Porsche 997 GT3 RS 4.0

The vehicle in detail

Chassis No. WP0ZZZ99ZBS785205
GT3 RS 4.0 No. 197/600

For the RS 4.0, allocations, waiting lists, and deposits weren’t yet the norm—unlike today, in the early 2010s buyers could still spec one new at MSRP. The RS 4.0 was the ultimate 997-generation 911, a limited-edition swan song that built on the already-celebrated RS 3.8. Porsche’s engineers enhanced it with lightweight carbon panels, a wider body, increased downforce, and bespoke suspension geometry with monoball components, delivering a driving experience unmatched by the GT3 RS 3.8 or any other Rennsport 911.

This car also marked the final chapter for the legendary flat-six Metzger engine, a rear-mounted masterpiece that powered every 911 since 1964 and dominated racing—from Le Mans to Paris-Dakar. Andreas Preuninger, Porsche’s head of GT cars, emphasized the RS 4.0 was “built around the engine.” Key upgrades included a crankshaft borrowed from the 911 GT3 RSR and forged pistons with titanium connecting rods. At four liters, it was the largest 911 engine ever, producing 500 horsepower at 8,250 rpm—125 PS per liter—from a naturally aspirated unit, all sent through a six-speed manual, the last Rennsport 911 with a stick.

The RS 4.0s, especially those with the optional and highly desirable Clubsport package, were recognized as a special edition yet designed to be driven. Porsche’s marketing showcased stripped-down examples racing around the world, with a remarkable Nürburgring lap time of 7:27.

First delivered via Centre Porsche Nantes, this GT3 RS 4.0, one of only 35 French-market examples, was assigned limitation number 197 of 600 produced for the worldwide market. Ordered as just one of 131 in the world in highly sought after Black, it is just one of only five so finished for French delivery with the vast majority painted Carrara White. Its VIN Analytics build sheet records number 197 was optioned with the highly desirable 003 Clubsport Package that included a body-color roll cage, fire extinguisher, and six-point Schroth harnesses among other items. Furthermore, it was selected with a large 90-liter fuel tank, wheels painted in Black versus the standard Silver Metallic, six-point passenger seat belts, Lightweight Headlights, and a carbon fiber center console rear section.

Following its delivery on 29 September 2011, as noted in its stamped service book, this RS 4.0 Clubsport has been regularly serviced. Accompanying invoices show maintenance at Centre Porsche Rennes in Cesson-Sévigné, France, between 2013 and 2023. In 2014 the service book reveals a replacement flat-six installed at 9,510 kilometers. Invoices record the RS 4.0’s most recent service in July 2024 with only 19,133 kilometers on the odometer. During this service, the seller noted that it received an extended two-year limited warranty (transferable to a private party) that expires on 6 October 2026. Today, at the time of consignment, it has traveled only 19,318 kilometers, just 185 km since its last Porsche dealership service. In addition to its excellent condition, the consignor notes that the car retains its original Black paintwork and factory-applied Black wheel finish.

Opportunities to acquire a low-mileage, well-specified RS 4.0 finished in Black are rare. One of Porsche’s finest Metzger-engined creations, it combines engineering brilliance with historic significance to deliver pure driver engagement. The 911 GT3 RS 4.0 stands among the definitive Rennsport 911s—a car for collectors, enthusiasts, and anyone who understands what makes a 911 truly extraordinary.