- Make:
- Porsche
- Mileage:
- Unknown
- Location:
- Warwickshire, UK
- Seller:
- Silverstone Auctions
- Sold Price:
- £112,500
- Sold Date:
- 24th October, 2015
Description:
Porsche introduced the Porsche 911 GT3 RS in 2003 as an even more track-focused version of the 996 GT3. The "RS" moniker, characteristic lightweight blue or red wheels and "GT3 RS" side stickers link the 996 GT3 RS to historically important Porsches such as the Carrera 2.7 RS of the early 1970s. The RS is lighter than its GT3 sibling, thanks to the use of a polycarbonate rear window and a carbon fibre bonnet and rear wing.The 996 GT3 RS has a slightly different engine specification to the 996 GT3, with the cylinder heads having reshaped intake and exhaust ports to comply with race homologation regulations. The wheel carriers are totally redesigned to maximize the improved dynamic camber control, the suspension top mounts can be turned 120 degrees to a "Cup Car" position and both front and rear control arms are adjustable.During the 996 GT3 RS production run from 2003 to 2005, Porsche built only 140 right-hand drive cars and 113 of those were officially imported into to the UK.This RHD 996 GT3 RS is finished in Carrera White with Blue decals and detailing and is in stunning condition throughout, having had just two previous owners. The car has all the usual GT3 RS specification including: roll cage, rear console in exterior colour, automatic air conditioning, top tinted windscreen, Porsche CDR 23 radio, blue belts, blue harnesses, Alcantara steering wheel, fire extinguisher, blu...
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