Market report · updated Oct 20, 2026
Porsche 997.2 GT3 RS 4.0 market report: prices, options and known problems (October 2026)
What a 997.2 GT3 RS 4.0 sells for today, how asking prices compare, which factory options matter and what to check before you buy or sell. Built from 25 cars we track by VIN on 911 Tracker.
- Model years
- 2011
- Built for the US (est.)
- 141
- Cars tracked by VIN
- 25
- Sales tracked
- 20
- For sale now
- 3
- Base MSRP when new
- $185,000
What it sells for
We have 20 recorded sales of the 997.2 GT3 RS 4.0 between 2016 and 2026, from $305,000 to $1,260,000 (median $692,500). In the last 24 months, 5 sold, with a median of $1,001,917. The trend line through every sale puts a typical car at about $1,006,000 today, moving +6% a year. If that holds, about $1,062,000 in 12 months. A trend is not a promise: miles, color, options and history move any one car well off the line.
Asking prices right now
3 are listed for sale, 1 with a price. The median asking price is $1,899,995. That is +89% against a typical sale today. See every 997.2 GT3 RS 4.0 for sale.
Factory options that show up most
From window stickers and VIN records of the cars we track. What each option does to the sold price is on 911 Tracker with a free account.
| Option | Cars with it | Price new |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Audio Interface (870) | 22 of 25 | — |
| Bluetooth Phone Interface (619) | 21 of 25 | — |
| RS 4.0 Logo in Red on Rear Lid (ZLR) | 21 of 25 | — |
| Sound Package Plus (490) | 19 of 25 | $700 (2011) |
| Floor Mats in Interior Color (810) | 18 of 25 | — |
| Cupholders (585) | 15 of 25 | — |
| PCM 3.0 with Extended Navigation (P23) | 15 of 25 | — |
| Carrara White (B4) | 15 of 25 | — |
| Front Axle Lifting System (474) | 14 of 25 | $3,490 (2011) |
| Sport Chrono Package Plus (640) | 14 of 25 | — |
Known problems to check
Coolant pipe fittings (glued/bonded) pulling out
The GT1-derived Mezger engine's coolant manifolds use aluminium pipes bonded into cast housings; after many heat cycles (especially track use) the adhesive can let go and a pipe can pull out, dumping coolant, sometimes onto the rear tyres. Applies to GT3 RS 4.0. From the 911 Buyers shop: this is mainly a concern on cars tracked hard for long sessions; we don't see it fail often on cars driven on the road. Pinned pipes are still a plus when you buy or sell.
Fix: Pipes pinned (or re-bonded/welded) in the housings; normally an engine-out job, often combined with clutch/other work.
Source: sharkwerks.com
Front-axle lift system faults
The optional 997.2 GT3/RS front-axle lift can malfunction, usually traced to a faulty pressure switch; some owners replaced the switch more than once.
Fix: Replace the pressure switch (or other faulty lift component).
Source: elferspot.com
Carbon-ceramic (PCCB) rotor wear/cracking
PCCB discs (optional) are condemned for chips, cracks or small amounts of wear; replacement is very expensive, and many cars have been converted to steel. Mostly a concern on tracked cars.
Fix: Inspect rotors (and pad thickness) before purchase; replace damaged rotors, or convert to iron rotors.
Source: fcpeuro.com
Factory specs
- Engine
- 4.0 L Mezger (M97/77R) flat-six, naturally aspirated; RSR-derived crankshaft, titanium rods
- Horsepower
- 500
- Torque (lb-ft)
- 339
- Redline (rpm)
- 8500
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Weight (lb)
- 2998
- 0–60 mph (s)
- 3.8
- Top speed (mph)
- 193
Data: 911 Tracker, VIN-checked sales and live listings in the US. Production estimates: Wikipedia, Porsche 911 GT3.