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Zanzibar Red Porsche 911 GT2 RS Shines Brighter Than the Sun

We recently showed you a set of spyshots portraying the first 992 GT car, namely the 911 GT3, with its massive rear wing. However, we also enjoy keeping GT machines belong to the outgoing 991.2 generation on our radar, such as the 911 GT2 RS.
Zanzibar Red Porsche 911 GT2 RS 1 photo
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For instance, the Rennsport Neunelfer we've brought along for today comes dressed in Zanzibar Red, a hue that allows the thing to stand out from a distance.

The said hue came to the spotlights as the debut color of the 996-generation 911 GT3. Subsequently, the color expanded to the full 996 lineup, while also showing up on other sportscars, such as the 981 Boxster Spyder.

Note that the social media-based Porsche registry that brought this toy to our attention also delivered an impression on its shade.

"With its German name translated literally as “Orange Red Pearl Color”, Zanzibar Red does appear closer to red under most lighting conditions, save for very bright environments as evidenced by the photo of the 996 GT3," we are being told.

This 700 horsepower Porscha comes with the weight-saving Weissach Package, while also packing the uber-light magnesium wheels, which feature a Satin White Gold Metallic finish. So yes, the thing packs the maximum attack Nurburgring configuration.

The cabin of the this rear-engined toy is packed with $22,000 worth of CXX options, such as the full bucket seats finished in Cognac leather, with black piping. The said finish is also used for other bits and pieces of the interior, delivering a plush impression.

Make sure to use the swipe feature of the Instagram post below to check out the full visual might of this 2RS (cabin and all), as well as other Porschas sporting the said hue, namely a 996 GT3, a 997.2 GT3 RS (the 3.8 model), a 981 Boxster Spyder, as well as a 991.2 GT3.

 

Presenting the first and only known PTS Zanzibar Red (orangerotperlcolor; 1A8) 991 GT2 RS, delivered to the Truban Motor Company in Winchester, Virginia via Porsche Tysons Corner. This example sports the Weissach Package, magnesium wheels in satin White Gold Metallic, LED headlights, and full bucket seats. Besides the very unique exterior color, the car is also equipped with over $22k in Porsche Exclusive CXX options inside. Highlights are the Cognac leather upholstery on the full bucket seats (with piping in black), storage bin lid, air vent slats, door armrests, and edging of the floor mats. Zanzibar Red is a historic Porsche color, having been introduced for the 996 generation as the communication color for the 996 GT3. It was available as a Special Color (sonderfarbe) for the GT3 and Turbo range initially, before expanding to the entire 996 range as well as the 986 Boxster. It has since, if rarely, emerged on later applications through PTS on cars such as the 997.2 GT3 RS 3.8, 981 Boxster Spyder, and most recently a 991.2 GT3 in Western Canada. With its German name translated literally as “Orange Red Pearlcolor”, Zanzibar Red does appear closer to red under most lighting conditions, save for very bright environments as evidenced by the photo of the 996 GT3. Very eager to see this color in person one day, perhaps at a #RareShades in the near future. Many thanks to Carl @cobrario_rs7 (1-6) and the Truban Motor Company (7-9) for the photos of this very special car. What are your thoughts on this example? #PTSRS

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