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2000 Porsche 911 GT3 R

France • 9 Jun 2023

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This is a 2000 Porsche 911 GT3 R, chassis number WP0ZZZ99ZYS692075, one of approximately 65 built to that year's specification. It has a documented racing history, including participation in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and is ideally suited for historic racing series. The car is currently undergoing race preparation.

Condition

7 / 10

Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

WP0ZZZ99ZYS692075

Odometer:

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RHD/LHD:

RHD

At the turn of the new millennium, and with the successes of the 993-generation 911 RSR still fresh in the minds of many, Porsche stepped back from factory racing.

The RSR's replacement would be campaigned not by a Works outfit, but by numerous privateer teams with Porsche lending support.

This heralded an entirely new iteration of 911, based on the GT3 model.

Launched in 1999, the 996-generation GT3 R was the first of the water-cooled racers.

Its 3.6-litre flat-six Type M96/77 engine produced approximately 405 horsepower, fitted with a 41.3-mm air restrictor plate to comply with FIA category regulations.

The GT3 R enjoyed huge success with notable class wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1999 and 2000.

It is thought that just 65 examples of the racing car were built to 2000 model-year specification, including the machine offered here.

Delivered new to Skea Racing International of Perth, Australia in December 1999, this car's first competitive race was the 24 Hours of Daytona on...