2000 Porsche 911 GT3 R

In 2000, Porsche developed and built a handful of race prepped GT3’s (total production of 66 vehicles) for track use only…the 996 GT3 R was born. UK based Ricardo Vehicle Engineering took this particular example a step further, beginning with a brand new chassis from Porsche. The chassis was stripped down and every seam welded in order to stiffen the body shell and improve torsional rigidity. (This would later be outlawed by Le Mans regulations) Weighing 2,442 lbs., (per Le Mans regulations) this very special edition vehicle is ready to run in Porsche Club of America or Vintage/Historic series races and boasts a laundry list of high performance enhancements for which no expenses were spared.

Engine

Porsche Prototype Engine from Ruby Tuesday Team

3.8 Liter 6 Cylinder Engine – 3800 cc, 76.4 mm Stroke, 102.7 mm Bore

Power – 510 HP @ 8500 RPM

Maximum Torque – 325 FT/LBS @7500 rpm

Maximum RPM – 9200 RPM

Water cooled with oil heat exchanger

Dry-sump lubrication

Six throttle valve intake system

Bosche MS 3.1 fuel injection with detonation control

Open exhaust manifold without catalytic converter

108 RON octane leaded fuel

Powertrain

Six-speed manual transmission type G96/61 with oil cooler cable controlled gear shift mechanism

Rear wheel drive

Single mass flywheel with racing clutch

Limited slip differential – 40/65

Bodywork / Carbon Fiber

Revised 996 chassis with front and rear composite fender flares, front fenders and nose, front and rear hood, doors, rear tail and rear lid

Aerodynamically optimized front nose and rear tail

Welded-in safety roll cage

Racing bucket seat (driver only)

Six-point seat belt/harness

MOMO steering wheel

Fire extinguisher

100 Liter FT 3 safety fuel cell

Air jacks

Plastic door, side and rear windows

Suspension (Upgraded to Newer RSR)

Electronically actuated power steering

McPherson front suspension with ball joints

Multilink rear axle with ball joints

Coil springs with adjustable ride height and rate

Moton adjustable shock absorbers

Magnesium one piece BBS wheels (Front – 18”x10”, Rear – 18”x11”)

Center lock hubs/wheels

Five position adjustable front roll bar

Three position adjustable rear roll bar

Pankle drive shafts with CV joints

Brake System with Bosch Racing ABS

Twin pedal system with two master cylinders and balance bar

Internally vented brake discs (Front – 380 mm diameter, Rear – 355 mm diameter)

Electronics

Bosch MS 3.1 engine management system

Stack display with integrated data recording (data recording device optional)

Lap trigger over stack display

12 V 50 Ah battery

110 A alternator

This GT3 R has nothing short of hallowed racing history having participated in the following events:

2001 – Le Mans series

2002 – 12 Hours of Sebring

2002 – Petite Le Mans

2003 – 12 Hours of Sebring

2003 – Petite Le Mans

2004 – 12 Hours of Sebring

In 2015 the motor was rebuilt including new bearings and rings. The unique engine was built by the Ruby Tuesday racing team and is directly out of a prototype. Custom connecting rods, pistons and cam shaft are all unique and were specifically developed for this engine. Recently, the transmission and rear differential were also rebuilt. The car has new paint, no scratches and is ready to go. Don’t miss the opportunity to own and enjoy such a unique race car and piece of Porsche racing history.

Actual VIN for this vehicle: WPOZZZ99Z1S69208

This is a non standard VIN due to the car's European Racing origins.