Model database · data as of Oct 20, 2026
Porsche 996.2 GT3 RS: specs, options, paint and production
996.2 GT3 RS, model years 2004–2005. 682 built worldwide. Not sold new in the US. Cars here today are imports.
- Model years
- 2004–2005
- Generation
- 996.2
- Cars tracked by VIN
- 10
- Sales recorded
- 6
- For sale now
- 6
- Factory-decoded cars
- 0
- Median recorded sale
- $329,000
Factory specs
| Engine | 3.6 L Mezger (M96/79) flat-six, naturally aspirated, dry sump |
|---|---|
| Horsepower | 381 hp @ 7,400 rpm |
| Torque | 284 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm |
| Redline | 8,200 rpm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed close-ratio manual |
| Drive | RWD |
| Curb weight | 2,998 lb |
| 0–60 mph | 4.3 s |
| Top speed | 190 mph |
682 built (2004); homologation special for the GT3 RSR. Not sold in the US or Canada (German list price €120,788 incl. VAT). 381 PS; 0-100 km/h 4.4 s.
- Homologation base for the 996 GT3 RSR race car
- Lighter than the GT3: carbon bonnet and rear wing, plastic rear window, single-mass flywheel
- Never sold new in the US or Canada
Paint colors on tracked cars
1 colors across 8 tracked 996.2 GT3 RSs with a known color. Paint codes come from factory VIN decodes where we have them.
| Color | Paint code | Cars | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrara White | — | 8 | 100% |
Factory options
We don't have factory VIN decodes for this model yet, so options aren't listed. Decode a VIN with our VIN decoder.
Common problems
- Coolant pipe fittings (glued/bonded) pulling out (major)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 996 GT3 RS (Mezger GT1-block engines). Cost not stated by this source. 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
- Rear main seal leak (minor)RMS leaks are widely discussed on 996 GT3s; a few left the factory leaking.Fix: Replace the seal (gearbox-out), ideally with the clutch.Source
- Cam timing actuator wear (tracked cars) (major)Excess valvetrain noise on hard-tracked 996 GT3s is linked to worn cam timing actuators.Fix: Replace actuators; the cited specialist recommends a rebuild if needed.Source
996.2 GT3 RS market report › · Every 996.2 GT3 RS on 911 Tracker ›
Data: 911 Tracker (VIN-checked sales, US listings and factory VIN decodes) and the sources linked above. Counts cover the cars we track, not every car built.