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2016 Porsche 911

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 911.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AM-S7)

The 2016 Porsche 911 arrives as a passenger car equipped with a seven-speed automated manual transmission (AM-S7) and returns EPA-rated fuel economy of 20/28/23 mpg. Early owner data shows just two total complaints, both centered on visibility and wiper function, alongside two recalls issued for the model year. That complaint count places the 2016 well below the historical peak of 50 complaints recorded for the 2007 model year across the 1990–2014 span, and only slightly above the series low of one complaint in 1991, suggesting a comparatively clean reliability footprint for this generation.

Model year2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2016

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy20/28/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · NS CCA battery, OE oil filter 0PB115351. 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.

Battery groupBCI NS · NS CCAOEM · verified

Tire size245/35ZR20, 305/30ZR20OEM · verified

Wheel / rim9, 12 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	0PB115351 alt 9A711549900
Engine air filter	99111013000 alt 99111013070
Fuel filter	99162016000
Spark plug	99917015190 alt 99917023690
Battery	992915105B alt 992915105A
Front wiper blades	99162890101
Serpentine belt	0PB903137A alt 0PB903137D
Thermostat	0PB121110A alt 9A110622503
Cabin air filter	9P1819631 alt 99157237100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (AM-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	176.8 in
Overall width	72.8 in
Overall height	51.2 in
Wheelbase	96.5 in
Curb weight	3197 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.2 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	38/62

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	20 / 28 / 23 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.

2.9–3.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 2.90 sec — 2016 GT3 RS Coupe

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2016	GT3 RS Coupe 4.0L F-6	2.90 sec	11.00 sec	500 hp	RWD
2016	GT3 RS Coupe 4.0L F-6	3.00 sec	11.10 sec	500 hp	RWD
2016	GT3 RS Coupe 4.0L F-6	3.00 sec	11.10 sec	500 hp	RWD
2016	GT3 RS Coupe 4.0L F-6	3.30 sec	11.50 sec	500 hp	RWD
2016	R Coupe 4.0L F-6	3.40 sec	11.50 sec	500 hp	RWD
2015	Turbo S Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo F-6	2.70 sec	11.00 sec	560 hp	AWD
2015	GT3 Coupe 3.8L F-6	3.10 sec	11.30 sec	475 hp	RWD
2015	Carrera GTS Coupe 3.8L F-6	3.60 sec	11.90 sec	430 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine SAE 75W in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 37.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-6-2-4-3-5.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Clutch and Hydraulics: Pentosin FFL-3
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Clutch Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	SAE 75W
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) Clutch/Hydraulic fluid 5.49 quarts, Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) Wheel set 3.11 quarts
Engine Coolant	Filled with Porsche lifetime coolant.
Engine Coolant Capacity	Capacity ranges from 27.8 to 29.1 qts.
Manual Transmission Fluid	Porsche part number 00004320419

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	90-96 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	9.5
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	22
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	9.5
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	37.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	M6: 114.0 inch lbs., M32: 30.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts	63.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	21.0-22.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	21.0-22.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	Install a new nut and torque to 340.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	Install a new nut and torque to 340.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-6-2-4-3-5
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Porsche
Spark Plug Gap	.032 in
Spark Plug Torque	19(1) - 22(2) ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.50-2.00 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	4.60-5.60 oz

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	68-71 ( low pressure side)
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	68-77 ( low pressure side)

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 1.260; Rear: 1.102
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Front: 1.283; Rear: 1.126
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	.0007
Maximum Rotor Runout	.001
Maximum Drum Diameter	Parking Brake: 7.126

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

42.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 15.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 80 degrees, Step 4: Loosen all bolts completely, Step 5: 42.0 inch lbs., Step 6: 15.0 ft. lbs., Step 7: 80

42 in

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

42.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 15.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 80 degrees, Step 4: Loosen all bolts completely, Step 5: 42.0 inch lbs., Step 6: 15.0 ft. lbs. Step 7: 80

42 in

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

19.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120

19 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

19.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120

19 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi.

Every 10,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 mi	Active Suspension System (inspect fluid level) · Air Intake Duct (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Body Water Drains (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
At 40,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Seat Belt System (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 80,000 mi	Engine Mount (inspect)
At 120,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)

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 2016 Porsche 911 exhibits a very low volume of federal reports, with only two recorded complaints regarding exterior lighting and visibility/wipers. This performance mirrors the 2014 model year, which also saw two complaints, marking a sharp decline from the 50 complaints reported for the 2007 model. Across the broader record, the vehicle's trend shows relative stability punctuated by a significant spike in complaints and TSBs in 2007. The 2016 model sits at the low end of this arc, reporting zero crash or fire complaints. The data does not specify the root cause for the reported lighting and wiper issues. Given this minimal complaint history, this is a good year to buy.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

492

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Visibility/Wiper1

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 492 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
40/26 4407	2026-06-30	Wheels	Wheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to…
09/26 3730	2026-06-30	Power Train	Permanent Fault Memory Entries “P1775”/“P071400”/“P184900” in Transmission Electronics…
TSTR2636	2026-06-29	Unknown Or Other	Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.031
TSTR2635	2026-06-29	Unknown Or Other	Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.030
20/26	2026-06-25	Engine	Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (20/26)

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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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group NS battery Engine oil filter 0PB115351 Engine air filter 99111013000 Fuel filter 99162016000 Spark plug 99917015190

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2016 911 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 911 get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 28 highway / 23 combined mpg.