2003 Porsche 911 (996) GT3 RS

Rewind to 2003 and Ferrari launched the track-focused Challenge Stradale version of their 360, having reduced the base car's weight and refined its performance and, naturally, Porsche responded by releasing its challenger, the equally focused 996 GT3 RS. The first water-cooled 911 to wear the RS badge, the 996 GT3RS was similarly lightened, in the Porsche's case by the adoption of a polycarbonate rear window and carbon fibre wing and bonnet. Other tweaks included an altered engine specification with work focused on the cylinder head, uprated springs & dampers and the option of ceramic composite brakes.

Offered here from a stable of other fine Porsches by a long-term Porsche Club GB member is this right-hand drive 2003, 996 GT3 RS which was originally delivered new to Hong Kong to the garage of wealthy businessman and car collector Philip Ma. It was under his ownership that the original service book was misplaced, however, a replacement was sourced and re-stamped by Porsche Hong Kong.

Finished in Carrera White with red "RS Script' & decals the specification of this car includes; Nomex bucket seats, a full body coloured roll cage, air conditioning, top tinted windscreen and electrically adjustable door mirrors. Although originally delivered with Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake discs (PCCB), this car is now running brand new steel discs, for more road-friendly stopping power.

This car has been imported with all taxes paid, and, as a result is now wearing a UK registration plate and is supplied with a UK V5c and an MoT until October '16. Included in the history file are servicing invoices, the service manual and the original bill of sale in Hong Kong. At the time of cataloguing, this car had covered a mere 3,277 miles from new! We understand, but cannot confirm, that this car could re-enter and be registered in Hong Kong with no duties or taxes to pay.

Of the 682 cars produced in total, only 140 of the Porsche 996 GT3 RS were in right-hand drive form worldwide. This rare car, bearing the legendary RennSport initials, is now one for the purist and should not be overlooked in any modern Porsche collection.