Porsche 997.2 GT3 RS 4.0L
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Porche 997.2 GT3 RS 4.0L
Porsche 997.2 GT3 RS 4.0L
About the Car
Six seconds, a brief moment in many instances, except when it comes to a Nurburgring lap time. Here that time doesn’t just win a race, it enables a crushing victory – enter the 997 GT3 RS 4.0-litre. It eclipsed not only its contemporary 3.8-litre stablemate by six seconds, but even the legendary Carrera GT, setting a time of 7m 27s. Porsche announced a global production run of just 600 examples in April 2011 and the model was reportedly sold out in only 14 days. It was a car to be revered from inception.
The GT Department set about this last hurrah for their legendary Mezger powerplant with real purpose. Shorter, strengthened titanium conrods, mated to the crankshaft from the GT3 RSR race car, allowed internal components to move quicker and gave a capacity increase to the magical 4.0-litre mark. A larger carbon airbox, high-flow air filters, a reprofiled intake plenum and freer-flowing 300-cell cats resulted in a full 500 PS at a spine-tingling 8250 rpm.
Revisions to the suspension incorporated lessons learned from the GT2 RS and updates to the aero package increased stability during high speed cornering. Lighter springs, plexiglass rear side windows, a carbon-fibre bonnet and even lightweight carpeting completed the picture – this was a special 911 the likes of which we hadn’t seen before.
Porsche 997.2 GT3 RS 4.0L
Specification
This example is finished in Carrara White, with white wheels and contrasting black alcantara/red interior. Configured with the highly desirable PCCBs, lightweight bucket seats and an AC delete, this 4.0-litre is just about as focussed as they come. It also features PCM incl Navigation, the Telephone module, a 90-litre extended fuel tank and Porsche’s Sound Package Plus for added usability.
Porsche 997.2 GT3 RS 4.0L
History
Chassis 785217 was delivered to its first owner on 15th September 2011 via Garage André Losch, Luxembourg’s official Porsche Centre. This LHD example is number 211/600 and has only 13,123 miles with 2 previous owners from new. The first enjoyed it for many years between his homes in Luxembourg and San Remo before it was imported to the UK by the proprietor of well-known car specialist Hendon Way Motors in 2017. It has been maintained to manufacturer specifications throughout its life and the original service book shows 11 services – it is a spectacular example
With 13,100 miles from new, this impeccable 4.0-litre RS is complete with both keys, its book pack and tools. It is located in Epsom, Surrey and viewing is welcomed, by appointment only, please.