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This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2024 - Cars on Saturday the 9th of November, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT.
For over 20 years, Porsche’s GT3 has cemented its legend within the 911 dynasty, one which enhances the 911’s natural penchant for performance with additional flair and emotion. Powered by a high-revving, naturally aspirated flat-six linked to the rear wheels by – ideally - a manual gearbox, the GT3 is the purist’s 911.
In February 2021, Porsche introduced the GT3 version of the eighth-generation 911, the 992. The numbers were very impressive; 3, 996cc, 24v, naturally aspirated flat-six, 503bhp @ 8, 400rpm, 347lb/ ft @ 6, 100rpm, 6-speed manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive, 0-62mph in 3. 8 seconds, 199mph and 22mpg, however, it’s not simply numbers that separate it from its predecessor, the much revered 991. A new front suspension design utilised a double wishbone set-up rather than MacPherson struts and rose-joints allowing Porsche’s engineers to increase camber stiffness, and give the front tyres a far more consistent surface contact patch. In order to maximise the benefit of the performance from the double-wishbone set-up at the front, the multi-link rear suspension was also totally revised. Weight was saved in a number of areas including lightweight glass, new front wheels, new rear fascia, stainless exhaust and a carbon rear lid resulting in the new car weighing the same as the 991 GT3 even though it's physically larger.
In 2017 the ‘Touring Package’ was introduced giving a new focus to the GT3’s capabilities. It's brief, to refine the magic of the Motorsport department and make this 911 more suited to the road. Still retaining the winged GT3’s explosive 500bhp engine, the Touring’s more subtle styling proved captivating. The most obvious difference is the omission of the standard car's distinctive swan-neck fixed rear wing replaced by an automatically extending rear spoiler which generates downforce at high speeds whilst maintaining the classic 'flatback' 911 profile. In the case of the 992 GT3 there are only a few aesthetic details that distinguish the Touring from its be-winged sibling including painted front bumper inserts, aluminium window trim (rather than black anodised) and more interior surfaces trimmed in perforated leather and brushed aluminium.
Supplied new by Porsche Centre Swindon and first registered on 30th May 2022, this right-hand drive, 4-litre 992 GT3 Touring was ordered in Gentian Blue Metallic with an Exclusive Manufacture Mojave Beige interior.
Obviously no expense was spared when it came to ticking the option list which includes; 7-speed PDK, Touring Package Exterior in Black, PPF, Exterior Mirror Upper Trims Carbon, Lightweight Roof Carbon, Exclusive Design Taillights, LED Matric Main Headlights, Lifting System Front Axle, Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB), Exclusive Manufacture Mojave Beige Interior, Adaptive Sports Seats Plus 18 Way with Carbon back insert, Seat heating, Chrono Package, White Rev Dial, Steering Column Casing Leather, Bose Surround Sound System, Park Assist Rear including Reversing Camera and a Spare Key.
It's been with its current owner for 18 months and has two former registered keepers. The current indicated mileage is 2, 233 and was most recently serviced at Porsche Centre Hull - '2 year/ 20K service' on 27th September 2024 at 2, 172 miles. It's original Porsche Warranty is valid until 30th May 25.
