Porsche 991 GT3 RS

Perhaps the most compelling upgrade compared to the standard 911 GT3 was the increased displacement of the vaunted flat-six engine from 3.8 to 4.0 litres, resulting in an impressive output of 500 brake horsepower. Much to the die-hard enthusiasts’ chagrin, there was no provision for a manual gearbox; the excellent seven-speed PDK transaxle was the only available offering. The interior featured leather-lined carbon-fibre bucket seats with Alcantara inserts and the full Clubsport treatment, with a roll cage, six-point harness for the driver, and a floor-mounted fire extinguisher, among other track-focused equipment.

The example offered here, produced for the German market, appears to be in almost-new condition, showing a mere 137 kilometers on the odometer at the time of cataloguing. Making it even more desirable, the car is finished in Ultraviolet with the unique Le Mans psychedelic “Hippie” livery patterned after the Martini Racing livery of the legendary long-tail 917 racecar that competed in the 1970 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Factory options include an extended-range fuel tank, Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB), the Sound Package Plus, black seatbelts, six-point harness for the passenger, Homelink garage-door opener, belt outlet trim in Alcantara, Porsche Communication Management including navigation module, wheels painted in Satin Black, LED headlights in black with Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus, storage compartment lid in Alcantara with Porsche logo, and sun visors in Alcantara.

Acquired by the consignor in June 2016, this 911 GT3 RS 4.0 has formed an integral part of The Carrera Collection and is surely one of the most unique examples of its type to recently come to market.