In my previous article, I wrote about how the 997.1 Porsche 911 GT3 was being sold for over 300 million yen, but this time I'd like to talk about how the value of the 997 (997.2) Porsche 911 GT3 RS is being reevaluated.
*The reason why the 997 GT3 is priced at over 300 million yen is because the car is being sold as "art."And the price is not based only on the performance of the car, just to be clear.
A total of 541 997.2-type Porsche 911 GT3 RS cars were produced for the American market over a two-year period, and one of the key selling points of this generation was that it was the last GT3 RS model to feature a six-speed manual transmission.
From the next generation GT3 RS, all transmissions will be PDK.
Another key selling point of the 997-generation GT3 RS is that it is equipped with a 3.8-liter Mezger flat-six engine that produces 450 horsepower and 430 Nm of torque.
This is the "Metzger engine".
I often see and hear things like "The Mezger engine is amazing" or "Mezger is great," but I don't actually really understand what is so good about Mezger engines.
I think I'm starting to understand things a little at a time, so I hope to write another article about the Mezger engine next year.
This is a great opportunityMy encounter with the 997.1 Porsche 911 GT3It's like homework for
Anyway, the 997.2 Porsche 911 GT3 RS being auctioned this time has a Carrara White body with light gold decals.
The 19-inch multi-spoke wheels are fitted with Michelin tyres, and the car is also equipped with PCCB, a front axle lift and dynamic cornering headlights.
The interior is simple, but includes an Alcantara steering wheel, leather and Alcantara bucket seats, a CD stereo, and automatic climate control.
With five days left until the auction ends (as of December 29, 2024), the bid is currently at $210,000 (approximately 33.15 million yen).
When this car was sold new in the United States, the price was about $130,000 (approximately 20.52 million yen), which would be about $188,000 (approximately 29.68 million yen) in today's price after adjusting for inflation. So even though it is a 14-year-old car with only 45,000 miles (approximately 72,400 km), it is still priced quite high, even higher than when it was new.
Of course, the final price may be even higher.
Currently, in the US, the newer 2016 991-generation GT3 RS is available for under $190,000, which is said to indicate the increasing popularity of the 997.2 GT3 RS.
Here's the auction site:Bring a Trailer
Source:
◆14 Years And 45K Miles Later, This Manual Porsche 997 GT3 RS Is Worth More Than New
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Related article:
◆997.1 Porsche 911 GT3 sold for over 300 million yen
◆The 997 Porsche 911 GT3 has been delivered
I'm Rika, the author of this article. Ever since Porsche 911 became my favorite car, I've become totally addicted to Porsche, and I can't stop loving Porsche, so I started this blog. My favorite cars are 911 Carrera (991.2), 911 Carrera Cabriolet (992.1), and 911 Carrera T (992.1).
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