LOT 18
1996 Porsche 911 Type 993 Turbo GT2 Tribute VIN. WP0ZZZ99ZTS371662 Engine no. 61T03023
Sold for US$246,400 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 18
1996 Porsche 911 Type 993 Turbo GT2 Tribute
1996 Porsche 911 Type 993 Turbo GT2 Tribute
VIN. WP0ZZZ99ZTS371662
Engine no. 61T03023
VIN. WP0ZZZ99ZTS371662
Engine no. 61T03023
3,600cc Twin Turbocharged Flat 6-Cylinder Engine
Bosch Engine Management, Twin K24 Turbos
450bhp at 5,750rpm
6-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*Fastidious recreation of the iconic 993 GT2
*Based on an Italian market, non-sunroof 993 Turbo
*Extensively upgraded including rear-drive conversion
*Stunning Polar Grey Metallic over Midnight Blue
*A highly detailed 90s Hero Car with blistering performance
THE PORSCHE 911 TYPE 993 GT2
Over the years the perennial 911 grew numerous aerodynamic and safety-inspired add-ons, which to some, diluted the purity of the original form. The Type 993's arrival marked a return to basics; recognizably a 911 but more harmoniously integrated to highlight the beauty and simplicity of its design. Porsche continued to offer a range of models from "warm" to "white hot," comprising two- and four-wheel drive models, the legendary Turbo and the Cabriolet, all powered by the latest 3.6-litre version of Porsche's venerable air-cooled flat-six engine.
At the top of the 911 pyramid sat the Homologation Special 911 GT2, a car that traced its ancestry back through a succession of high-performance models to the legendary 911 Carrera RS of 1973, and took its name from the FIA's GT2 production sports car racing category for which it was homologated. First seen at the Essen Motor Show in November 1994, the GT2 was based on the contemporary 911 Turbo, using essentially the same twin-turbocharged engine but driving only the rear wheels rather than the Turbo's four. In the GT2, the 3.6-liter air-cooled flat-six produced around 424bhp initially (444bhp in later models, and 480bhp in the racing cars), which was good enough for a top speed of 187mph (301km/h). Acceleration was breathtaking, with 100mph (161km/h) reached from a standstill in a mere 7.2 seconds - only the McLaren F1 got there quicker.
To make the GT2 fit for track use, the brakes, suspension, and wheels were up rated to cope with the substantial demands. Lacking the Turbo's AWD transmission, the GT2 was considerably lighter - by some 300kg. This weight saving also came via aluminum body panels, lightweight racing seats, and the deletion comfort items like air conditioning, soundproofing, and rear seats. The GT2 also featured widened wheelarches and a functional rear wing with air ducts in the support struts for improved engine cooling. The most expensive model in the 911 range, the GT2 in its original Type 993 incarnation was produced by Porsche's race shop up to 1998 in extremely limited numbers—just 57—and they remain among the most desirable of all modern Porsche cars.
THE CAR OFFERED
The GT2 offered here began life as a "cooking" 911 Turbo, completed in December of 1995 and delivered new to the Italian market, finished in Polar Grey Metallic with Midnight Blue leather upholstery. As a rare "Slick Top" Turbo (no sunroof) it eventually formed the ideal basis for a comprehensive conversion to GT2 specifications, using numerous authentic and rare factory parts. Visually, the car gained the full GT2 treatment including the front bumper, side skirts, brake ducts, bolt-on flares, rear bumper, and rear engine cover with the big bi-plane rear wing. Deep-dish, multi-piece GT2-style alloys fill the arches and provide that wide, aggressive stance.
Going well beyond the typical "body kit" modifications, this transformation continues under the skin with painstaking detail. The 3.6-liter twin-turbo flat six received factory GT2 upgrade parts including twin K24 turbos, a factory DME unit, single-groove alternator and crank pulleys, A/C delete, and a custom GT2 Evo exhaust system. Additionally, the drivetrain got the full treatment with a conversion to rear-drive only via a factory GT2 gearbox nose cone, a limited-slip differential, GT2 clutch and hydraulics, GT2/RS lightweight flywheel, and uprated shift linkages. Bilstein PSS10 adjustable suspension keeps it planted, and factory "big red" brakes are more than up to the task of reigning it in for Turn 1.
Climbing aboard, one would be hard-pressed to differentiate it from the real thing, thanks to blue leather trimmed Recaro hardback sport seats, rear seat delete carpeting, GT2 steering wheel, and GT2/RS door cards. Accompanying items include books, Certificate of Authenticity, a summary of the modifications, and receipts. Showing 48,875km (approx. 30,300 miles) at the time of cataloguing, it is in superlative condition, and ready to thrill all takers. Barely distinguishable from the factory-built originals, this incredible machine delivers all the excitement at a fractional cost of entry.
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