PORSCHE 911 GT2 RS (997)

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Another of Porsche’s masterpieces was the Porsche 911 GT2 RS (997), a supercar with 620 hp & 516 lb-ft of torque. These specialist driver’s cars are for driving & its sad to see that they are almost becoming stationary cars in multi-car collections. With current prices now exceeding £600K, can they even be used as originally intended for the enthusiast Porsche 911 driver.

Porsche 911 GT2 RS (997) GFOS 2011 by Jonathan Shuttleworth

With rear wheel drive only, a top speed of 209 mph & a weight of 1370 kg, this is one challenging & enjoyable supercar to drive.

Porsche 911 GT2 RS (997) GFOS 2011 by Jonathan Shuttleworth

The pure form & beauty of the wide body 911 shape is just perfect for the Porsche 911 GT2 RS (997).

Porsche 911 GT2 RS (997) GFOS 2011 by Jonathan Shuttleworth

Being a manual only car produced in a limited run of 500 cars only, defines the Porsche 911 GT2 RS (997) as a proper driver’s car.

Porsche 911 GT2 RS (997) GFOS 2011 by Jonathan Shuttleworth

19 inch wheels front & rear show the age of this car, even though the car was launched in just 2010. Having smaller wheels than the current generation of supercars, adds to the man & machine direct connection to the road surface.

Porsche 911 GT2 RS (997) GFOS 2011 by Jonathan Shuttleworth

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