Introduced as the most powerful and high-performance production 911 variant ever built, the Porsche 991 GT2 RS boasts a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter engine delivering 700 HP to the rear wheels. The 991-generation GT2 RS is based on the 911 Turbo, inheriting its wide rear fenders and integrated side air intakes. It comes with louvered front fenders from the GT3 RS, a lightweight carbon fiber hood, a fixed rear wing, side skirts, and unique bumpers with large air intakes.
Live on Collecting Cars is a highly specified 991-generation Porsche 911 GT2 RS that was formerly-owned by F1 driver and 2015 Le Mans 24 Hours winner Nico Hulkenberg. The car has been enhanced with the Manthey Racing Performance Kit and features a tuned twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter flat-six now capable of producing 800 horsepower. The power is transmitted to the rear wheels through a seven-speed PDK automatic transmission with paddle shift.
Finished in Black, the cabin features a pair of carbon-fiber bucket seats trimmed in black leather with black Alcantara-trimmed seat centers. Notable details include red contrast stitching, embroidered headrests with additional ‘MR’ logos, and red accent seatbelts. The car rides on Weissach Pack 20-inch front and 21-inch rear center-lock magnesium wheels, with the rear wheels featuring carbon-fiber covering discs. The wheels are equipped with carbon-ceramic discs and red calipers, a reported ‘CXX’ option requested by Nico Rosberg.
Factory-fitted equipment includes Sport Chrono, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, front axle lift, a switchable exhaust system, heated and electrically adjustable front seats, and a touchscreen PCM infotainment system with satellite navigation.
This 991.2-generation Porsche 911 GT2 RS, previously owned by F1 driver and Le Mans winner Nico Hulkenberg, is a thrilling example of the marque’s potent supercar. Specified with Manthey-Racing performance upgrades and offered with just 12,437 kilometers on the odometer, this Porsche stands as a spectacular example of one of the Stuttgart marque’s greatest ever road cars.
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