2008 Porsche 911 (997) GT2 Clubsport

The prospect of combining the most powerful turbo engine in their range at the time, with a manual gearbox and mounting them in a rear-wheel drive, lightweight 911 was the inspiration for the, rather special, Porsche 911 GT2. At the same time, Porsche upgrade and modify the suspension and brakes, increase the engine output whilst lightening and removing interior components to create the ultimate driver's version of the car at that time. This recipé has been used with the 993, 996 and 997 versions of their iconic 911 model.

This car is the GT2 version of the 911 (997), introduced in 2008 and produced until 2012. The engine uses twin, variable-geometry, water cooled turbochargers producing a thumping 523bhp and 500 lbs foot of torque, leading to a maximum speed in excess of 210mph and a 0-60mph time of just 3.6 seconds! Essentially it's a 997 Turbo with more power fed through the rear wheels only, a track orientated suspension and brake set up, and a GT3 interior. To be taken seriously.

Additionally, for those customers who wanted to go a little further, a Clubsport Package (M003) was a no-cost option and offered fire-retardant cloth lined Recaros, six-point race harnesses, a bolt-in rear roll cage (front section supplied separately), fire extinguisher and a battery cut-off switch.

Finished in Basalt Black Metallic with a Black leather interior, this GT2 is a UK, right-hand drive car delivered and registered by Porsche Reading on 30/07/2008 having been ordered for a customer by Porsche Centre Hatfield in May. In addition to the Clubsport Package, the option boxes had been well ticked and they included 19-inch GT3 wheels, Sport bucket seats, vehicle tracking system, side skirts, the Carbon Package, Extended Navigation module, the Chrono package and Telephone Module.

The car has been enjoyed by two owners, with the current one having purchased it in May 2012 when it had covered 25,000 miles. The current indicated mileage is 40,948, and it benefits from full Porsche service history, details below;

Porsche Hatfield 21/06/2010 @ 18457 (Minor)

Porsche reading 16/06/2012 @ 26600 (Major)

Porsche Reading 17/06/2014 @ 35201 (Minor plus drive belt replaced and new clutch total bill £4,736

Porsche Reading 15/06/2016 @ 40733 (Major)

The brake fluids were changed at each service.

An 'Extended Porsche Warranty' (cost £2,040) valid until August 2018 comes with the car and is fully transferable between private individuals. A bespoke Porsche car cover is also included in the sale.

A lovely example of the focused Clubsport with low ownership and a full history, and we welcome any inspection.