2002 Porsche 996 GT3 RS (RSR) Manthey Racing For Sale
Year
2002
Make
Porsche
Model
GT3 RS (RSR)
VIN
WP0ZZZ99Z2S692081
Mileage
TBD
Location
USA
Price
$250,000.00
Accepting Offers
Description
This 2002 Porsche 996 GT3 RS is one of only fifty cars produced by Porsche Motorsport in Weissach between 2001 and 2004. It is in immaculate condition and ready to race. It was originally purchased from Porsche AG by Rene Snel in 2002 through his paper and cardboard company Golfkarton BV (Paper Projects).
Rene raced at the highest level in his region.
In 2005 Snel Motorsport updated this 996 GT3 RS to RSR specifications. A new 996 GT3 RS bodyshell was purchased from Porsche AG. The car was built to compete against 997 RSR’s in the Dutch Supercar Challenge and Special Tourenwagen Trophy, upgraded with many 997 RSR parts, including ABS, suspension and sequential gearbox. A special 3.9-liter engine was built by Manthey Racing.
In 2009 Rene stopped racing this 996 GT3 RS in favor of a GT2 RSR that Snel Motorsports had been developing.
At this time the 996 GT3 RS engine and gearbox were rebuilt by Manthey Racing.
The car was serviced and started each year to ensure it was in good condition, until it was sold to the current owner in 2015.
Under current ownership it has been fitted with a Megaline paddle shift system. The gearbox has the taller 5th and 6th Daytona gear ratios installed. The stock sequential shifter is included in the sale. A sprint spec. gearbox is available additionally for $15,000.00.
The original Paper Projects livery wrap was reproduced by Andy Blackmore Design and fitted to the car. The current owner has run the car for approximately 10 hours.
In 2002 Porsche produced the Porsche 996 GT3 RS essentially a homologation special limited-production model, built to comply with racing regulations rather than for mass production, only 682 of these high-performance street cars were produced.
The 996 GT3 RS racecar has a strong racing heritage and competed in various racing series, including the American Le Mans Series.
Derived from the dominant 996 GT3 R, the 996 GT3 RS racecar offered several technical improvements, ensuring optimal competitiveness. Porsche Motorsport in Weissach produced fifty 996 GT3 RS racecars. The new rear wing was one of the most striking differences together with the front section and the new aerodynamic package.
Many technical improvements were made to the 3.6-liter six-cylinder boxer engine increasing efficiency and reliability. Producing 420 hp at 8200 rpm and 287 ft lbs. of torque at 7250 rpm. Porsche retained the tried and tested six individual throttle body intake system, titanium internal components and the dry sump oil system with oil-water heat exchanger. Due to the increased torque output the six-speed transaxle gearbox adopted components from the 993 GT2 for durability. An oil water heat exchanger with increased efficiency replaced its predecessors problematic oil air cooled heat exchanger.
The suspension comprised the traditional McPherson struts at the front and the Porsche multi-link rear with multi adjustable dampers with a range of springs available for selection, spherical bearing joints and adjustable anti-roll bars. The brake system with four piston fixed aluminum calipers with 32 mm thick, ventilated rotors, 380 mm diameter at the front and 355 mm diameter at the rear.
The 996 GT3 RS was successful in its class, it also achieved overall victories at the 2003 Daytona 24-hour race with Jörg Bergmeister and Timo Bernhard prevailing over the more powerful new Daytona Prototypes. The same year for the first time in the history of the FIA GT Championship, driving an NGT car, Stéphane Ortelli, Marc Lieb and Romain Dumas won the Spa-Francorchamps 24-hour race.
For the 2004 and 2005 racing season, Porsche Motorsport changed to the newly developed 996 RSR.
Summary:
2001 – 2004 Porsche 996 GT3 RS
Chassis:
Steel unibody weight optimized 911 GT3 body shell
Adjustable rear wing with raised wing profile
Carbon fiber hood, front fenders, and doors
Carbon fiber nose section with additional air intakes for engine and brake cooling
Makralon door windows, sides and rear screen
Interior:
Integral roll cage
MoTeC dash
Quick release Momo steering wheel
Recaro Racing bucket seat (drivers’ side only)
Six-point safety harness.
Fire extinguisher compliant with FIA standard (AFFF, capacity 4 liters)
Panel quick release fittings
Air jacks
Interior color Porsche Carrara white
Engine: M96/77 Aluminum
Configuration: Flat 6 cylinder (boxer), naturally aspirated, water cooled
Displacement: 3,598 cc (This car has a Manthey 3.9 liter)
Bore: 100.0 mm
Stroke: 76.4 mm
Compression: 11.7:1
Valvetrain: 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Management: Bosch MS 3.1 Fuel Injection
Gearbox: 6 speed, transaxle, rear wheel drive (This car has a sequential with Megaline paddle shift system)
Suspension & Steering:
Front suspension:
Independent McPherson Strut
3-way adjustable dampers
Adjustable coil springs
Aluminum wishbones
Spherical bearing joints
Adjustable blade anti-roll bar
Rear suspension:
Independent multi-link
2-way adjustable dampers
Adjustable coil springs
Spherical bearing joints
Adjustable blade anti-roll bar
Steering:
Rack and-pinion with electrically powered servo assistance
Brakes:
Front:
Caliper: Fixed aluminum, four pistons
Rotor: One piece steel, ventilated cross-drilled, diameter 380 mm, thickness 32 mm
Brake pad thickness: 26.5 mm
Brake pad delivery specification: Pagid RS 19 (Yellow)
Rear:
Caliper: Fixed aluminum, four pistons
Rotor: One piece steel, ventilated cross-drilled, diameter 355 mm, thickness 32 mm
Brake pad thickness: 26.5 mm
Brake pad delivery specification: Pagid RS 19 (Yellow)
Twin brake master cylinders operated via a driver adjustable brake balance bar
Wheels & Tires:
Front: Center lock three-piece BBS-Racing wheels 10J x 18″
Rear: Center lock three-piece BBS-Racing wheels 11J x18″
Front tires delivery specification Pirelli 245/645-18 (rain)
Rear tires delivery specification Pirelli 295/680-18 (rain)
Dimensions & Weight:
Length: 4430 mm
Width: 1828 mm over front axle – 1765 mm over rear axle
Wheelbase: 2350 mm
Front track width: 1562 mm
Rear track width: 1578 mm
Dry Weight: 1100 kg
Fluid Capacities:
Fuel: 100 liters FT3 safety fuel cell with FIA homologated quick fill couplings
Engine: 12 liters
Gearbox: 3.4 liters
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