MarketPlace: German-Market 2000 Porsche 996 GT3
Vehicle Details
- Year: 2000
- Make: Porsche
- Model: 911 GT3
- VIN: WP0ZZZ99ZYS691295
- Mileage Shown: 93,345km
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Black
- Seller Type: Private Party
- Location: Miami Beach, FL 33140
- Country: United States of America
- Lot #: V-0057867-MP
Created as a road-going homologation model for the FIA GT3 Cup race series in 1999, the original Porsche 996.1 GT3 features a 3.6-liter Mezger flat-six engine derived from the Le Mans-winning 911 GT1 race car. The 996.1 GT3 was never offered for sale in North America, and only 1,868 examples were produced for RoW markets between 1999 and 2001. Finished in Black over a matching leather interior, this 2000 example was originally sold in Germany and factory equipped with Recaro leather Clubsport bucket seats, air conditioning, front and side airbags, full leather upholstery, aluminum instrument dials, and a Porsche CDR 22 radio. It also features a dealer-installed Porsche Tequipment roll bar with red Schroth safety harnesses. The car was imported to France in 2006, where it remained with a single owner until it was purchased by the current owner and imported to the U.S. on February 10th, 2025, only four days after its 25th manufacturing date anniversary. A rare opportunity to own a U.S.-registered 996.1 GT3, this car is now being offered for auction out of Florida, accompanied by a clean Montana title, a large file of invoices, and documented inspection history from new.
The original GT3 uses the bodyshell of the 996 Carrera 4, leveraging its additional front-end stiffening. Compared to other 996 models, the GT3 features a unique front spoiler, side skirts, and a fixed body-colored rear wing. This example is finished in Black and rides on aftermarket TUV-certified 18” Cargraphic three-piece wheels in black. The seller notes that the paint chips on the front bumper, hood, and side mirrors are consistent with the vehicle’s mileage, slight signs of paintwork are noted on the front fenders, and the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires are older. Detailed images are provided in the gallery.
The interior features premium Black full leather upholstery with extended stitching along the dashboard and door panels, optional Recaro Clubsport bucket seats with embossed headrests, aluminum instrument dials, and a dealer-installed Porsche Tequipment chrome roll bar with red Schroth safety harnesses. The car was also optioned with front and side airbags, air conditioning, and a Porsche CDR 22 radio.
The original GT3’s 3.6-liter Mezger M96/79 flat-six engine is derived from the 911 GT1 Le Mans car and features integrated dry-sump lubrication, titanium connecting rods, lightweight pistons, and a nitride-hardened crankshaft. It delivers up to 360 HP and 273 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels through a 6-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential. The GT3’s suspension includes uprated wheel bearings and rod ends, adjustable coilovers, and adjustable anti-roll bars. Stopping power comes from fixed 6-piston front and 4-piston rear brake calipers with cross-drilled rotors. Service records dating back to 2006 show a clutch kit replaced by a Porsche dealer 66k kilometers and the replacement of an A/C condenser and cooling radiators in 2018. The car passed a French technical inspection in August 2024 and underwent an inspection by a local Porsche specialist upon arrival in the U.S. The most recent oil change was at 91k kilometers.
This sale will include owner’s manuals, a toolkit, a tire inflator, a first-aid kit, service records, and a clean title.
Auction Results
- Sold for: $100,000
- Auction End: May 28, 2025 02:44:57PM UTC
- Number of Offers: 2
Comments (25)
Sold for $100,000
$100,000 offer from Palisades, NY (10964)
Offer in the amount of $90,000
Bid in the amount of $83,996
Bid in the amount of $81,250
Bid in the amount of $80,996
Bid in the amount of $77,777
Hi, welcome to the last day of the auction of one of the very few Mk.1 GT3's that have been imported and titled for road use in the US. I'm here for any questions.
One thing that I did want to point out that came up in a PM was that when I bought the car in France last summer, as part of the sale it went through the "contrôle technique" which is the very through French technical inspection with 133 mechanical checkpoints which can lead to 610 possible reasons for failure (including emissions). Picture 303 shows that the CT is is still valid through 31 July 2025 (the same picture also shows that the French insurance has expired...but obviously I have US insurance (USAA)).
A few other reminders of the specialness of this first iteration of the GT3:
1. Only 1868 examples made.
2. The starting point for each GT3 was the stiffer, reinforced galvanised steel bodyshell from the 996 Carrera 4 Coupe. To this, new mounting points were added for the engine and gearbox.
3. Long-range 89-litre fuel tank (you really notice the rage when you fill it up, as I noted in one of the videos - in highway driving it will go up to 800 km.
4. Unlike the later 996.2, the 996.1 GT3 has a mechanical throttle cable (top left in picture 217). This offers a more engaging, visceral driving experience. A Mechanically operated cable boot and frunk is standard as well.
5. The GT3’s party piece was its all bells and whistles Type M96/76 engine which, unlike the regular Carrera motor, was derived from the Hans Mezger-designed GT1 power unit. Compared to the 3.4-litre Flat 6 fitted to the 996 Carrera, the GT3 engine had 4mm bigger cylinder bores (100mm) and a 1.6mm shorter stroke (76.4mm). Displacement was 3600cc which represented a gain of 213cc.
6. The M96/76 also featured a low friction valve train plus lightweight forged pistons and titanium connecting rods.
7. With 355bhp at 7200rpm the GT3 was the most powerful normally aspirated 911 ever offered to the public. Its torque rating was 273lb-ft at 5000rpm. For comparison, the regular 996 pumped out 296bhp at 6800rpm and 258lb-ft at 4600rpm
8. No traction control system was employed nor was the Porsche Stability Management system. The only driver aid featured was the Bosch M5.3 anti-lock brake software, which was re-tuned for the GT3 application.
9. Transmission was through a reinforced clutch and mechanical limited-slip differential.
10. At 1350kg, the GT3 weighed 40kg less than a standard 996 Carrera Coupe and 95kg less than a Carrera 4 Coupe. Top speed went from 171mph to 188mph. The 0-62mph time dropped from 5.2 seconds to 4.7 seconds.
11. Significantly, the GT3 became the first production car to circulate the fabled Nurburgring in under eight minutes when Walter Rohrl recorded a lap of 7 minutes 56.33 seconds.
Happy bidding on this unique car!
Gorgeous car.
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Hi, sorry for the delay, but I had to wait until morning to take the paint meter pictures. Luckily, a sunny morning in South Florida!
As noted in the description, the front of the car has had a respray, probably a while ago as there are road chips, which I've tried to highlight. The front is around 11- 12 (14 on the left fender)mils and the rest of the car is around 7 mls which is factory thickness for 996.1 GT3's and which were a lot more hand built than the regular models.
You saw the DME which I included in the original pictures. It shows 27 ignitions in Range 2, which means a mis-shift of about 1/100th of a second (or something like that). As it was about 400 operating hours ago (probably like 10-15 years ago given the mileage), I am told by mechanics that have seen the car that this is a non-issue and Porsche would certify the car if it was at a dealer.
Please let me know if there are any more questions.
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Never mind. Saw the DME
Wondering if you’re going to do paint meter readings and a DME? Thanks
I know the seller and car personally, amazing example of an early GT3 acquired by a true Porschephile. Bid with confidence. This car should go for all the money!
Awesome car!
Thanks guys. I know these early cars well, have driven one and was trying to import one when the dollar moved down against the euro and made the deal less sweet. I am really hoping to get this one. Gonna be a long 6 days.
Hi - thanks for the comments and the bid.
There's actually a brand new video out on GT3's and whatever you think about the main premise, the first 5 minutes (after a minute or so of new GT3's) tell you what is so specifically special about the 996.1 GT3, which was built to save Porsche and keep it racing.
The link is here: https://youtu.be/KI8230Mg_0A?si=Qt0B-9jgHx3_e7NZ
I'd also point out that one of the films of the 996.1 GT3 in action shows a car with what looks like the same Cargraphic wheels as this one.
I know the seller personally. A well- respected member of our Porsche community, he takes great care of his cars. Whoever takes this car home is going to be very, very happy.
Bid in the amount of $75,000
Love the 996.1 GT3! Will be keeping an eye on this one.
Very cool.
Great seller - known personally. This is a rare and incredibly well-preserved 996.1 GT3, one of the most analog and rewarding modern-era 911s out there. I’ve spent time around both the car and owner - serious pedigree. The winner will not regret it. GLWA!
Great car. This is the one to have and enjoy
Hi everyone, welcome to my auction.
This car is one of the very few (maybe 10 or so) 996.1 GT3's that have been imported into the US. This is the first version of the GT3 - the homologation version that was built so Porsche could go out and race in the FIA GT3 cup. Only 1,868 were built and none were imported into the US. Because of EPA regulations, street legal versions can only be imported once each car turns 25 years old (the first were built in the summer of 1999). This car was first registered On 2/10/2000. I bought it in Lyon, France, in July 2024, where it was owned by one person since 2006 (who also kept a full file of meticulous records). and it reached the US on 2/14/2025 - four days after its 25th birthday. I had the fun of driving it down to Miami from the port in Brunswick and then also up and back to Werks Reunion at Amelia in March (its also been to a few Porsche events in Miami). All I can say is that it drives amazingly.
This car is not a garage queen. It has been driven and is currently at about 93,400km (58,000 mi) and has the chips on the front to prove it. However, it also has a number of factory high spec features, which are not on all 996.1 GT3's, including full leather interior (stitching on the dash and doors), full leather Recaro bucket seats with an embossed crest, and white (aluminum) gages. The climate control a/c blows ice cold in Miami (or I guess French Riviera) heat. The roll bar is Porsche Tequipment and was dealer installed. The floor mats are from the original selling Porsche dealer in Germany - and the service books are fully stamped from sale to present. So, very original and unmolested.
Obviously, I'll be available to answer questions or to show the car if you are in Miami.
If you are not too familiar with the 996.1 GT3, I highly encourage you to read some of the links below. It is a very special variant that will be revered as one of the greats.
https://supercarnostalgia.com/blog/porsche-911-gt3-996-gen-1
https://www.elferspot.com/en/magazin/five-good-reasons-for-a-porsche-996-gt3/?srsltid=AfmBOopK_FIE0ayp_eClZ_PMy1nhG8MVIiWlFKZuSG8ozXuEuO3ijK-8
If you want to really get deep and have a few hours to spare, give this video a watch by Porsche Club of America, it highlights the major differences between the .1 and .2 GT3.
https://youtu.be/_XFFLgs8dq0?si=RX6K9g2ummYVxyVD