Porsche 997 GT3 RSR

The vehicle in detail

‍‍Technical Specification

Engine:
‍M97/80 3.8 litre – Flat six-cylinder boxer engine, delivers 485 hp at 8,400 revs per minute (with 2 x 28.6 mm restrictors) and max torque of 435 Nm at 7,250 rpm. Four-valve cylinder heads, Oil-water heat exchanger, Dry-sump lubrication system with engine mounted dry-sump tank made from carbon fibre, Intake manifold made of carbon fibre with dual air restrictors and single throttle per cylinder. Quick-fill oil system.

‍Electrics:
‍• BOSCH MS 4.0 engine management system with adjustable traction control
• MoTec display with data recording
• Digital oil-level tell-tale

‍Gearbox:
• 6-speed Sequential Manual Transmission – G97/61
• “In-line” shift mechanism with sensor-controlled power cut
• Oil-water heat exchanger
• Single-mass flywheel with triple-disc carbon fibre race clutch
• Limited slip differential 40/60%

‍Bodywork:
‍• Welded-in roll cage
• Single GT race seat
• Removable steering wheel (quick-connect coupling)
• Three-point air jack system
• Weight optimized and widened 911 GT3 RS chassis evolution in front and rear part (add-on parts made from carbon/kevlar fibre)
• Aerodynamically optimized flat underfloor made from carbon fibre
• Adjustable rear wing
• 90 litre FT3 safety fuel tank with quick refuelling system
• Xenon headlights

‍Suspension:
‍• McPherson front axle and Multilink rear suspension with uniball joints
• Adjustable front and rear roll bar, blade type
• Power steering
• Double coil springs in front and 4-position adjustable rear
• Front and rear struts with adjustable Sachs 4-way shock absorbers

‍Brake System:
‍• Dual master cylinders, with adjustable brake bias system
• Six-piston fixed brake callipers in the front with 380 mm diameter vented front discs and 355 mm diameter vented rear discs with additional cool-air ducting
• 11J x 18 Fronts and 13J x 18 Rears – Centre locking wheel nuts

‍Ownership Provenance:

1. Perspective Automobiles (F)
2. Manfredo Rossi (I)
3. Emmanuel Brigand (F)
4. Current Owner (F)
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The car was fully prepared in 2020 by Crubilé Sport for historic racing in the Peter Auto – Endurance Racing Legends Series and in 2022, sold to the current owner and re-prepared by Equipe Europe for the 2023-2024 season.

The engine was rebuilt by IMSA Performance (Rouen) and remains low hours, currently with just 12hrs 35mins run-time logged and has been a front-running 997 RSR in ERL2 – Class GT2C, winning at Paul Ricard – Dix Mille Tours in 2023.

Arguably the best looking of all the late RSR’s, The 997 is an immensely rewarding car to drive and pure Porsche Motorsport experience. The car is race ready for immediate entry to Endurance Racing Legends and for Le Mans Classic in 2026, where it is sure to continue to be one of the most competitive and highly collectible cars in its class to own and race.