Introduced to replace the 993-generation GT2, the 996 GT2 was built in the same vein as its predecessor, offering the maximum level of performance that Porsche could extract from its current generation 911.

Entering production in 2001, the GT2’s modified lighter body shell and 462 brake-horsepower 3.6-litre engine propelled it to 100 km/h in just 4.1 seconds.

Although not commonly known, Porsche introduced a “MkII” version of the 996 GT2 in 2003 .

While no body modifications were made, engineers managed to squeeze even more power from the flat-six engine, bringing the final figure to 483 brake-horsepower.

These variants specified with the Clubsport package received features not previously available, including an exposed carbon fibre rear wing, updated suspension, special alloy wheels, as well as carbon-look mirrors and radiator surrounds.

Porsche did not openly advertise this model, and as such it became something of an ‘insider’ car; just 16 examples of the 996 GT2 MkII Clubsport...