Delivered new by Porsche Motorsport on March 10th, 2008 to Imsa Performance (Rouen, France). Following the teams success with a 997 RSR class win at Le Mans in 2007, two new 2008 RSRs were ordered with 08 MY upgrades. Chassis WP0ZZZ99 Z8S 799932 was driven by Michel Lecourt, Richard Ballandras & Jean-Philippe Belloc, competing in 2008 Le Mans Series and in 2009 International GT Open.
Four-valve cylinder heads, Oil-water heat exchanger, Dry-sump lubrication system with carbon fibre engine mounted dry-sump tank, carbon fibre Intake manifold with dual air restrictors.
Electrics:
BOSCH MS 4.0 engine management system with adjustable traction control
MoTec display with data recordingDigital oil-level tell-tale
Gearbox:
6-speed Porsche Sequential Manual Transmission (PSMT) –
Evolution G97/70 with optimised drive shaft angle
In-line shift mechanism with sensor controlled power cut
Straight-cut gears with drop gear final drive
Oil-water heat exchanger
Single-mass flywheel with triple-disc carbon fibre race clutch
Limited slip differential 40/60%
Bodywork:
Welded-in roll cage
Single GT race seat
Removable steering wheel (quick-connect coupling)
Three-point air jack system
Carbon/kevlar fibre body panels
Flat underfloor made from carbon fibre
Adjustable rear wing
90 litre FT3 safety fuel tank with quick refuelling system
Quick-fill oil system
Xenon headlights
Suspension:
McPherson front axle and Multilink rear suspension with uniball joints
Adjustable front and rear roll bar, blade type
Power steering
Double coil springs in front and 4-position adjustable rear
Front and rear struts with adjustable Sachs 4-way shock absorbers
Brake System:
Dual master cylinders, with adjustable brake bias system
Six-piston fixed brake callipers in the front with 380 mm diameter vented front discsand 355 mm diameter vented rear discs with additional cool-air ducting
Centre locking 11J x 18 Front and 13J x 18 Rear wheels
Ownership Provenance:
1. Michel Lecourt (S.A. Hyerdis)
2. Frank Villey (F)
3. Maxted-Page Ltd (UK)
The car was acquired by us directly from Imsa Performance in 2022 and imported to the UK.
Although having remained in continuous care and storage at Imsa Peformance, the car had not raced since period and so subsequently, we set about a full programme of preparation of the car for historic racing. The engine and gearbox were fully stripped and rebuilt. Suspension and wheels crack-tested. A new Premier fuel cell fitted, plus new seat, harness and fire extinguisher system fitted. V-box and Pit to Car Radio systems fitted. All invoices recorded and certificates renewed were put on file, complete with a Historic Technical Passport for Peter Auto – Endurance Racing Legends series.
Maxted-Page ran the car successfully in the 2023 ERL season, finishing 2nd in class (GT2C) in the championship. The car currently remains low on hours (15 hours) and is offered in fully race-ready condition for the 2024 season ahead.
An immensely rewarding car to drive and pure Porsche Motorsport experience. The 997 RSR is the perfect entry to race in the ever growing and popular Endurance Racing Legends, Le Mans Classic, and Masters Endurance Legends series and is sure to continue to be one of the most competitive in class and highly collectible RSRs to own.
Race History:
2008 Season:
Team IMSA PERFORMANCE MATMUT
European Le Mans Series
(#75 Lecourt / Balandras / Belloc – GT2) :
Catalunya 1000km
27th
Monza 1000km
DNF
Spa1000km
DNF
Nürburgring 1000km
29th
Silverstone
DNF
FFSA GT
(#39 Lecourt / Dumez – GT2 ):
Spa
Race 1 9th
Race 2 8th
Magny-Cours
Race 1 10th
Race 2 14th
2009 Season
Team IMSA PERFORMANCE MATMUT
International GT Open
(#17 Lecourt / Balandras – Super GT):
Imola
Race 1 11th
Race 2 11th
Algarve
Race 1 11th
Race 2 10th
Spa
Race 1 DNF
Race 2 10th
Donington
Race 1 10th
Race 2 9th
Magny-Cours
Race 1 7th
Race 2 10th
Monza
Race 1 6th
Race 2 7th
Barcelona
Race 1 DNF
Race 2 DNF
2023 Season
Team MAXTED-PAGE
Endurance Racing Legends
(#75 Maxted-Page – 2nd in GT2C )
Mugello
Race 1 2nd in class
Race 2 4th in class
Spa
Race 1 DNF
Race 2 4th in class
Le Mans
Race 1 4th in class
Race 2 2nd in class
Paul Ricard
Race 1 5th in class
Race 2 DNF
Estoril
Race 1 4th in class
Race 2 5th in class
2007 
2007 
