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LOT 135
1999 Porsche 911 Type 996 GT3-R (N-GT) Chassis no. WPOZZZ99ZYS692061 Engine no. 631 23001
Estimate: €300,000 - €350,000
Lot 135
GT300 class winner car of Japan Grand Touring Championship
1999 Porsche 911 Type 996 GT3-R (N-GT)
1999 Porsche 911 Type 996 GT3-R (N-GT)
1999 Porsche 911 Type 996 GT3-R (N-GT)
Chassis no. WPOZZZ99ZYS692061
Engine no. 631 23001
Chassis no. WPOZZZ99ZYS692061
Engine no. 631 23001
Production no. 041 0001
FIA homologation no. N-GT 002
Engine type: M96.77
Production no. 041 0001
Gearbox no. 200 2093
• First 996 GT3-R to be delivered from the factory
• Iconic original race livery from the famous Team Taisan
At the turn of the new millennium, and with the successes of the Type 993-generation 911 RSR still fresh in the minds of many, Porsche stepped back from factory racing. The RSR's replacement would be campaigned not by a works outfit, but by numerous privateer teams with Porsche lending support. This heralded an entirely new iteration of the legendary 911, based on the GT3 model.
Launched in 1999, the Type 996-generation GT3-R was the first of the water-cooled racers. Fitted with a 41.3mm air restrictor plate to comply with FIA regulations, its Type M96/77 3.6-litre flat-six engine produced approximately 405 horsepower. The GT3-R enjoyed considerable success with notable class wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1999 and 2000. It is estimated that only 65 examples of the racing version were built to the 2000 model-year specification,
Delivered new to Taisan Inernational Inc in Tokyo on 2nd August 1999, this specific car is believed to be the first chassis number of these 52 cars to leave the factory for delivery to Taisan Racing. The car was flown out to Taisan Racing directly from the factory to ensure that the team had it ready for JGTC-II Fuji just five days after its arrival at the airport. The team was immediately successful with their new car, finishing 1st in the JGTC-II Fuji on 8th August 1999; 1st the JGTC-II Motegi on 24th October 1999; and securing another win at the Le Mans Fuji 1000km on 7th November 1999. It should be noted that his car had two numbers in different race classes: 'N.81' at the Le Mans Fuji 1000km and 'N.26' in the JGTC races.
It is also worthwhile noting that this car has a Japanese amulet mounted behind the driver's seat, which was probably installed immediately after the well-known Japanese racing team took delivery. The amulet symbolises road safety, often called kotsu anzen, and is attached to vehicles to ask for protection during journeys. The amulet bears the imperial seal in the centre and is probably from a Shinto shrine.
The Porsche 996 GT3-R needed very little setting-up, as Hideshi Matsuda and his German co-driver Dominique Schwager started from 5th place on the grid and were soon battling with cars such as the Mazda RX-7, Nissan Silvia and Mitsubishi FTO. Behind them were Team Taisan's second regular crew: Hiroaki Suga and Eiichi Tajima in a Porsche 911 RSR. The debut had a very happy conclusion, as the STP-sponsored Porsche 996 GT3-R won its first race in Japan, setting a new class lap record in the process just shy of eight days after it had been delivered.
Full of optimism, Team Taisan Advan headed to Suzuka for the Polka 1,000 kilometres race in August following its success at Le Mans Fuji. For team boss Ricky Chiba, anything less than a top ten finish would have been a disappointment. Despite the unbearable heat, similar to that experienced during the 1995 race, Hideshi Matsuda, Heidi Fukuyama and Kazyuki Nishizawa in the 911 GT3-R stuck to their plan and ultimately finished 4th in the overall standings, making them winners of the GT300 classification. Team Taisan Advan dominated the GT300 class of the All-Japan Grand Touring Championship (JGTC) with their 996 GT3-R, claiming three victories in seven rounds. Hideo Fukuyama's successes earned him the GT300 Drivers' Championship, making it a thoroughly satisfactory season for the team.
On 7th November 1999, wearing the race number '81', this GT3-R was driven by Hideshi Matsuda and Dominique Schwager in the Le Mans Fuji 1000km (197 laps). The Porsche crossed the finish line in 1st position in the GT category, leading by 21 laps from the 2nd car in the GT Class. Returning to the year 2000 JGTC season, H Matsuda and H Fukuyama secured three victories that year: JGTC-II Motegi on 2nd April, Suzuka 1000km GT-300 on 27th August and JGTC-II Mine 1st October wearing race number '26'.
The Porsche remained in Tokyo until June 2007 when it was acquired by a new owner in Sweden. In April 2012 this car was bought by its current owner, who has kept it in its original condition, believed to be the same as when it left the ownership of Team Taisan. It still has the six-speed manual gearbox, the original tank, original seat, etc, all dated 1999. To make this car race-ready, the owner suggests that a thorough race preparation check be carried out as the fuel tank, seat and safety belt need to be replaced to meet the current FIA specification. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to perform their own technical inspection prior to driving the car on the track.
Please see below the cars wins with Team Taisan:
8th August 1999 – Fuji JGTC - 1st in GT300 Class
24th October 1999 – Motegi JGTC – 1st in GT300 Class
7th November 1999 – Le Mans Fuji 1000km – 1st in GT Class
2nd April 2000 –Motegi JGTC – 1st in GT300 Class
4th May 2000 – Fuji JCTC - 1st in GT300 Class
27th August 2000 – Suzuka 1000km – 1st in GT300 Class
1st October 2000 – Mine JGTC – 1st in GT300 Class
FIA homologation no. N-GT 002
Engine type: M96.77
Production no. 041 0001
Gearbox no. 200 2093
• First 996 GT3-R to be delivered from the factory
• Iconic original race livery from the famous Team Taisan
At the turn of the new millennium, and with the successes of the Type 993-generation 911 RSR still fresh in the minds of many, Porsche stepped back from factory racing. The RSR's replacement would be campaigned not by a works outfit, but by numerous privateer teams with Porsche lending support. This heralded an entirely new iteration of the legendary 911, based on the GT3 model.
Launched in 1999, the Type 996-generation GT3-R was the first of the water-cooled racers. Fitted with a 41.3mm air restrictor plate to comply with FIA regulations, its Type M96/77 3.6-litre flat-six engine produced approximately 405 horsepower. The GT3-R enjoyed considerable success with notable class wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1999 and 2000. It is estimated that only 65 examples of the racing version were built to the 2000 model-year specification,
Delivered new to Taisan Inernational Inc in Tokyo on 2nd August 1999, this specific car is believed to be the first chassis number of these 52 cars to leave the factory for delivery to Taisan Racing. The car was flown out to Taisan Racing directly from the factory to ensure that the team had it ready for JGTC-II Fuji just five days after its arrival at the airport. The team was immediately successful with their new car, finishing 1st in the JGTC-II Fuji on 8th August 1999; 1st the JGTC-II Motegi on 24th October 1999; and securing another win at the Le Mans Fuji 1000km on 7th November 1999. It should be noted that his car had two numbers in different race classes: 'N.81' at the Le Mans Fuji 1000km and 'N.26' in the JGTC races.
It is also worthwhile noting that this car has a Japanese amulet mounted behind the driver's seat, which was probably installed immediately after the well-known Japanese racing team took delivery. The amulet symbolises road safety, often called kotsu anzen, and is attached to vehicles to ask for protection during journeys. The amulet bears the imperial seal in the centre and is probably from a Shinto shrine.
The Porsche 996 GT3-R needed very little setting-up, as Hideshi Matsuda and his German co-driver Dominique Schwager started from 5th place on the grid and were soon battling with cars such as the Mazda RX-7, Nissan Silvia and Mitsubishi FTO. Behind them were Team Taisan's second regular crew: Hiroaki Suga and Eiichi Tajima in a Porsche 911 RSR. The debut had a very happy conclusion, as the STP-sponsored Porsche 996 GT3-R won its first race in Japan, setting a new class lap record in the process just shy of eight days after it had been delivered.
Full of optimism, Team Taisan Advan headed to Suzuka for the Polka 1,000 kilometres race in August following its success at Le Mans Fuji. For team boss Ricky Chiba, anything less than a top ten finish would have been a disappointment. Despite the unbearable heat, similar to that experienced during the 1995 race, Hideshi Matsuda, Heidi Fukuyama and Kazyuki Nishizawa in the 911 GT3-R stuck to their plan and ultimately finished 4th in the overall standings, making them winners of the GT300 classification. Team Taisan Advan dominated the GT300 class of the All-Japan Grand Touring Championship (JGTC) with their 996 GT3-R, claiming three victories in seven rounds. Hideo Fukuyama's successes earned him the GT300 Drivers' Championship, making it a thoroughly satisfactory season for the team.
On 7th November 1999, wearing the race number '81', this GT3-R was driven by Hideshi Matsuda and Dominique Schwager in the Le Mans Fuji 1000km (197 laps). The Porsche crossed the finish line in 1st position in the GT category, leading by 21 laps from the 2nd car in the GT Class. Returning to the year 2000 JGTC season, H Matsuda and H Fukuyama secured three victories that year: JGTC-II Motegi on 2nd April, Suzuka 1000km GT-300 on 27th August and JGTC-II Mine 1st October wearing race number '26'.
The Porsche remained in Tokyo until June 2007 when it was acquired by a new owner in Sweden. In April 2012 this car was bought by its current owner, who has kept it in its original condition, believed to be the same as when it left the ownership of Team Taisan. It still has the six-speed manual gearbox, the original tank, original seat, etc, all dated 1999. To make this car race-ready, the owner suggests that a thorough race preparation check be carried out as the fuel tank, seat and safety belt need to be replaced to meet the current FIA specification. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to perform their own technical inspection prior to driving the car on the track.
Please see below the cars wins with Team Taisan:
8th August 1999 – Fuji JGTC - 1st in GT300 Class
24th October 1999 – Motegi JGTC – 1st in GT300 Class
7th November 1999 – Le Mans Fuji 1000km – 1st in GT Class
2nd April 2000 –Motegi JGTC – 1st in GT300 Class
4th May 2000 – Fuji JCTC - 1st in GT300 Class
27th August 2000 – Suzuka 1000km – 1st in GT300 Class
1st October 2000 – Mine JGTC – 1st in GT300 Class
Footnotes
Vainqueur en catégorie GT300 du Japan Grand Touring Championship
1999 Porsche 911 Type 996 GT3-R (N-GT)
Numéro de châssis : WPOZZZ99ZYS692061
Numéro moteur : 631 23001
Numéro de production : 041 0001
Numéro d'homologation FIA : N-GT 002
Type de moteur : M96.77
Numéro de production : 041 0001
Numéro de boîte de vitesses : 200 2093
• Première 996 GT3-R livrée par l'usine
• Livrée de course originale emblématique du célèbre Team Taisan
À l'aube du nouveau millénaire, alors que les succès de la 911 RSR Type 993 étaient encore frais dans les mémoires, Porsche se retire de la compétition officielle. La remplaçante de la 993 RSR ne sera pas engagée par une équipe d'usine, mais par de nombreuses équipes privées, avec le soutien de Porsche. Cela marque l'arrivée d'une toute nouvelle itération de la légendaire 911, basée sur le modèle GT3.
Lancée en 1999, la GT3-R Type 996 fut la première 911 de course à refroidissement liquide. Équipée d'une bride d'admission de 41,3 mm pour se conformer aux réglementations FIA, son moteur flat-six de 3,6 litres Type M96/77 développait environ 405 chevaux. La GT3-R connut un succès notable, notamment avec des victoires de catégorie aux 24 Heures du Mans en 1999 et 2000. On estime que seulement 65 exemplaires de la version course ont été produits selon les spécifications de l'année modèle 2000.
Livrée neuve à Taisan International Inc à Tokyo le 2 août 1999, cette voiture est considérée comme le premier châssis de ces 52 exemplaires à avoir quitté l'usine. La voiture fut transportée par avion directement depuis l'usine afin que l'équipe puisse l'engager au JGTC-II Fuji seulement cinq jours après son arrivée à l'aéroport. L'équipe connut immédiatement le succès avec cette nouvelle voiture, terminant 1re au JGTC-II Fuji le 8 août 1999, 1re au JGTC-II Motegi le 24 octobre 1999, et remportant une autre victoire lors du Fuji 1000 km Le Mans le 7 novembre 1999. Il convient de noter que cette voiture portait deux numéros selon les catégories : « n°81 » au Fuji 1000 km Le Mans et « n°26 » dans les courses JGTC.
Il est également intéressant de noter que cette voiture possède une amulette fixée derrière le siège du pilote, probablement installée dès la réception par la célèbre équipe japonaise. Cette amulette symbolise la sécurité routière, appelée kotsu anzen, et est attachée aux véhicules pour assurer une protection lors des déplacements. Elle porte le sceau impérial en son centre et provient probablement d'un sanctuaire shinto.
La Porsche 996 GT3-R nécessitait très peu de réglages, puisque Hideshi Matsuda et son coéquipier allemand Dominique Schwager partirent de la 5e position sur la grille et se retrouvèrent rapidement en lutte avec des voitures telles que la Mazda RX-7, la Nissan Silvia et la Mitsubishi FTO. Derrière eux se trouvait le second équipage régulier du Team Taisan : Hiroaki Suga et Eiichi Tajima dans une Porsche 911 RSR. Les débuts se terminèrent de la plus belle des manières, puisque la Porsche 996 GT3-R sponsorisée par STP remporta sa première course au Japon, établissant au passage un nouveau record du tour dans sa catégorie, moins de huit jours après sa livraison.
Remplie d'optimisme, l'équipe Team Taisan Advan se rendit à Suzuka pour la course des 1 000 kilomètres de Polka en août, après son succès au Fuji 1000 km. Pour le directeur de l'équipe, Ricky Chiba, tout résultat en dehors du top 10 aurait été une déception. Malgré une chaleur accablante, comparable à celle de la course de 1995, Hideshi Matsuda, Heidi Fukuyama et Kazyuki Nishizawa restèrent fidèles à leur stratégie et terminèrent finalement 4e au classement général, remportant la catégorie GT300. Le Team Taisan Advan domina la catégorie GT300 du championnat japonais (JGTC) avec sa 996 GT3-R, remportant trois victoires en sept manches. Les succès de Hideo Fukuyama lui permirent de remporter le championnat des pilotes GT300, concluant une saison pleinement satisfaisante pour l'équipe.
Le 7 novembre 1999, portant le numéro « 81 », cette GT3-R fut pilotée par Hideshi Matsuda et Dominique Schwager lors du Fuji 1000 km Le Mans (197 tours). La Porsche franchit la ligne d'arrivée en 1re position dans la catégorie GT, avec 21 tours d'avance sur la deuxième voiture de la catégorie. Lors de la saison JGTC 2000, H. Matsuda et H. Fukuyama remportèrent trois victoires : JGTC-II Motegi le 2 avril, Suzuka 1000 km GT-300 le 27 août et JGTC-II Mine le 1er octobre, sous le numéro « 26 ».
La Porsche resta à Tokyo jusqu'en juin 2007, date à laquelle elle fut acquise par un nouveau propriétaire en Suède. En avril 2012, la voiture fut achetée par son propriétaire actuel, qui l'a conservée dans son état d'origine, supposément identique à celui de sa période chez Team Taisan. Elle possède toujours sa boîte manuelle à six rapports, son réservoir d'origine, son siège d'origine, etc., tous datés de 1999. Pour rendre la voiture apte à la course, le propriétaire recommande une révision complète, notamment le remplacement du réservoir, du siège et des ceintures de sécurité afin de se conformer aux normes FIA actuelles. Les acheteurs potentiels sont encouragés à effectuer leur propre inspection technique avant toute utilisation sur circuit.
Palmarès avec Team Taisan :
8 août 1999 – Fuji JGTC – 1re place en catégorie GT300
24 octobre 1999 – Motegi JGTC – 1re place en catégorie GT300
7 novembre 1999 – Fuji 1000 km Le Mans – 1re place en catégorie GT
2 avril 2000 – Motegi JGTC – 1re place en catégorie GT300
4 mai 2000 – Fuji JCTC – 1re place en catégorie GT300
27 août 2000 – Suzuka 1000 km – 1re place en catégorie GT300
1er octobre 2000 – Mine JGTC – 1re place en catégorie GT300
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