2002 Porsche 996 GT3-RS

RMD

RMD is offering this Porsche 996 GT3-RS for sale. 

a12

Key Features

  • One of only 23 model-year 2001 Porsche 996 GT3RS built
  • Ex-Daytona 24hr and Sebring 12hr participant & finisher
  • In original, matching numbers condition with striking “Hazardous” livery
  • Completely gone through and race-ready with everything current
  • Eligible for Peter Auto’s ERL incl. Le Mans Classic, Masters Endurance Legends, HSR
  • Daytona 24hr Classic etc.

Description
Matching numbers 2002 “Hazardous” Porsche 996 GT3-RS with VIN Nr WP0ZZZ99Z2S692064 for sale.

Somewhat confusing, the model’s name contains “GT3” whereas these cars were competing in the GT2 class. Designed strictly for competition on the world’s most important racing circuits, the Porsche 996 GT3 R-RS-RSR lineage represented Porsche Motorsport’s pinnacle racing GT during the 1999 – 2006 period.

In 1998 Porsche finally put the air-cooled flat 6-cylinder engine to rest. The last of the air-cooled 911s (993) left Weissach and the assembly lines in Stuttgart. The 996 was the new 911 and its chassis was the GT car for the future of Porsche Motorsport. Every component of the 996 was new: chassis, bodywork, gearbox, engine, suspension, engine management, and cooling system. At the time of its launch, the new GT3R was made to the current ACO rules for the GT category in 1999. In 1999 the Porsche 996 GT3R was launched which was updated in 2001 to become the 996 GT3RS and then again in 2004 to become the 996 GT3RSR. In total, less than 200 cars were built over the 6-year period and the 996 GT3 R(S)R is one of the most successful GT cars ever built and has won its class in every arena it has entered such as 24hrs of Le Mans, 24hrs of Spa, 24hrs of Daytona, FIA GT championship, etc..

The 996 GT3-RS features a reinforced 6 speed manual gearbox and a naturally aspirated 3.6-liter Mezger flat-six engine tuned for maximum performance and durability in racing conditions. With a lightweight chassis, stripped interior, and extensive use of composite materials, the 996 GT3 RS emphasizes agility and performance. Aerodynamic upgrades, including a large rear wing and a more aggressive front splitter, optimize downforce for track use. The car is equipped with advanced suspension systems, centre-lock wheels, and racing brakes to handle the rigors of competitive motorsport.

Porsche produced only 23 units of the 2001-model year 996 GT3-RS specifically for racing purposes, making it the rarest model in the GT3-R/RS/RSR lineage. Their limited production and focus on motorsport make them highly sought-after among collectors and racing enthusiasts.

This car, VIN Nr #2S692064, was supplied by the factory on December 4th, 2001 through Porsche Motorsport USA to the ZIP Racing Team (Steven Ivankovich) who immediately entered the car for the 2002 and 2003 US-racing season with the main events being the 2002 Daytona 24hr, the 6 hours of Watkins Glen and the 2023 Sebring 12 hours where the car ran with race nr 33 in black “Hazardous” livery. After its last race at Sebring (the full race history of the car can be seen below in the History section) the car was re-painted in its current orange Hazardous livery and used as the T-car for the team’s other 996. The car stayed unused with ZIP Racing for several years until it was brought to UK by GT Classics and sold to its current Portuguese owner in 2018, who used the car sparingly thereby only adding two hours of running time to it.

#2S692064 was never crashed and – as shown in its accompanying Data Delivery Sheet – is “matching numbers” still retaining its original body/chassis (0420004), engine (M96/77 23005) and gearbox (G96 912002204). After a complete go-through in 2024, this 996 GT3-RS is sold in excellent and race-ready condition with its 3.6 litre engine only having 10 hours running while the gearbox has only 2 hours since its last strip and inspection. The engine has been re-mapped to its corresponding, legal 30.8mm restrictors, the 100-litre fuel cell is valid until 2028 and the car benefits from current crack test, new seat, belts and comes with a spare set of wheels.

This ex-Daytona 24hr and Sebring 12hr striking orange “Hazardous” Porsche 996 GT3-RS is a perfect entry into historic racing and is also super competitive in its class. Eligible for Peter Auto’s Endurance Racing Legends (including Le Mans Classic), Masters Endurance Legends, HSR Daytona 24 Classic, etc..

History

abc

 

Click here for further information


collectorscarworld is partnering with the most renowned classic car specialists and dealer-ships in the world. We always offer selected rare and sought-after collectors cars and supercars for sale and every day a special car is featured for one of our partners. The passion for classic cars is diverse, sometimes it concerns the beauty of forms that can be admired at a concours, sometimes it is the smell of rubber , old leather and gasoline at a racing event or trip in the sunset.

Or its a classic car you have great memories with or which your parents owned a longtime ago. Classic cars and supercars are an expression of the lifestyle that someone shares with other petrolheads, and which is immortal, enduring and always a lot of fun. If you are looking for a special car or need support in the evaluation and history of cars, please contact us at info@collectorscarworld.com

more information


INSTA6

Interested in further “Cars For Sale”? Click here.

 

 

Previous articleDriving A 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia In New York City
Next articleThe Ichiban Motorcycle
RMD was founded in 2004 by historic racer and collector Marc Devis. RMD has been active in the buying and selling of classic cars for the last 15 years whereby our focus and specialty has evolved towards classic race cars for today’s historic rallying and racing. They have been collecting, racing and rallying ourselves all over the world and they continue to do so with pleasure, professionalism and pride. After all, RMD firmly believes that these wonderful cars need to be driven for full enjoyment!