Launched three years after the first 911 GT3 RS, the 997.1 RS uses the same approach as its predecessor—start with a GT3, make it more track-focused—but it takes things further. The bodywork and rear track are wider, it’s lighter thanks to more carbon-fiber and plastic in place of glass, and the suspension was revised. The contemporary GT3’s 3.6-liter 415-hp Mezger engine was retained too, and for the first time in a GT3 RS, adaptive dampers, a switchable sports exhaust, and traction control were fitted. The ultimate track weapon, easily adaptable to everyday street use.
“RS is 911 distilled, a concentrated hit of rear-engined Porsche adrenaline and we are absolutely hooked.” –Car magazine, October 2006
One of the finest GT3 RS’s we have seen!
This particular 997.1 GT3 RS was completed on November 15, 2007 and delivered new to its first owner through Jim Ellis Porsche of Atlanta shortly after in December. One of just 53 examples finished in exclusive RS Green and without GT3 RS graphics or stripes and a black full-leather cabin with accenting green trim, stitching, Alcantara and carbon fiber. Highly equipped from the factory, the Porsche notable options included PCCB, bi-xenon headlamps, Chrono Package Plus, Porsche Communication Management with Navigation, Interior Carbon package, and a host of other Exclusive Department enhancements listed below.
Optional Equipment
09991 All Excl. Opt Stitch Dev Color
24901 Dashboard Stitching Dev. Color
24902 Door Stitching in Dev. Color
24903 Door Handle Stitching Dev. Clr.
24904 Dev. Stitching Side Centr Cnsl
24905 Rear Side Panel Dev. Stitching
25851 Seat Stitch Deviating Clr. GT3
450 Ceramic Composite Brakes-PCCB
640 Chrono Package Plus
78 Black Full Leather
CDJ Gear Lever Trim Exterior Color
CDN Air Vent Slats Painted Ext Clr
CET Door Opener Trim Exterior Clr
CJJ Belt Outlet B Pillar Carbon
CLE Trim Strip Swtch Pnl Alcantara
CLG Lid of Strg Bin Alcant. W/Logo
CXD Door Entry Grds Carbon Illumin
EZA Interior Package Carbon
J5 Green
P23 PCM 2.1 w/ Extended Navigation
P74 Bi-Xenon Headlamp Package
XAJ Standard Rocker Panels Painted
XMJ Rear Center Console in Carbon
XXF Red Taillights
The RS was later acquired by its second caretaker, famed WhatsApp co-founder and Porsche Collector Jan Koum in California. Mr. Koum has built an amazing Porsche collection and is known to only buy the best examples available. An accompanying dossier of files contains service invoices from 2008-2018 – all performed by Porsche Certified dealerships. All new, correct Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires were installed February of 2018. In addition to regular service and meticulous upkeep, the DME reports zero over-revs in the car’s history. Now displaying just over 12,000 original miles, the GT3 is additionally offered with Original Window sticker, Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, all original books / manuals in folio, keys, unused emergency accessories, clean Carfax and AutoCheck history reports.
Limited production and exclusively optioned, this exceptional GT3 RS is worthy of both the most fastidious Porsche collections and/or for the enthusiast who craves driving one of the most visceral 911s ever. Now available for worldwide purchase and delivery form our Houston, Texas showroom.
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