2001 Porsche 911 (996) GT2

Throughout recent Porsche 911 history the GT2 has been the fastest, most focused and most expensive version of the iconic car. In 2000, when Porsche introduced the 996 version with 483 bhp and no four-wheel drive or driver aids, it quickly gained a reputation as the ultimate driver's car. This makes the GT2 one of the more interesting cars of recent times as most GT Porsches go on to become collectable and thus a car with a reputation like this can only gain kudos and legendary status over time.

No four wheel drive, stability control or traction control, no rear seats, thin glass and a 30mm lower ride height set the opening scene.

At the back, the GT2 has a larger fixed wing with extra air intakes tucked into the supports to feed the turbochargers. Inside, carbon trim is liberally added and there are huge race-style leather seats, but no rear seats.

The 483bhp engine is derived directly from the company's Le Mans winning 911 GT1 with a twin turbo 3.6-litre configuration featuring magnesium alloy and titanium in abundance. The advanced 6-speed gearbox is derived from the GT2 race cars which have over 1 million miles of racing to their credit, and 0-60 is just 4 seconds and 0-100 in 8.5.

This particular, privately owned car is in superb, original condition having being UK supplied (C16) in right-hand drive and first registered in August 2001. It has now covered just 38,400 miles and comes complete with a full Porsche service history, which is a mix of main dealer and noted Porsche specialists. Finished in it's original Artic Silver with black leather which includes both the sports competition seats and dashboard, it also features factory options of Bi-Xenon headlights, colour coded centre console, vents and hand brake and a carbon pack to the door sills, steering wheel and seat backs. The car is matching numbers throughout and has a detailed history file with the original service pack and handbooks. Our vendor, who has owned the car for over 5 years, confirms it is incident free and a fantastic car to drive.

Recently serviced in May of this year and complete with a fresh MOT and all tyres in excellent order, this car is ready to be enjoyed as a rare and now recognised classic and highly collectable Porsche.