Porsche 996 GT2
Highlights
- One of just 963 examples ever produced
- Delivered new in Germany
- Full service history
The first 911 GT2, introduced as the 993, was a true homologation special that went head-to-head with the legendary Ferrari F40. Fast forward to January 2001, when the 996 GT2 made its international debut at the Detroit Motor Show, with customer deliveries following that summer. This version combined the GT3’s razor-sharp performance features with the reinforced Turbo body and Porsche’s most potent turbocharged engine to date. Its stripped-back, GT3-style interior, rear-wheel-drive setup, and absence of traction control or stability management made the GT2 a raw and unfiltered driving experience. Porsche Motorsport, the masterminds behind the GT models, redefined the GT2 as a track-oriented road car, but don’t mistake that for a loss of edge. The formula remained uncompromising, with 462 horsepower—though modest by today’s standards—still delivering the unmistakable punch of Porsche performance. In the world of Stuttgart’s finest, those 462 horses always had a little more bite than the numbers suggested. The 996 GT2, in all its glory, became the fastest and most expensive 911 at the time, and it retained the fear factor that made it a true Porsche icon.