Porsche 911 (997.2) GT3 Clubsport (2011)

After the extended run of air cooled 911s, Porsche introduced the first completely new 911 since the model's inception, the radically restyled and water-cooled 996, in what was by then already a 35-year-old career. One year later, Porsche produced a pure sports version to enable it to homologate its racing cars, and all were surprised to find it was not to be graced with the 'RS' moniker, like its air-cooled predecessors that began with the 1973 2.7 RS. Instead, Porsche appended a new name to it, the 'GT3' badge relating to its intended category of racing. With the GT3 line, Porsche had bred what is now widely regarded as the most focussed breed of road cars, equally suited to use on track.

From this point until its demise in 2012, the Hans Metzger-designed, race proven, flat-six motor was only used in Porsche's GT3 and GT2 cars, all other 911s, Boxsters and Caymans using an unrelated, cheaper to manufacture, direct-injection flat-six. Routine tests which this engine was subjected to, during development for use in this ultimate GT3, included running at full load continuously for 3000 km.

The first generation 997 3.6 litre GT3 proved a massive improvement over the 996 and the Second generation 997 GT3 with its enlarged 3.8 Litre engine was better still, these later cars, of which just 2,200 examples were produced worldwide, and only around 5% were right hand drive. These would prove to be the last iteration of the Metzger powered manual Porsche GT3 and since their delivery, these cars have been incredibly sought after with values appreciating and reviews glowing with many agreeing that the 997 GT3 and GT3 RS are the crowning model in the 911 GT lineage.

Please note, this vehicle is no longer for sale.

This 911 GT3 RS 3.8 (997.2 generation) is a UK supplied "C16" example which first arrived at Porsche Reading in March of 2011. The car presented with an extensive, over £20,000, options list, including Porsche Paint to Sample Riviera Blue, over a Black leather Club sports package interior. The car was also optioned with:

- Silver wheels
- Sound Package Plus
- Chrono Package Plus
- Lightweight bucket seats
- Extended Carbon package
- Carbon outer door-sill guards
- Automatically dimming mirrors
- Deviated stitching in riviera blue
- Telephone module
- Universal audio interface,
- Porsche Vehicle Tracking System
- Windscreen with grey top tint
- Alcantara Three-spoke sports steering wheel
- Lid of storage bin in Alcantara
- Decorative trim on gear lever

Many will be pleased to note that this car features the focussed and desirable Club Sport interior with the Lightweight Carbon Fibre Bucket Seats, as opposed to the comfort interior which did not vary a great deal from a standard 997.

This example presents in exceptional condition and has a comprehensive service history, including regular interval maintenance and its biennial Long-Life Guarantee Condition Reports performed at Porsche Swindon, Nottingham, and Wolverhampton. It has had its most recent service in October of 2022 at Porsche Reading. The car has also had its roll cage painted in matching Riviera Blue, and front-end PPF applied to by Auto Audio in 2019 by a previous owner. This extremely well-preserved car has covered only 14,200 miles from new by its 8 owners. The most recent owner received the car in March of 2021 and has covered less than 1000 miles over the duration of his ownership.

This specific example of the pinnacle of driver-oriented sports cars, the 997.2 GT3 3.8, offers the exceedingly rare opportunity to own one of the all-time greatest enthusiast driving experiences in the combination of Right Hand Drive, Club Sport package, in a Paint to Sample hue.

Tyres

Front Right - Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 - 235/35 R19 - 07/22 - 7.5mm

Front Left - Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 - 235/35 R19 - 07/22 - 7.5mm

Rear Right - Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 - 305/30 R19 - 23/22 - 7.5mm

Rear Left - Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 - 305/30 R19 - 30/22 - 7.5mm