Eric Minoff
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LOT 155
2018 Porsche 911 'Type 991' GT2 RS 'Weissach' VIN. WP0AE2A95JS185179
Estimate: US$415,000 - US$475,000
Lot 155
2018 Porsche 911 'Type 991' GT2 RS 'Weissach'
2018 Porsche 911 'Type 991' GT2 RS 'Weissach'
VIN. WP0AE2A95JS185179
VIN. WP0AE2A95JS185179
3,800cc Twin-Turbo DOHC Flat-6 Engine
Direct Fuel Injection
690bhp at 7,000rpm
7-Speed PDK Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel PCCB Carbon Ceramic Brakes
*A hyper-focused, rear-drive 911 with staggering performance
*Highly optioned example, including the Weissach package
*Excellent condition with just 3,940 miles recorded at cataloguing
*Faster than a 918 around the Nürburgring Nordschleife
*Striking satin black wrap with Leather Interior in Black and Black/Red Alcantara
*The ultimate evolution of the 911 Turbo concept
THE 911 'TYPE 991' GT2 RS
"Exactly how quick are we talking? 2.8 seconds to 62mph. 211mph top speed. And with a lap time of 6min 47sec it's quicker round the Nürburgring Nordschleife than any other production car, including the Lamborghini Huracan Performante and Porsche's own 918 Spyder hypercar." – CAR magazine on the Porsche 911 Type 991 GT2 RS in November 2017.
Like its legendary Carrera RS forebearer of 1973, the Porsche 911 GT2 was bred directly from motorsport. The car takes its name from the FIA's now-defunct GT2 category of production sports car racing, for which the model was originally homologated, and has been produced in a variety of versions since its introduction in 1993 on the Type 993 platform. Even with the GT2 racing category long gone, the Porsche 911 GT2 lives on as the bad boy of the 911 range.
With 993, 996, and 997 versions of the GT2 (with the even sharper RS version coming in 2010) each one-upping the last in terms of performance, Porsche had their work cut out to turn the new 991 into a worthy successor. In June 2017 the latest iteration of the GT2 RS arrived on the Type 991 platform, officially launched at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The 991 GT2 RS is based on the 911 Turbo, and powered by a heavily reworked version of the Turbo S's 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six engine. Rated at a stonking 691bhp, it is the most powerful production 911 ever built. The engine was paired with a seven-speed PDK transmission, and the Turbo's AWD system was ditched for rear-drive only, further reducing weight. Unusually, the Type 991 version has a roof made of magnesium, while the front bonnet, front/rear wings, and boot lid are carbon-fiber. Lightweight polyurethane is used for the front and rear aprons, the exhaust system is titanium, and the GT2 RS has a claimed wet weight of just 1,470kg (3,241lb). Porsche claims that the GT2 RS will accelerate from 0-97km/h (0-60mph) in 2.7 seconds on its way to a top speed of 340km/h (211mph).
THE CAR OFFERED
Looking appropriately menacing in its satin black wrap (over factory gloss black paint) and 20"/21" magnesium wheels tucked into the broadly flared arches, this 2018 GT2 RS is an outstanding example of this mighty 911 variant. This car, number 69 of 871, was delivered in June of 2018, is highly optioned, and has covered a mere 3,940 miles at the time of cataloguing. The accompanying CARFAX report shows it was delivered in California and has had just 3 registered owners from new. Importantly, this car features the highly desirable and optional Weissach Pack, which reduces weight by a further 66lbs via additional carbon and titanium parts, magnesium BBS center-lock wheels, and even an integrated titanium roll cage.
Complementing the sinister exterior, the interior features black leather and Alcantara sport seats with red inserts and contrasting red stitching. Red Alcantara also features on the door cards, headlining, and the two-tone wrapped steering wheel. The list of included options on this car is extensive, and includes the Chrono package, Light Design Package, Porsche LED Dynamic Light System, front axle lift, Extended Range 23.7-gallon fuel tank, Bose Surround Sound, and more.
Even as Porsche continues to eke ever more performance from the evergreen 911, the 991-generation GT2 RS will surely reign for years to come for its staggering power and incredible point-to-point performance. Able to bait million-dollar hypercars at a fraction of the price, the GT2 RS like the superb example offered here shows why the 911 remains the king of sports cars.
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