Since the 993 generation, the Neunelfer leveled up to GT2 specification. Essentially a GT3 RS mixed with the Turbo S, this variation has always been regarded as a driver’s car even though it’s very hard to control on the edge.
Take this 997 as a case in point. From 3.6 liters of displacement and six cylinders, Porsche extracted 523 horsepower (530 PS) and 502 pound-feet (680 Nm) of torque. Without the all-wheel-drive system of the Turbo S, it’s very easy to understand how the rear end can pose a problem in the twisties.
Thankfully, though, very few examples of the 997 in GT2 specification were made and many of them are garage queens like this particular car. Offered at auction on Bring a Trailer with a current bid of $105,000 compared to the original retail price of $212,865, this fellow also happens to be a low-mileage car.
Just under 1,100 miles, to be more precise, which is ridiculous but easy to understand at the same time. Fitted with a 225-mph speedometer and a tachometer that redlines at 6,800 revolutions per minute, the GT2 isn’t completely stock once you notice the aftermarket exhaust system from GMG Racing.
The last time this 997 was serviced was in June 2019 at Porsche of Salt Lake City. A year earlier, the same dealership replaced the engine oil, filters, and the spark plugs even though the latter operation doesn’t seem necessary given the mileage of the car. Still, the tip-top condition should translate to a prized collectible as the years pass and internal combustion becomes a distant memory.
Specified with yellow stitching, carbon-fiber seats, and the Sport Chrono Package, this GT2 further sweetens the deal with a GMG Racing bolt-in roll bar, an integrated radar detector, satellite navigation, and Bose surround sound.
As a brief refresher, the 997 GT2 numbers 1,242 examples of the breed manufactured from 2007 to 2009. The RS versions – which is 70 kilograms lighter as well – is even rarer at 500 units for the entire world.
After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well. Full profile
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