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Notes
The Porsche 996.2 GT3 was produced from 2003 to 2005 as the updated, second version of the 996 GT3. This model featured several improvements over the original 996.1 GT3, enhancing performance, handling, and drivability.
Engine: The 996.2 GT3 retained the 3.6L Mezger flat-six engine but received a power boost to 380 hp (up from 360 hp in the 996.1 GT3), offering improved acceleration and top-end performance.
Transmission: It continued with a 6-speed manual transmission, further refined for smoother shifts and durability under high-stress conditions.
Suspension and Brakes: The suspension system was revised for better handling and responsiveness. The brakes were also upgraded, with larger rotors and improved calipers, giving the 996.2 GT3 more reliable stopping power during track use.
Aerodynamics and Styling: The 996.2 GT3 received updated aerodynamic elements, including a larger, more aggressive rear wing and revised front bumper, which provided additional downforce and stability at high speeds. The model also included subtle styling tweaks, enhancing its road presence and track capability.
The 996.2 GT3 is celebrated among enthusiasts for its improved performance and refined handling, making it one of the most respected versions in the early GT3 lineup.
Rank
horsepower
381
WEIGHT KG
1,380
Power to Weight
0.28
CURRENT VALUE
$125,000
OEM Specs
engine Description
3.6L NA flat-6 (Mezger)
drive Type
RWD
0-60 MPH
4.5 SECs
TOP SPEED KPH
306
PRICE (MSRP) EUR
113,835 €
gearbox
6-SPEED MANUAL
torque
385 N.M
Model Years
2003-2005
Compare to
Popular Porsche 996.2 GT3 Mods by Level
From 6 documented buildsMedium
OEM Pace+2.4% 2 builds
Tires
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 21· Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R1· Hankook Ventus C521
Suspension
Öhlins Road & Track1· EXE-TC Single Adjustable Dampers1· AMT Monoball Control Arm Bushings1
Brakes
Porsche 997.2 GT3 Calipers1· Girodisc Rotors1
Intake/Exhaust
FVD Brombacher GT1· Porsche 997 GT3 Center Muffler1· Porsche 997 Cup Headers1
Drivetrain
Porsche 997RS Gearing1
Race
OEM Pace+7% 3 builds
Tires
Hoosier R71· Yokohama Advan A0501· Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 21
Other
PCA Club Racing Roll Cage1
Lap Times
| Time | Track | Car | Mod | Driver | Tire | Lap Date | Date Added | vs Predict | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:47.7 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Heavy | 11 Aug, 2016 | 22 Jan, 2026 | -4.44s | +3.87% | |||
| 1:50.7 | Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) | Heavy | 20 Mar, 2017 | 17 Feb, 2026 | -4.53s | +3.83% | |||
| 1:03.9 | Winton Motor Raceway (Club) | Race | 06 Jun, 2015 | 04 Feb, 2024 | -2.42s | +3.61% | |||
| 2:09.7 | Slovakia Ring (Config 4 CW) | Race | 28 Aug, 2024 | 01 Sep, 2024 | — | ||||
| 59.2 | Wakefield Park Raceway | Race | 19 May, 2025 | 28 May, 2025 | -1.94s | +2.95% | |||
| 2:39.5 | Spring Mountain Motor Resort (Fittipaldi D 3.6 Mile) | Heavy | 05 May, 2015 | 09 Apr, 2022 | -4.74s | +2.87% | |||
| 1:35.0 | Sydney Motorsport Park (GP Circuit) | Race | 30 Mar, 2025 | 28 May, 2025 | -2.32s | +2.26% | |||
| 1:49.5 | Texas World Speedway (2.9 Mile CCW) | Race | 14 Mar, 2015 | 17 Jan, 2026 | -2.51s | +2.18% | |||
| 2:18.5 | Circuit of the Americas - COTA | Race | 12 Jan, 2025 | 13 May, 2025 | -2.11s | +1.45% | |||
| 1:19.3 | Autodromo di Modena (CW) | Light | 26 Apr, 2021 | 26 Oct, 2021 | -1.16s | +1.43% | |||
| 1:43.7 | MSR Houston (CW) | Medium | 14 May, 2014 | 19 May, 2022 | -1.17s | +1.11% | |||
| 1:30.7 | Willow Springs Raceway (Big Willow) | Light | 08 Oct, 2016 | 18 Jan, 2026 | -0.92s | +1.00% | |||
| 7:33.9 | Nürburgring (BTG) | Medium | 07 Jun, 2024 | 08 Jun, 2024 | -4.48s | +0.95% | |||
| 2:20.0 | Sebring (CW) | Medium | 13 Dec, 2019 | 01 Dec, 2022 | -1.22s | +0.85% | |||
| 1:51.0 | Auto Club Speedway (Road Course) | Light | 17 Oct, 2018 | 30 Jul, 2022 | -0.93s | +0.83% | |||
| 2:19.3 | Silverstone (GP) | Medium | 16 Apr, 2021 | 07 Sep, 2021 | -0.79s | +0.55% | |||
| 1:53.2 | Circuito Estoril | Race | 19 Apr, 2024 | 27 May, 2024 | -0.61s | +0.52% | |||
| 7:39.4 | Nürburgring (BTG) | Race | 11 May, 2024 | 15 Jun, 2024 | -1.71s | +0.36% | |||
| 2:07.6 | Kymi Ring (CW) | Medium | 27 Sep, 2022 | 28 Jul, 2023 | -0.46s | +0.36% | |||
| 2:02.5 | Eagles Canyon Raceway (2.7 miles CCW) | Heavy | 14 Nov, 2021 | 27 Dec, 2022 | -0.22s | +0.18% | |||
| 1:16.4 | Lurcy-Levis circuit | Light | 27 Apr, 2014 | 28 Apr, 2022 | -0.02s | +0.03% | |||
| 1:58.8 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Light | 02 Apr, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +0.16s | -0.14% | |||
| 2:41.3 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Medium | 25 Sep, 2021 | 09 Sep, 2022 | +0.25s | -0.15% | |||
| 1:52.9 | Zhuhai International Circuit | Medium | 25 Aug, 2017 | 26 Oct, 2021 | +0.43s | -0.37% | |||
| 1:28.3 | Dijon Prenois (Grand Prix) | Medium | 29 Oct, 2019 | 12 Jan, 2026 | +0.76s | -0.84% | |||
| 1:40.4 | Brands Hatch Circuit (GP) | Medium | 28 May, 2020 | 07 Jan, 2022 | +1.33s | -1.29% | |||
| 2:20.6 | Area 27 | Medium | 09 Jul, 2021 | 27 Aug, 2021 | +2.65s | -1.86% | |||
| 2:05.7 | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari-Imola Circuit | Light | 18 Jul, 2017 | 26 Oct, 2021 | +2.41s | -1.94% | |||
| 1:42.9 | Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) | Light | 03 Aug, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +2.18s | -2.11% | |||
| 1:30.5 | Mantorp Park | Light | 20 Sep, 2023 | 13 Oct, 2023 | +1.97s | -2.20% | |||
| 1:32.2 | Dijon Prenois (Grand Prix) | Medium | 23 Oct, 2018 | 13 Jan, 2026 | +2.09s | -2.26% | |||
| 1:46.8 | Circuit Zolder | Race | 08 Jun, 2016 | 19 Jan, 2026 | +2.64s | -2.36% | |||
| 1:31.9 | Canadian Tire Motorsport Park-Mosport (Grand Prix Circuit) | Race | 01 Jun, 2023 | 23 Jan, 2026 | +2.28s | -2.37% | |||
| 1:51.2 | Ridge Motorsports Park (Current) | Medium | 05 Aug, 2022 | 01 Oct, 2024 | +2.8s | -2.48% | |||
| 1:44.0 | Club Motorsports | Medium | 05 Sep, 2024 | 25 Sep, 2025 | +2.75s | -2.56% | |||
| 1:54.2 | Autodromo Vallelunga Piero Taruffi-ACI Vallelunga | Light | 24 May, 2022 | 31 Jan, 2023 | +2.9s | -2.57% | |||
| 1:15.2 | Mission Raceway Park (CCW) | Medium | 09 Sep, 2011 | 26 Feb, 2022 | +2.02s | -2.61% | |||
| 2:01.6 | Autódromo Internacional do Algarve-Portimão Circuit | Race | 02 Oct, 2024 | 04 Oct, 2024 | +3.37s | -2.73% | |||
| 1:56.3 | Oulton Park (International Circuit) | Race | 07 Mar, 2026 | 15 Apr, 2026 | — | ||||
| 2:49.7 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Race | 01 Apr, 2016 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +5.37s | -3.12% | |||
| 1:35.3 | Pacific Raceways | Medium | 24 Jun, 2022 | 02 Jul, 2022 | +3.23s | -3.36% | |||
| 1:03.8 | Circuit de Croix-en-Ternois | Race | 23 Mar, 2015 | 29 Oct, 2022 | +2.28s | -3.45% | |||
| 1:34.0 | Dijon Prenois (Grand Prix) | Light | 30 Oct, 2018 | 23 Jan, 2026 | +3.46s | -3.69% | |||
| 1:58.0 | Circuit Zandvoort | Race | 01 Sep, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +4.52s | -3.79% | |||
| 2:59.4 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Light | 20 May, 2016 | 28 Apr, 2022 | +7.31s | -4.20% | |||
| 1:48.6 | Palmer Motorsports Park (CCW) | Race | 01 Sep, 2025 | 25 Sep, 2025 | +5.03s | -4.43% | |||
| 2:08.0 | Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit | Light | 17 Jun, 2025 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +6.17s | -4.75% | |||
| 1:56.1 | Ridge Motorsports Park (Current) | Medium | 26 May, 2023 | 26 May, 2023 | +6.28s | -5.39% | |||
| 1:27.2 | Top Gear Test Track | Stock | 10 Mar, 2021 | 13 Sep, 2022 | — | ||||
| 1:54.2 | Red Bull Ring | Stock | 08 May, 2016 | 23 Feb, 2022 | +6.99s | -6.22% | |||
| 2:13.9 | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (GP) | Medium | 02 Sep, 2013 | 03 Mar, 2022 | +10.19s | -7.65% | |||
| 1:56.8 | Donington Park Circuit (CW) | Medium | 21 Mar, 2023 | 12 Aug, 2024 | — |
Top Modified 996.2 GT3
| Year | Driver Name | Mod | Horsepower | Tire | Tire Size | Vs Predict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | racingdream | Race | — | 100 ADVAN A050 | — | -15.36s |
| 2004 | Aaron Ireland | Race | — | — | — | -9.6s |
| 2003 (w/NT01) | wapita | Heavy | 380 | 1 ADVAN Racing Slick | 235/40/18 / 295/30/18 | -9s |
| 2003 (w/R7) | rikhek | Race | 380 | 40 R7 | 245/35/18 / 305/30/18 | -8.57s |
| 2005 (MikeS/Race) | Mike Stach | Race | 381 | 40 DH Slick | 245/35/18 / 295/30/18 | -7.85s |
| 2005 (w/F200 C52) | Suneal Nandigam | Medium | 381 | 40 Ventus F200 | 265/680/18 / 335/680/18 | -4.77s |
| 2003 (Manthey Racing) | Stradman | Medium | 410 | 1 P Zero Racing Slicks | 235/40/18 / 295/30/18 | -4.22s |
| 2005 (TorGavem/AD08R) | Tor Gavem | Medium | 381 | 200 ADVAN AD08R | 235/40/18 / 295/30/18 | -4.05s |
| 2004 (Clubsport) | LaSource | Race | 381 | 180 Pilot Sport Cup 2 | 235/40/18 / 295/30/18 | -2.66s |
| 2003 | Erik Lange | Race | — | — | — | -2.44s |