Porsche 996 GT2

The first thing you notice on the interior are the 996’s famed bucket seats – wrapped in black leather, these do a wonderful job of keeping you in place during aggressive driving, and look absolutely fantastic as well. A rear seat delete form the factory reduces weight and provides either extra storage, or a perfect place to install a half cage if you plan to take this car to the track. The 3-spoke sport steering wheel has been rewrapped on the rim utilizing Alcantara and now features red stitching as a nice accent. Extended leather was fitted which wraps on to the dashboard and door cards, and the center stack features the GT3-style deletion of the lower console section.

Sitting in the back of the GT2 is a twin-turbocharged 3.6 liter Mezger flat-6 that is rated at 456 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque. This engine sends power through a 6-speed manual gearbox to the rear wheels which makes for a truly exhilarating experience when both turbos are spooled up. With a top speed of nearly 200 mph, the 996 GT2 is capable of running 0-100 kph in just 3.6 seconds and will complete the quarter mile in a mere 12.1. When new, magazines discussed the GT2’s unruly nature and how it would accentuate any of the driver’s bad habits behind the wheel, making it a real challenge to reign in. But those who have returned to the 996 GT2 with hindsight have found that although the GT2 is still exceptionally fast and exciting, in an era of 1,000 horsepower hypercars and modern performance tires, it is totally manageable- just so long as you treat it with the respect it deserves.

The 996 GT2 is one of the rarest 996s and certainly the fastest 911 of that generation. This example presents extremely well and is the perfect car for the enthusiast who wants to really drive and enjoy all of the excitement two turbochargers and rear wheel drive have to offer.