Vehicle Description
Chassis No. WP0AF2A93BS785682
As the ultimate swan song for the beloved 997-generation 911,
Porsche's engineers honed and updated the RS 3.8 creating the
limited edition RS 4.0. The RS 4.0 featured lightweight carbon body
panels, a wider body, increased downforce, and unique suspension
geometry with monoball components to create a feel unmatched by the
RS 3.8 or any other Rennsport 911 at the time.
It was also the finale for the seemingly eternal flat-six Metzger
engine. Hans Metzger's masterpiece of engineering has been located
at the back of every Porsche 911 since 1964. In its various forms
it has been the powerplant for winning race cars from the Le Mans
24 Hours to the Paris-Dakar Rally. To illustrate how vitally
important this engine was, the head of GT cars for Porsche, Andreas
Preuninger, described the RS 4.0 as having been 'built around the
engine'. Upgraded engine parts included a crankshaft borrowed from
the 911 GT3 RSR racing car and forged titanium pistons. At four
liters, it was the largest displacement 911 engine ever produced,
creating 125 hp/liter with 500 total horsepower at 8,250 rpm. These
are stunning numbers from a normally-aspirated engine, especially
one pushing its power through a six-speed manual transmission - the
last Rennsport 911 to feature three pedals and a stick.
Recognized as a special, limited edition it was also a driver's
car, and people drove them - frequently hard at the track. In fact,
all of Porsche's marketing materials show stripped out RS 4.0s in a
blur, racing around tracks of the world, touting an extremely
impressive N�rburgring lap time of 7:27. With only 1,794 miles
shown at time of cataloging this RS 4.0, by comparison, lived a
sedate existence when compared to its track-bound siblings. This is
further evidenced by a DME report on file showing zero over revs in
any of the six computer monitored ranges. Finished in Carrara White
and ordered with only the most important sport-focused options
totaling over $11,000, limitation number 504 features Porsche
Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) and Sport Chrono package without
PCM. Exclusive options include dashboard, door panel tops, side
center console, and rear side panels all with red deviated stitch
and a foot rest in aluminum. Carbon bucket seats are a must on any
RS 4.0 and 504 retains its original pair in wonderful
condition.
As expected, a low-mileage RS 4.0 of this quality retains both main
keys, owner's manuals, window sticker, and features a clean Carfax
report with paint meter readings indicating that all factory
paintwork remains undisturbed. Notably the front bumper remains
undrilled for a front license plate panel. Over 10 years since its
introduction, the 911 GT3 RS 4.0 remains one of Porsche's finest
Metzger engined creations and rare is the opportunity to purchase
such a sport-focused, well kept, low-mileage example of the
breed.