ISSIMI Official reviews the 997.1 GT2, exploring its evolution from earlier turbocharged 911s like the 930 Turbo and examining whether it truly deserves the “Widowmaker” reputation. Built around the motorsport-derived Mezger engine, the GT2 combines GT3-style suspension with a twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter flat-six producing about 523 hp and 500 lb-ft of...
The 997 GT2 debuted in late 2007 as a 2008 model. Its 3.6-liter flat-six engine, featuring variable geometry turbochargers and quad camshafts, produces 530hp at 6,500rpm and 505ft-lb torque at just 2,200rpm, maintaining a flat torque curve up to 4,500rpm. This power enables a 0-60mph time of 3.3 seconds and...
Is The 997 GT2 Really a $170k Experience? Based on the 997 Turbo, the GT2 was by the far the fastest and most powerful 911 at the time. Let’s see how it tackles some gorgeous open roads in Southern California, and explore whether perhaps the ultimate version of the 997...
19Bozzy92, our favorite YouTuber, has caught an absolute stunner this time around, across two videos. The stunner in question is a custom made Porsche Type 997 “911 GT2 RSR”, developed with specialists RS Tuning. They took an existing 2012 Type 997 911 GT3 RSR Evo chassis, plucked the engine from...