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 two-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 recipe 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 an attention-focussing 523bhp and 500 lbs foot of torque, which results in a maximum speed in excess of 210mph and a 0-60mph time of just 3.6 seconds!This particular GT2 is a LHD example that hails from the United Arab Emirates where it was originally sold at Ali and Sons Porsche Abu Dhabi. The first owner of the car was Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan who is a member of the ruling Royal Family and we believe he owned the car until around 2012 when the car changed hands, before our vendor subsequently bought it in late 2014.

Following purchasing and importing the car, our vendor set about having the car correctly converted to UK specification and IVA tested in order to be able to register it in the UK and this process was completed.

This well optioned GT2 is a 'comfort pack' example, finished in Meteor Grey with Black alcantara/leather interior. Having covered just 13,800 miles the car has been very well maintained though its life with the service book showing a full Porsche service history as detailed below:

15/10/09 - Porsche Service center Abu Dhabi - 4,139kms10/03/10 - Porsche Service center Abu Dhabi - 7,375kms26/07/13 - Al Nabooda LLC Porsche Dubai - 21,111kms21/09/16 - Porsche Centre Sutton Coldfield - 13,568 mls

The most recent service was a major one and included a 'Porsche 111-point check', and a Porsche Warranty until September 2017.

Presented with its Porsche book pack and a history file including past invoices, the Porsche Warranty (09/17) and the print out from the 111-point check.

Boasting an excellent history and great specification, this GT2 is surely one of the finest examples available.

*Cherished Number plate not included in sale