The 997 GT3 RS 4.0 was Porsche's 2011 farewell to the Mezger-based naturally aspirated flat-six, built in a run of 600 cars. Its 4.0-litre, 500 PS engine with a 8,500 rpm limit sat in a lightweight, rear-drive chassis with a six-speed manual and no driver aids beyond PSM and ABS. It is regarded as the ultimate evolution of the 997 and the last of the purist, Mezger-engined GT3 RS lineage.
It combines motorsport-derived engineering (RSR-based crank and titanium rods, carbon-fibre bodywork, adjustable aero) with an analogue driving experience that Porsche's later PDK, turbocharged and electrified cars cannot replicate. Limited to 600 units as the final Mezger-era road RS, it holds a permanent place in Porsche performance history.
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Sources: Bonhams · Collecting Cars · RM Sotheby's
Targa has recorded 18 auction sales of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 (997) between 2017 and 2026, from Bonhams, Collecting Cars and RM Sotheby's. The cars sold were built between 2011 and 2012. In the last 12 months there has been one sale.
Latest recorded sales
- 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
- 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
- 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
- 2011 Porsche 911 Type 997 GT3 RS 4.0-Litre Coupé
- 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
- 2011 PORSCHE 911 (997) GT3 RS 4.0
- 2011 porsche 911 997 gt3 rs 4 0 1
- 2011 PORSCHE 911 (997) GT3 RS 4.0 - LHD