Porsche 996 GT3

The vehicle in detail

• 88.200km
• Delivered new in Germany
• Full maintenance history
• First paint
• No accident history
• First GT3 model from Porsche with 1868 produced worldwide – not available in the US!

The “GT3” nameplate was introduced in 1999 as part of the first generation of the Porsche 996 model range (commonly known as 996.1) as a homologation model for the cars entered in the FIA GT3 cup. As with Porsche’s previous 911 RS models, the 996 GT3 was focused on racing, and so was devoid of items that added unnecessary weight to the car. Sound deadening was almost completely removed, as were the rear seats, rear loud speakers, sunroof, and air conditioning, although automatic air conditioning and CD/radio became no-cost optional add-ons.

To comply with the FIA regulations regarding the homologation of an FIA GT3 car, Porsche had to build a street version of their race cars. And that is how the Porsche 996 GT3 appeared in the late ’90s. The 996 generation got the first “GT3” variant, a model that was seen as the next-step in the evolution of the Carrera RS timeline. Instead of being a homologation special, the GT3 arrived as a fully baked driver’s 911, incorporating lessons learned from motorsports but not allowing the track-only side to dominate the experience.