Parts information for parts withdrawal involving part number 9A7317801D. The vehicles…
No. D725	2025-07-10	Engine	Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the high pressure injector (0PB128615C)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2001 911 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 911 get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 23 highway / 18 combined mpg.