2008 Porsche 911 (997) GT2

The prospect of combining the most powerful turbo engine in their range at the time, with a manual gearbox and mounting them in a 2-wheel drive lightweight 911 was the inspiration for the, rather special, Porsche 911 GT2. At the same time, Porsche upgrade and modify the suspension, brakes and 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 997 GT2 version of the Porsche 911, introduced in 2008 and produced until 2012. The engine uses twin variable geometry water cooled turbochargers producing a serious 523bhp and 500 lbs foot of torque, which leads to a maximum speed in excess of 210mph and a 0-60mph time of just 3.6 seconds!

This 2008, UK Delivered Generation 1, GT2 has been subject to much expenditure resulting in its current specification.

Shortly after purchasing the car, the second of its two owners decide to convert the car to GT2 RS exterior specification, combining the driver friendly road manners of the GT2 with the dramatic looks of the RS, without the rather focused driving characteristics of the RS. At great expense, the car was converted using the RS carbon fibre bonnet and detailing ( such as the side intakes), RS wheels were fitted and the bumpers and headlights changed to Gen II specification to complete the look. Inside the car retains the more civilised interior of the GT2 with the addition of a roll cage and harnesses.

Showing just 51,300 miles at the time of cataloguing, the car has clearly been well maintained over these miles with a comprehensive service history and many invoices showing that no expenditure has been spared on this stunning Porsche.

With the GT2 RS becoming increasingly more unobtainable and with a price tag to match, this car neatly fills the gap as a useable and sensible alternative to a GT2 RS, and at our guide, is possibly one of the most affordable GT2s available on the open market.