2007 PORSCHE 911 GT2 (997) 3.6L 6MT (530 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The 2007 Porsche 911 GT2 was the fastest Porsche road car ever built to that time. It could do a 300 kph (186.5 mph) in just 33 seconds. And it wasn’t just about speed.

Over the years, Porsche launched a different road-going version to get the homologation for FIA racing in GT3 or GT2 categories. First, they were afraid that the car will be a flop on the market and the price will be too high. Then, the car-maker understood that people will pay hard money for a car that will impress everyone in friendly weekend races at the local race-track.

From the outside, the GT2 resembled the Turbo with the air-intakes on the rear wide fenders. The front bumper was inspired by the same brother but without the fog-lights. Its sleek profile was disturbed only by the big wing in the back, mounted on the engine lid. In the back, the car-maker didn’t want to brag more and installed only two exhausts.

Inside, the GT2 featured the same dashboard design as its siblings, with some adjustments. The five dials instrument cluster featured the GT2 logo in the tachometer. The PCM (Porsche Communication Management) infotainment system was on the center stack, even though was not needed on the race-track. The slim race-bucket seats were made out of carbon-fiber to reduce weight and, of course, they couldn’t tilt. Strangely, the car was fitted with cruise control. Maybe it was good to not exceed speed in the pit-lane.

The flat-six engine was a 530 hp monster. It was available exclusively with a six-speed manual and a light, single-mass, flywheel. The twin-turbo system allowed a smaller lag and, since they were with Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) they could hold a flat torque curve between 2200 rpm and 4500 rpm.