2007 Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS

In February 2006, Porsche revealed their first generation 997 GT3, and in common with all GT2 and GT3 iterations, most of the developments and upgrades were directly related to performance improvements on their competition cars and the associated homologation requirements for FIA approval. In addition to the new 415bhp, 3.6-litre flat-six with its six-speed box, the vehicle pioneered "zero lift" aerodynamics, meaning, at speed, the body shape created only aerodynamic downforce with no grip-diminishing lift, and made extensive use of a racing-related version of Porsche's active PASM suspension system. This made it the first of the quick RS or GT3 versions to feature an electronically-adjustable suspension setup.

An 'RS' version of the GT3 became available in October of that year weighing some 20 kilos less, and this saving was achieved by the use of a carbon fibre rear wing, a plastic engine cover and a lightweight rear window made from the same material. A slightly wider track was concealed in the muscular rear end provided by the Carrera 4 shell, aiding grip and stability at the expense of a little bit more drag, however, the reduction in weight to 1,375Kg resulted in an improved power to weight ratio of 300bhp /ton.

This 2007, left-hand drive, GT3 RS is finished in Carrera White complemented by the Carbon Fibre Pack and RS 'Satin' alloy wheels. The interior has been completed in Charcoal Black with a factory-fitted, full multi-point roll cage, Nomex racing seats with full harnesses, along with a conventional shoulder belt in matching red. As you might expect, the car is superbly equipped. Dynamically it's fitted with 4-Wheel Drive, ABS, Full GT3 RS Fibre Pack including the Mirrors, Rear Spoiler and bonnet vent, Anti-Lock Brakes, and Xenon Head Lights.

In terms of driver comfort, it has Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Central Locking, Electric Windows, Power-assisted Steering (PAS), Tilt Steering Wheel, Sat-Nav, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags, Immobiliser/Alarm, In-Car Entertainment, AM/FM Stereo, and Premium Sound System

However, although it's perfectly feasible to pop to the shops in the RS, visiting Tescos is not its 'Raison d'Etre'. This is as close as it gets to a full race-prepared car for the road. The suspension has been upgraded to KW Coil-overs with an Electronic Cancelling kit (£3,600) which can be set to the driver's preference for road or track, the exhaust is now an Akrapovic three-piece system (£9,500) which sounds incredible, and the clutch has been beefed-up with a Carbon Clutch pack.

This remarkable car started life in Germany and was sold by Porsche Stuttgart in Dec 2007. Its initial service was carried out by Porsche main dealers at 1,252 Kms on 02-2008, and then 14,270kms-April 2011 at Porsche Osnabruck, 33,540kms-August 2014 at Porsche Bonn, and 36,006-September 2016 at Dick Lovett Porsche Swindon. It was enjoyed by two owners in Germany before being imported to the UK and registered on 01/11/2016

The car is accompanied by all its manuals in the leather owner's wallet, two sets of keys, invoices for works carried out, all the German paperwork, import papers, Certificate of Conformity, its UK V5c, and a fresh MOT. The current indicated mileage is 22,879 miles and the most recent 'over-rev' report was clean.

This is a superbly focused Porsche and we welcome any inspection.