Vehicle Description
Chassis No. WP0AC29944S692461
Engine No. 63425276
Just like the 911 nameplate, it is highly unlikely Porsche will
ever go without a GT3 in their future lineup. Named for the FIA
international class of GT production cars, it was hotly debated
within Porsche that the GT3 be named "RS" straight out of the box.
Of course, this was not to be, but it was proof positive that
Porsche expected great things from the highest-performing, normally
aspirated version of the new 996-generation 911. While the rest of
the world was able to enjoy the new GT3 right away, and despite
Porsche's promise not to restrict the best variants of their
seminal sports car in their largest market, U.S.-based Porsche fans
would need to wait until 2004 to sample the new 911 GT3. It was
worth the wait.
Debuting in 2004, the updated 996.2 GT3 was a revelation. The
Metzger-derived 3.6-liter water-cooled flat six produced 381
race-derived horsepower. With a focus on aerodynamics, the
powerful, rev-happy engine pushed the slim body and its occupants
to a hair-raising 190 miles per hour. Track performance was equally
incredible with improved suspension, incredible turn-in, and larger
brakes, the GT3 was able to deliver a 7 minute 43 second
N�rburgring Nordschleife lap time-impressive stuff nearly 20 years
ago. The GT3 was a sales success as well with 852 North American
examples sold in 2004. This particular example was finished in
Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen during February 2004, finished in
non-metallic Black over a full black leather interior. The base
MSRP was $99,000, yet this example was optioned with over $20,000
in additional extras-a substantial sum in 2004. Porsche Ceramic
Composite Brakes (PCCB) with the unmistakable yellow calipers were
chosen for their near fade-proof stopping power and low weight.
Additional desirable options included a full Black leather
interior, a thick grip steering wheel, shifter, and handbrake in
aluminum and carbon fiber, the storage compartment lid with GT3
logo, and Xenon headlights. In addition, three X-Code options were
selected: metal door sills with GT3 logo, aluminum instrument
dials, and Porsche-crested headrests. The clean CARFAX shows that
the first owner took delivery in Southern California where the car
remained for the next 17 years and 29,000 miles. In 2017, the car
moved to Pennsylvania and saw service from Sewickley Porsche and
Porsche Pittsburgh. In 2021, the car returned to Southern
California with 32,000 miles and today appears to be in excellent
condition with no evidence of track use. This first-generation U.S.
GT3 is a firm favorite among Porsche enthusiasts and today, with
Porsche producing as many GT3s as possible to satisfy demand,
996.2-generation GT3s will remain the rarest model type sold in
America; well-kept, highly optioned examples like this are even
rarer still.
