Six minutes and 47.3 seconds. The time represented a result of the combination of a single flying lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleife, the 911 GT2 RS, and Porsche factory driver Lars Kern. Amazingly, this record time from the GT2 RS – “the most powerful streel-legal 911 model of all time” upon its introduction – bettered the Porsche 918 Spyder hypercar’s 2015 Nürburgring lap record by nearly 10 seconds. Quite an achievement by the evergreen 911, a design that has been sculpted and refined, yet remains a clear member of the 911 family since its introduction at the Geneva Auto Salon over 60 years ago. Launched at the 2017 edition of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the 2018 911 GT2 RS represents the apex of the 991.2-generation. Even after five years, the facts and figures surrounding the 911 GT2 RS remain staggering. Seven hundred horsepower, 553 lb-ft of torque, zero-to-60 mph in 2.7 seconds, and a top track speed of 211 mph. With such staggering performance channeled through the rear wheels, it’s no wonder so many GT2 RS door sills were emblazoned with Widowmaker or Witwenmacher and why allocations for the car were so fiercely prized.
Ordered through McKenna Porsche, this 911 GT2 RS was ordered in classic GT Silver Metallic over a sporting Black leather and Alcantara interior deviated stitching in Platinum Grey thread. Additional factory options include the highly desirable Front Axle Lift, Extended Range Fuel Tank, BOSE Surround Sound System, Dashboard Trim Package in Leather, LED Headlights in Black with PDLS, Sport Chrono Package, illuminated carbon fiber door sills, and more. For those who prefer leather contact points on the steering wheel and the PDK gear lever, this GT2 RS was ordered without Alcantara and features optional Black leather trim instead. However, the most important selected option is the highly desirable $31,000 Weissach Package. Designed as a comprehensive, nearly 40-pound weight reduction package, the GT2 RS Weissach Package features forged magnesium wheels and numerous elements made of carbon fiber, including the roof, anti-roll bars, and end links on both axles. Not simply a visual enhancement, the magnesium wheels alone reduced overall and unsprung weight by over 25 pounds!
Finished in October 2018 and delivered to McKenna Porsche with an MSRP of $345,570, this 911 GT2 RS has covered a scant 4,500 miles at the time of cataloging. It features a full XPEL paint protection film install and has seen service visits to McKenna, Beverly Hills Porsche, and Porsche of Fremont between 2019 and 2022. Most recently, the clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report and history file records a visit to Porsche Reno (Bill Pearce Motors) in May 2024 at 4,352 miles for scheduled maintenance. The apex predator of the 991.2-generation 911, this 911 GT2 RS with the coveted Weissach Package and Magnesium wheel option offers a wonderful opportunity to acquire a well-optioned example of a highly collectible Porsche.