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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Porsche 911 GT2
| image = Porsche 991 GT2 RS (41654760692).jpg
| caption = Porsche 911 GT2 RS
| manufacturer = [[Porsche]]
| production = 1993&ndash;2019
| assembly = Germany: [[Stuttgart]], [[Baden-Württemberg]]
| designer = {{ubl
|[[Pinky Lai]]
|[[Harm Lagaay]]
|[[Michael Mauer]]
}}
| class = [[Sports car]] ([[S-segment|S]])
| body_style = 2-door [[coupé]]
| related = {{unbulleted list 
|[[Porsche 911 GT3]]
|[[Porsche 911 Turbo]]
}}
| layout = [[Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive]]
}}

The '''Porsche 911 GT2''' is a high-performance, track-focused [[sports car]] built by the German automobile manufacturer [[Porsche]] from 1993 to 2009, and then since 2010 as the GT2 RS. It is based on the [[Porsche 911 Turbo|911 Turbo]], and uses a similar [[twin-turbocharged]] engine, but features numerous upgrades, including engine enhancements, larger brakes, and stiffer suspension calibration. The GT2 is significantly lighter than the Turbo due to its use of [[rear-wheel-drive]] instead of an [[all-wheel-drive]] system and the reduction or removal of interior components. As a result, the GT2 (now GT2 RS) is the most expensive and fastest model among the [[Porsche 911|911]] lineup.

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== {{anchor|993}} 993 generation ==
{{Infobox automobile
| image = 1996 Porsche 911 993 GT2 - Flickr - The Car Spy (4).jpg
| name = 993
| production = 1993–1998
| engine = 3.6&nbsp;L [[twin-turbo]]charged [[Porsche flat-six engine|Porsche M64.60]] [[Flat-six engine|Flat-6 Engine]]
| powerout = {{convert|316-331|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}}
| transmission = 6-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]]
}}
[[File:1996 Porsche 911 993 GT2 - Flickr - The Car Spy (14).jpg|thumb|Rear view]]
 
The [[Porsche 993|993]] GT2 was initially built in order to meet [[homologation (motorsport)|homologation]] requirements for [[FIA GT2 European Championship|GT2 class racing]]. Because the cars were built to meet the GT2 class regulations, the road cars were named accordingly (but badged as the 911 GT).<ref name="1995 Porsche 911 GT2">{{cite web | url = http://www.porsche.com/usa/eventsandracing/motorsport/philosophy/history/racingcars/1995-911gt2/ | title = 1995 Porsche 911 GT2 | publisher = Porsche Cars North America | access-date = 13 December 2007}}</ref> The 993 GT2 featured widened plastic fenders and a larger rear wing with air scoops in the struts for improved engine cooling. The 993 GT2's original {{convert|3.6|L|cid|0|abbr=on}} engine generated a maximum power output of {{Convert|316|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}}; in 1998 it was upgraded to {{Convert|331|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}}. 57 road cars were built (thirteen of which were right-hand drive).<ref name=scm>{{cite journal|last=Hardiman|first=Paul|title=1996 Porsche 911S GT2|journal=[[Sports Car Market]]|date=February 2013|volume=25|issue=2|pages=50–51}}</ref>

=== Technical specifications ===
{{colbegin}}
*Configuration: [[air-cooled engine|Air-cooled]] twin-turbocharged 2 valves per cylinder Porsche flat-six engine
*[[Engine displacement|Displacement]]:           {{convert|3600|cc|L cuin|1|abbr=on}}
*[[Bore (engine)|Bore]] × [[Stroke (engine)|stroke]]:          {{convert|100|mm|in|2|abbr=on}} × {{convert|76.4|mm|in|2|abbr=on}}
*Maximum power:  {{Convert|316-331|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,000&nbsp;rpm 
*Specific power:  {{convert|93.25|kW/L|hp/cuin|2|abbr=on}}
*Maximum torque:       {{convert|586|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 3,500&nbsp;rpm (1998 MY)
*Specific torque:  {{convert|162.7|N.m/L|lb.ft/cuin|2|abbr=on}}
*Length:                {{convert|4245|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
*Width:                {{convert|1855|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
*Height:               {{convert|1270|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
*Wheelbase:            {{convert|2272|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
*Front track:          {{convert|1475|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
*Rear track:           {{convert|1550|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
*Curb weight:          {{convert|1295|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
*[[Power-to-weight ratio]]:  259.2 W/kg (6.34&nbsp;lb/hp)
*Top Speed:            {{convert|301|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
*0&ndash;97&nbsp;km/h (60&nbsp;mph): 3.9 seconds
*0&ndash;161&nbsp;km/h (100&nbsp;mph): 8.7 seconds
*1/4 mile (402&nbsp;m):  12.1 seconds at {{convert|117|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
{{colend}}

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== {{anchor|996}} 996 generation ==
{{Infobox automobile
| image = Porsche GT2 white (6906373771).jpg
| name = 996
| production = 2001–2005
| engine = 3.6&nbsp;L [[Turbocharged|twin-turbocharged]] [[Porsche flat-six engine|Porsche M96.70s]] [[Flat-six engine|Flat-6 Engine]]
| powerout = {{convert|340-355|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}}
| transmission = 6-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]]
}}
[[File:Porsche GT2 white (6906402955).jpg|thumb|Rear view]]

In 1999, the 993 was replaced with the new [[Porsche 996|996]] model. The new GT2 took two years to develop and during that time, Porsche decided to abandon the GT2 for motorsports use, instead concentrating on competing in GT3 class racing with the new naturally aspirated [[Porsche 911 GT3|911 GT3]].

Developed primarily as a road car in contrast to its predecessor, the new GT2 featured a twin-turbocharged version of the GT3's {{convert|3.6|L|cid|0|abbr=on}} [[flat-six engine]]. It generated a maximum output of {{convert|340|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}}, which was later increased to {{Convert|355|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}}. Like the 993 GT2, the body of the 996 GT2 differed significantly from those of other 996 variants; major differences included wider fenders, a more aggressively shaped nose, and a large rear wing.

According to road testing performed by ''[[Car and Driver]]'' magazine, the GT2 suffers from hardly any [[Turbocharger#Turbo lag and boost threshold|turbo lag]]. Despite a 10-millimeter reduction in ride height from the 911 Turbo, the drag coefficient is slightly higher — {{Cd|link=car|0.34}} vs. the Turbo's 0.33 — due to the fixed rear wing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/porsche_file/2002_porsche_911_gt2_first_drive_review+t-a_hardcore_911_turbo+page-2.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180929194722/https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/porsche_file/2002_porsche_911_gt2_first_drive_review+t-a_hardcore_911_turbo+page-2.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 September 2018|title=2002 Porsche 911 GT2 - A Hardcore 911 Turbo|last=Swan|first=Tony|date=May 2001|work=[[Car and Driver]]|access-date=24 April 2009}}</ref>

=== Technical specifications ===
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=113674|website=carfolio.com|title=2003 Porsche 911 GT2 996 |access-date=19 June 2018}}</ref>
{{colbegin}}
*Configuration: Water-cooled twin-turbocharged Porsche flat-six engine
*[[Valvetrain]]:  [[Overhead camshaft#Dual overhead camshaft|DOHC]] [[Multi-valve#Four-valve cylinder head|4 valve]]s per cylinder
*Displacement: {{convert|3600|cc|L cuin|1|abbr=on}}
*Bore × stroke:     {{convert|100|mm|in|2|abbr=on}} × {{convert|76.4|mm|in|2|abbr=on}}
*[[Compression ratio]]: 9.4:1
*Maximum power:  {{Convert|355|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,700&nbsp;rpm
*Specific power:  {{convert|98.31|kW/L|hp/cuin|2|abbr=on}}
*Maximum torque:    {{convert|640|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 3,500&nbsp;rpm
*Specific torque: {{convert|177.78|N.m/L|lb.ft/cuin|2|abbr=on}}
*Length:            {{convert|4450|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
*Width:             {{convert|1830|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
*Height:            {{convert|1275|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
*Wheelbase: 	    {{convert|2355|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
*Front track:       {{convert|1485|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
*Rear track: 	    {{convert|1520|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
*Curb weight: 	    {{convert|1430|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
*Drag coefficient:  0.34 <math>\scriptstyle C_\mathrm d\,</math>
*Fuel capacity:     {{Convert|89|L|usgal|0|abbr=on}}
*Power-to-weight ratio:  248.3 W/kg (6.63&nbsp;lb/hp)
*Top speed: 	    {{convert|319|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.motortrend.ca/en/news/2005-mercedes-benz-slr-mclaren/|title = 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren - First Drive & Road Test Review - Motor Trend|date = 21 March 2005}}</ref><ref name="AMS-GT2-Specs">{{cite web |url=https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/test/porsche-911-gt2-1/technische-daten/ |website=auto-motor-und-sport.de |publisher=[[Auto motor und sport]] |title=Porsche 911 GT2 im Test - Technische Daten |language=de |access-date=14 March 2019 }}{{Dead link|date=March 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
*0&ndash;100&nbsp;km/h (62&nbsp;mph):  4.1 seconds–3.9 seconds<ref name="AMS-GT2-Specs"/>
*0&ndash;200&nbsp;km/h (124&nbsp;mph):  13.9 seconds–12.2 seconds<ref name="AMS-GT2-Specs"/>
*1/4 mile (402&nbsp;m):  12.1 seconds
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== 997 generation ==
{{Infobox automobile
| image = White Porsche 997 GT2 with black rims in Ahrweiler (cropped).jpg
| name = 997
| production = 2007–2012
| engine = 3.6&nbsp;L [[Turbocharged|twin-turbocharged]] [[Porsche flat-six engine|Porsche M97.70s]] [[Flat-six engine|Flat-6 Engine]]
| powerout = {{ubl
|{{convert|390|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} (GT2)
|{{convert|456|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} (GT2 RS)
}}
| transmission = 6-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]]
}}

[[File:Porsche 911 GT2 (7116049023).jpg|thumb|Rear view]]

The 996 GT2 was superseded by the [[Porsche 997|997]] GT2 in 2007 after a brief hiatus, with cars arriving at dealerships in November 2007<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.porsche.com/usa/aboutporsche/pressreleases/pag/?pool=international-de&id=2007-07-16|title=New 911 GT2 with 530 Horsepower|publisher=Porsche AG|date=16 July 2007}}</ref> after an official launch at the 62nd [[Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung|Frankfurt Motor Show]].

The GT2's engine was based on the {{convert|3.6|L|cuin|0|abbr=on}} flat-6 engine as seen on the Turbo, but featured two [[variable geometry turbocharger]]s. The engine generated a maximum power output of {{Convert|390|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,500&nbsp;rpm and {{convert|680|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} of torque at 2,200&nbsp;rpm. The GT2 accelerated from 0 to {{convert|100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} in 3.6 seconds and on to {{convert|200|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} in 10.6 seconds, and had a maximum top speed of {{convert|204|mph|km/h|abbr=on|order=flip}}. This made it the third Porsche production road car to exceed the {{convert|322|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} barrier, with the exception of the 1998 [[Porsche 911 GT1|911 GT1]] (of which only 20 units were produced for street use,<ref>{{cite web|title=Porsche 911 GT1 Straßenversion: Auktion - Rekordsumme für 911-Renner|url=http://www.autobild.de/artikel/porsche-911-gt1-strassenversion-auktion-8569347.html|website=autobild.de|access-date=5 March 2018|language=de}}</ref> solely to satisfy [[automobile Club de l'Ouest|ACO]] homologation requirements for racing).

The American automotive magazine ''[[Motor Trend]]'' tested a 2008 Porsche 911 GT2 and achieved a {{convert|0|-|60|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} acceleration time of 3.3 seconds,<ref>{{cite web|title=2008 Porsche 911 GT2: Exclusive First U.S. Test!|publisher=Motor Trend|url=http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0805_2008_porsche_911_GT2_first_test/driving_impressions.html|access-date=28 February 2008|archive-date=28 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150828061615/http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0805_2008_porsche_911_gt2_first_test/driving_impressions.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> and a quarter mile time of 11.3 seconds at {{convert|129.1|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}}. The GT2 also recorded a braking distance from 60 to 0&nbsp;mph of {{convert|98|ft|m}}, and 1.10g of lateral grip.

The appearance of the 997 GT2 once again differed from its sister car, the 997 Turbo. It had a revised front lip, a newly designed rear wing with two small air inlets on either side, and a revised rear bumper featuring [[titanium]] exhaust pipes and shark fin outlets.

German Porsche test driver [[Walter Röhrl]] lapped the [[Nordschleife lap times|Nürburgring Nordschleife]] on a public day in 7 minutes, 32 seconds in the 997 GT2.

A total of 194 units were sold in the United States and 19 units in Canada.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://concoursbyappointment.com/200809-997-gt2-3-6l-north-america/|title=2008/09 997 GT2 (3.6L North America) {{!}} Concours By Appointment|website=concoursbyappointment.com|access-date=24 July 2016|archive-date=31 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170131094505/http://concoursbyappointment.com/200809-997-gt2-3-6l-north-america/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

=== Technical specifications ===
Technical specifications of the standard 997 GT2:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/3277/Porsche-997-GT2.html |title=2007 Porsche 997 GT2 - Images, Specifications, and Information |publisher=ultimatecarpage.com |date=16 July 2007 |access-date=29 June 2010}}</ref>

{{colbegin}}
*Configuration:  Water-cooled twin-turbocharged Porsche flat-six engine
*Displacement:  {{convert|3,600|cc|cuin|0|abbr=on}}; 4 valves per cylinder
*Bore × stroke:  {{convert|100|mm|in|2|abbr=on}} × {{convert|76.4|mm|in|2|abbr=on}}
*Compression ratio:  9.4:1
*Maximum power:  {{Convert|390|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,500&nbsp;rpm
*Specific power: {{convert|109.8|kW/L|hp/cuin|2|abbr=on}}
*Maximum torque:  {{convert|685|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} at 2,200&nbsp;rpm (continuing to 4,500&nbsp;rpm due to VTG effects)
*Specific torque: {{convert|190.3|N.m/L|lb.ft/cuin|2|abbr=on}}
*Front brakes: Ventilated carbon ceramic [[Disc brake|discs]] with 6-piston monobloc aluminum fixed calipers & [[Anti-lock braking system|ABS]]
*Rear brakes: Ventilated carbon ceramic discs with 4-piston monobloc aluminum fixed calipers & ABS
*Length:  	         {{convert|4469|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
*Width: 	         {{convert|1852|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
*Height: 	         {{convert|1285|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
*Wheelbase: 	         {{convert|2350|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
*Curb Weight: 	         {{convert|1438|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
*Drag coefficient:       0.32 <math>\scriptstyle C_\mathrm d\,</math>
*Fuel tank capacity:     {{Convert|67|L|usgal|0|abbr=on}}
*Luggage Area Volume:    {{convert|0.1|m3|cuft|abbr=on}}
*Power-to-weight ratio:  275.0 W/kg (5.98&nbsp;lb/hp)
*Top Speed:  	         {{convert|328|km/h|mi/h|abbr=on}}
*0–100&nbsp;km/h (62&nbsp;mph):  3.9 seconds
*0–200&nbsp;km/h (124&nbsp;mph): 9.8 seconds

=== Tests performed by American automobile magazine ===
*0-30&nbsp;mph (48&nbsp;km/h):  1.2 seconds
*0-60&nbsp;mph (97&nbsp;km/h):  3.8 seconds
*0-100&nbsp;mph (161&nbsp;km/h): 7.4 seconds
*0-150&nbsp;mph (241&nbsp;km/h): 15.9 seconds
*0-186&nbsp;mph (300&nbsp;km/h): 34.0 seconds
*1/4 mile (402&nbsp;m):  11.3 seconds at {{convert|209.46|km/h|mi/h|1|abbr=on}}
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=== {{anchor|997RS}} 997 GT2 RS ===
[[File:Porsche 911 GT2 RS 3.6 '10 (9941306336) (cropped) (cropped).jpg|thumb|2010 Porsche 911 997 GT2 RS]]

On 4 May 2010, an RS variant was announced to German dealers in Leipzig. The engine in the GT2 RS generated a maximum power output of {{Convert|456|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|700|N·m|lb·ft|0|abbr=on}} of torque. The GT2 RS weighs {{convert|70|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} less than the GT2, allowing for a top speed of {{convert|330|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on}} and a {{convert|0–100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} acceleration time of 3.5 seconds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/porsche-911-gt2-rs-2010-05-12|title=911 GT2 RS: scariest car ever?|publisher=Top Gear|date=12 May 2010|access-date=16 February 2011|archive-date=29 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120329005622/http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/porsche-911-gt2-rs-2010-05-12|url-status=dead}}</ref>

According to the then Porsche Motorsports manager Andreas Preuninger, the RS was conceived around 2007 as a skunk-works effort. The 727 code number selected for the project corresponds to one of the [[Nissan GT-R]]'s lap times around the Nürburgring's Nordschleife. When the dust settled, Porsche claimed that test driver Timo Kluck had supposedly eclipsed that target by an impressive nine seconds.
Porsche produced only 500 units of the 997 GT2 RS globally.<ref>{{cite web |title=997 GT2 RS |url=https://www.total911.com/datafile/911-gt2-rs/ |website=www.total911.com |access-date=17 February 2019}}</ref>

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== 991 generation ==
[[File:Porsche 911 GT2 RS 1.jpg|thumb|left|Porsche 911 GT2 RS in Qatar]]
{{Infobox automobile
| image = Porsche GT2 RS.jpg
| name = 991 (GT2 RS)
| production = June 2017–2019 {{unbulleted list |1,000 produced }}
| model_years = 2018–2020
| engine = 3.8&nbsp;L [[Turbocharged|twin-turbocharged]] [[Porsche flat-six engine|Porsche MDH.NA]] [[Flat-six engine|flat-6]]
| powerout = {{convert|515|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}}, {{convert|553|lbft|0|abbr=on}}
| transmission = 7-speed [[Dual-clutch transmission|PDK]]
| weight = {{convert|1470|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1297|mm|in|0|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1880|mm|in|0|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4549|mm|in|0|abbr=on}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2453|mm|in|0|abbr=on}}
}}
[[File:2018 Porsche 991 GT2 RS.jpg|thumb|Rear view]]

The [[Porsche 991|991]] GT2 RS was initially unveiled at the [[Xbox]] 2017 [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]] briefing along with the announcement of the ''[[Forza Motorsport 7]]'' video game where it was revealed as the cover car as well as being included as a playable vehicle.<ref>{{cite web |last1=O'Kane |first1=Sean |title=Porsche announces a new 911 at E3 |url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/11/15771288/e3-2017-porsche-911-gt2-rs-announced |website=The Verge |access-date=1 January 2020 |language=en |date=11 June 2017}}</ref>

The car was officially launched by Porsche at the 2017 [[Goodwood Festival of Speed]] along with the introduction of the 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series. The 991 GT2 RS is powered by a 3.8&nbsp;L twin-turbocharged flat-6 engine that has a maximum power output of {{convert|515|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 7,000 rpm and {{convert|750|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} of torque, making it the most powerful production 911 variant ever built. Unlike the previous GT2 versions, this car is fitted with a 7-speed [[Dual-clutch transmission|PDK transmission]] to handle the excessive torque produced from the engine. Porsche claims that the car will accelerate from {{convert|0|-|97|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} in 2.7&nbsp;seconds, and has a top speed of {{convert|340|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on}}.

The car has a roof made of magnesium, front lid, front and rear wings and boot lid made of carbon-fibre, front and rear apron made of lightweight polyurethane, rear and side windows made of polycarbonate and an exhaust system made of titanium. Porsche claims that the car has a wet weight of {{convert|1470|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}.

A Weissach package option is available, which reduces weight by {{convert|30|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}, courtesy of the additional use of carbon-fibre and titanium parts. This includes the roof, the anti-roll bars, and the coupling rods on both axles being made out of carbon-fibre, while the roll cage is made from titanium. The package also includes a set of magnesium wheels specially made by [[BBS Kraftfahrzeugtechnik|BBS]]. The car was available in the United States from early 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2017/06/700hp-2018-porsche-911-gt2-rs-is-most/|title=700HP 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Is The Most Powerful 911 Of All Time|date=30 June 2017|website=carscoops.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=23 May 2022 |title=991.2 Porsche 911 GT2 RS review - monstrous performance drives 911 to a new level {{!}} evo |url=https://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/911/gt2-rs |access-date=23 May 2022 |archive-date=23 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523080407/https://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/911/gt2-rs |url-status=bot: unknown }}</ref>

A production run of 1,000 units was planned.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://blog.dupontregistry.com/news/2018-porsche-gt2-rs-production-numbers-62117/|title=2018 Porsche GT2 RS Production Numbers, Already Sold Out|date=21 June 2017|work=Autofluence|access-date=17 July 2018|language=en-US}}</ref>

The production run of the GT2 RS was to end by February 2019 but four units were lost in transit to Brazil due to the sinking of the ship ''[[Grande America]]'' on which the cars were on board in March 2019. Porsche decided to restart production to reproduce the lost cars.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/a26868025/porsche-restarting-911-gt2-rs-production-sunk-cars/| author=Mate Petrany |title=Porsche Is Restarting 911 GT2 RS Production to Replace Cars Lost at Sea |publisher=Road and Track |date=19 March 2019|access-date=20 March 2019}}</ref>

In late September 2017, the 911 GT2 RS driven by Porsche test driver Lars Kern set [[list of Nürburgring Nordschleife lap times|a 6:47.3 minute lap time]] around the [[Nürburgring]] Nordschleife, averaging a speed of {{convert|184.11|km/h|2|abbr=on}}. This made it the fastest production car lap time recorded on the track at the time.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/porsche/911/101128/porsche-911-gt2-rs-claims-nurburgring-lap-record|title=Porsche 911 GT2 RS claims Nurburgring lap record|work=Auto Express|access-date=27 September 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/products/porsche-911-gt2-rs-record-nuerburgring-nordschleife-sports-cars-road-approved-14277.html |website=newsroom.porsche.com |title=GT2 RS is the fastest 911 of all time at 6 minutes, 47.3 seconds |access-date=27 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh8_2zQZ3xM  |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171001040832/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh8_2zQZ3xM&gl=US&hl=en |archive-date=1 October 2017 |url-status=dead|website=youtube.com |title=911 GT2 RS world record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Full onboard-footage. |access-date=27 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/car-technology/a12499392/why-porsche-911-gt2-rs-is-so-fast-at-nurburgring/ |website=roadandtrack.com |publisher=[[Road & Track]] |title=How the Porsche 911 GT2 RS Is So Fast at the Nurburgring |date=28 September 2017 |access-date=28 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.motormag.com.au/news/1709/porsche-911-gt2-rs-breaks-nurburgring-record-with-6-47-3-lap-time|title=Porsche 911 GT2 RS breaks Nürburgring record with 6:47.3 lap time|work=MotorMag.com.au|access-date=27 September 2017|language=en}}</ref>

In 2018, [[Warren Luff]] at the wheel of the GT2 RS (without the Weissach package) set the fastest production lap record at [[The Bend Motorsport Park]] with a lap time of 3:24.079 minutes around the 7.77 km GT layout.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/products/porsche-gt2-rs-the-bend-motorsport-park-australia-record-nurburgring-nordschleife-15869.html |website=newsroom.porsche.com |title=Setting the bar high – 911 GT2 RS around The Bend |access-date=22 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gYsttWHFjM  |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211214/1gYsttWHFjM |archive-date=14 December 2021 |url-status=live|website=youtube.com |title=Porsche 911 GT2 RS sets production car lap record at The Bend Motorsport Park |access-date=22 July 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

On 25 October 2018, a 6:40.33 minute lap time around the Nürburgring Nordschleife was set by Porsche test driver Lars Kern in a 911 GT2 RS MR prepared by Porsche-owned [[Manthey Racing]], surpassing the previous record holder—an unmodified [[Lamborghini Aventador|Lamborghini Aventador SVJ]]—that had deprived the GT2 RS of its record in July 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://presse.porsche.de/prod/presse_pag/PressResources.nsf/Content?ReadForm&languageversionid=920560 |website=presse.porsche.de |title=Porsche achieves new lap record on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife |access-date=2 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/products/porsche-911-gt2-rs-mr-manthey-racing-record-nuerburgring-nordschleife-sportscar-16359.html |website=newsroom.porsche.com |title=911 GT2 RS MR is the fastest road-legal sports car on the 'Ring' |access-date=2 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/a24524341/porsche-911-gt2-rs-nurburgring-manthey-racing/ |website=roadandtrack.com |publisher=[[Road & Track]] |title=A Modified Porsche 911 GT2 RS Set a 6:40 at the Nurburgring |date=2 November 2018 |access-date=2 November 2018}}</ref>

In 2019 Porsche set further production lap records with the car at various North American circuits: 1:24.88 minutes at [[Road Atlanta]], 2:15.17 minutes at [[Road America]] and 1:22.36 minutes at [[Canadian Tire Motorsport Park]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpS9e_dAS08  |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211214/MpS9e_dAS08 |archive-date=14 December 2021 |url-status=live|website=youtube.com |title=Porsche 911 GT2 RS sets production car lap record at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta |access-date=19 July 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://presse.porsche.de/prod/presse_pag/PressResources.nsf/Content?ReadForm&languageversionid=958307 |website=newsroom.porsche.com |title=Porsche 911 GT2 RS sets production car lap record at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta |access-date=19 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-OoSWhIukM  |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211214/8-OoSWhIukM |archive-date=14 December 2021 |url-status=live|website=youtube.com |title=Porsche 911 GT2 RS sets production car lap record at Road America – David Donohue onboard camera |access-date=19 July 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://presse.porsche.de/prod/presse_pag/PressResources.nsf/Content?ReadForm&languageversionid=966531 |website=newsroom.porsche.com |title=Porsche 911 GT2 RS sets production car lap record at Road America  |access-date=19 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Atas99TthPs  |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211214/Atas99TthPs |archive-date=14 December 2021 |url-status=live|website=youtube.com |title=Porsche 911 GT2 RS Record Lap at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park |date=19 July 2019 |access-date=19 July 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

=== Technical specifications ===
Technical specifications of the 2018 991.2 GT2 RS:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.porsche.com/usa/models/911/911-gt2-rs/911-gt2-rs/ |title=Porsche 911 GT2 RS - Porsche USA |publisher=porsche.com |access-date=22 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.porsche.com/germany/models/911/911-gt2-rs/911-gt2-rs/ |title=Porsche 911 GT2 RS - Porsche Deutschland|publisher=porsche.de|access-date=22 July 2018}}</ref>

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*Configuration:  Water-cooled twin-turbocharged Porsche flat-six engine
*Displacement:  {{convert|3,800|cc|cuin|0|abbr=on}}; 4 valves per cylinder
*Bore × stroke:  {{convert|102.0|mm|in|2|abbr=on}} × {{convert|77.5|mm|in|2|abbr=on}}
*Compression ratio:  9.0:1
*Redline: 7,000 rpm (rev limiter 7,200 rpm)
*Maximum power:  {{Convert|700|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 7,000 rpm
*Specific power:  135.5 kW/litre
*Maximum torque:  {{convert|750|N·m|0|abbr=on}} at 2,200-4,500 rpm 
*Specific torque: 197.4 N·m/litre
*Transmission: 7-speed [[Dual-clutch transmission|PDK]]
*Front brakes: 410 mm ventilated carbon ceramic [[Disc brake|discs]] with 6-piston monobloc aluminum fixed calipers & [[Anti-lock braking system|ABS]]
*Rear brakes: 390 mm ventilated carbon ceramic discs with 4-piston monobloc aluminum fixed calipers & ABS
*Wheels and Tyres (front): 9.5J × 20 ET50, 265/35 ZR20
*Wheels and Tyres (rear): 12.5J × 21 ET48, 325/30 ZR21
*Length:  	       {{convert|4549|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
*Width:  {{convert|1880|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
*Height:  {{convert|1297|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
*Wheelbase: 	        {{convert|2453|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
*Front track:           {{convert|1558|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
*Rear track:            {{convert|1557|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
*Curb Weight: 	        {{convert|1470|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (DIN)
*Power-to-weight ratio: 350.3 W/kg
*Fuel tank capacity:    {{Convert|64|L|usgal|0|abbr=on}}
*Luggage Area Volume:   {{convert|115|L|cuft|abbr=on}}
*Drag coefficient: 0.35 <math>\scriptstyle C_\mathrm d\,</math>
*Top Speed:  	        {{convert|340|km/h|0|abbr=on}}
*0–{{convert|97|kph|mph|0|abbr=on}}:  2.7 seconds
*0–{{convert|100|kph|mph|0|abbr=on}}:  2.8 seconds
*0–{{convert|160|kph|mph|0|abbr=on}}:  5.8 seconds
*0–{{convert|200|kph|mph|0|abbr=on}}:  8.3 seconds
*0–{{convert|300|kph|mph|0|abbr=on}}:  22.1 seconds
*{{convert|80-120|kph|mph|0|abbr=on}}: 1.5 seconds
*{{convert|100-200|kph|mph|0|abbr=on}}: 5.5 seconds
*1/4 mile (402 m): 10.5 seconds
*Turning radius: 11.1 metre
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=== {{anchor|991RS}} GT2 RS Clubsport ===
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Introduced at the 2018 LA Auto Show, the GT2 RS Clubsport is the track-only variant of the GT2 RS. New aerodynamic elements increase downforce of the car while removal of non essential components decrease weight further. Notable exterior changes include a larger motor sport oriented rear wing made from carbon fibre shared with the GT3 R, larger front air intakes with integrated LED day time running lights, carbon fibre roof with an integrated escape hatch in case of a crash, carbon fibre engine cover and bonnet along with a racing fuel cell and a new race exhaust system. 

The interior is race oriented and notable changes include an FIA-approved roll cage, a single racing bucket seat and a race steering wheel made from carbon fibre with an integrated colour display shared with the GT3 R. The car weighs a total of {{cvt|1390|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} {{cvt|80|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} less than the GT2 RS road car.

The engine and transmission remain the same as the GT2 RS while new safety features include a PSM stability management system and an ABS system, both of which are manually controlled by rotary dials present on the centre console. The GT2 RS Clubsport comes with 18-inch centre lock forged alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin racing slicks and are shared with the GT3 R race car. Production of the Clubsport is limited to 200 units.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/porsche-911-gt2-rs/22003/new-porsche-911-gt2-rs-clubsport-revealed|title=New Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport revealed|date=28 November 2018|first=Jordan|last=Katsianis|publisher=[[Evo (magazine)|Evo]]|access-date=4 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a25358550/porsche-911-gt2-rs-clubsport/|title=The 700-HP Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport Is a Race Car for Regular People|date=30 November 2018|first=Daniel|last=Golson|publisher=[[Car and Driver]]|access-date=4 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/la-motor-show-2018/porsche-911-gt2-rs-clubsport-track-only-turbo-racecar|title=The Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport is a track-only turbo racecar|date=30 November 2018|first=Ollie|last=Kew|publisher=[[Top Gear (magazine)|Top Gear]]|access-date=4 April 2019}}</ref>

The SRO Motorsports Group announced a one make series featuring the GT2 RS Clubsport which was held in July 2019 at the [[24 Hours of Spa]] Weekend. Previously, the Clubsport made its track debut at the [[Bathurst 12 Hour]] event held in the January of that same year.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.roadandtrack.com/motorsports/a26289748/2019-porsche-911-gt2-rs-clubsport-one-make-series/|title=The Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport Is Going Racing|date=11 February 2019|first=Brian|last=Silvestro|publisher=[[Road & Track]]|access-date=4 April 2019}}</ref>

==Motorsports==
[[File:Roock Porsche 911 GT2.jpg|thumb|left|Roock Racing Porsche 993 GT2 at Donington in 1997]]
[[File:Jeff Zwart Porsche 997 GT2 RS PPIHC 2011 (Mile 13) (cropped).jpg|thumb|left|[[Jeff Zwart]] with the Porsche 997 GT2 RS during the 2011 [[Pikes Peak International Hill Climb]]|alt=]]

The Porsche GT2 comes from a long line of 911 Porsche Turbo racing cars in international motorsports. Starting with the 1974 911 Carrera turbo for Group 5 racing, followed by the 934 (a racing version of the 930) for Group 4 racing, then the famous Porsche 935 which dominated Group 5 and IMSA racing through 1984. In 1986 a Porsche 961 (racing version of the 959) would be created with little racing success but a leap forward in technology and development such as AWD, 4 valves per cylinder and water-cooled heads (which first appeared in the 1978 Porsche 935 Moby-Dick, used in the Porsche 956/962 GroupC prototypes and then in the 959/961). In 1993, Porsche had experimented with the extensively modified turbo [[Porsche 964|964]], named the [[Porsche 911 Turbo S LM-GT|Turbo S LM-GT]].  Seeing the car's potential to be fast and reliable, as well as customer demand for a car to replace the 964 Carrera RSRs, Porsche chose to develop the turbocharged 993 for customer use.

The '''993 GT2''' race car featured a stripped interior, integrated [[rollcage]] for safety, minor adjustments to the bodywork and wings in order to decrease weight as well as increase downforce, and wider fenders to handle racing slicks.  The suspension was modified to improve racing performance, while the engine was slightly tweaked for endurance. Twin [[Kühnle, Kopp & Kausch|KKK]] turbochargers, fitted with required air restrictors, allowed for {{Convert|335.7|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name="1995 Porsche 911 GT2" />

At the same time, Porsche also developed a '''''GT2 Evo''''', able to race in the GT1 category.  The Evo saw an increase in power to {{Convert|447.6|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} through the use of larger turbochargers.  Other modifications included a new, higher-mounted rear wing, larger fenders to house the wider tires allowed in the GT1 class, and a decrease in weight to {{convert|1100|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.porsche.com/usa/eventsandracing/motorsport/philosophy/history/racingcars/1995-911gt2evo/ | title = 1995 Porsche 911 GT2 Evo | publisher = Porsche Cars North America | access-date = 13 December 2007}}</ref>  The GT2 Evo was short-lived, however, as Porsche decided to replace it with the purpose-built [[Porsche 911 GT1|911 GT1]] in 1996.

The GT2 and GT2 Evo were initially campaigned in the [[BPR Global GT Series]] as well as several other smaller national series, and earned seven wins in their class out of eleven rounds during their first full BPR season in [[1996 BPR Global GT Series season|1996]], as well as a class victory in the [[1996 24 Hours of Le Mans|1996]] and [[1997 24 Hours of Le Mans]]. In the new [[FIA GT Championship]] that year, although Porsche faced factory-backed competition from [[Chrysler]], the 911 GT2s managed to win three races.  By 1998, however, the capabilities of the GT2 were unable to combat the increased number of [[Chrysler Viper GTS-R]]s in the series, earning only a single victory.

By 1999, the GT2s had been largely overpowered by the Vipers, as well as newcomers [[Lister Cars|Lister]].  Despite this, a GT2 prepared by Roock Racing managed to win the GT2 class at the [[24 Hours of Daytona]].  An increase in engine displacement to 3.8&nbsp;liters in 2000 was unable to help Porsche, and support for the project ended.  Porsche chose instead to concentrate on the new N-GT category with the [[Porsche 911 GT3|GT3-R]] that same year.  GT2s continued to be used by private teams until 2004.

With the launch of the 996 generation GT2, several privateers attempted to continue on the motorsports history by building their own racing versions.  Belgian PSI Motorsports' '''''996 Bi-Turbo''''' and German A-Level Engineering's '''''996 GT2-R''''' were used with moderate success in national series such as the Spanish GT Championship and [[Belcar]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Porsche 996 Bi-Turbo GT2-R - Complete Archive - Racing Sports Cars |url=https://www.racingsportscars.com/suffix/archive/Porsche/996%20Bi-Turbo/GT2-R.html |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=www.racingsportscars.com}}</ref> A #53 996 GT2-R was able to achieve a third place podium at the 1000 km of Silverstone at the 2005 Le Mans Endurance Series.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Porsche 996 Bi-Turbo group GT (2001) - Racing Cars |url=http://tech-racingcars.wikidot.com/porsche-996-bi-turbo |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=tech-racingcars.wikidot.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVbxfkoQKXE |title=2005 Le Mans Series Review |language=en |access-date=2024-04-12 |via=www.youtube.com}}</ref> This would be the last generation of GT2s to be raced at a professional sprint and endurance series until the introduction of the 991 generation.

=== Modern GT2 ===
Porsche became the first manufacturer to commit to the new [[SRO GT2]] category launched in 2018, with the Porsche 911 GT2 RS clubsport.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport Revealed In LA |url=https://www.dailysportscar.com/2018/11/29/porsche-911-gt2-rs-clubsport-revealed-in-la.html |access-date=1 January 2024 |website=dailysportscar.com |location=US |date=2018-11-29}}</ref> The car has since competed in [[2020 GT Sports Club America|GT Sports Club America]] in 2020 and in the [[GT2 European Series]] from 2021 onward. An Evo kit for the car was introduced in 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Performance boost for Porsche's GT2 racing car |url=https://www.porschesport.com/news/performance-boost-for-porsches-gt2-racing-car |author=<!--staff--> |website=PorscheSport |location=UK |year=2021 |access-date=1 January 2024}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
{{Commons category|Porsche 911 GT2}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071208012606/http://www.porsche.com/microsite/911gt2/usa.aspx Porsche Cars North America] - Porsche 997 GT2 microsite
* [http://www.porsche.com/usa/eventsandracing/motorsport/philosophy/history/racingcars/1995-911gt2/ Porsche Cars North America] - 1995 Porsche 911 GT2
* [http://www.porsche.com/usa/eventsandracing/motorsport/philosophy/history/racingcars/1995-911gt2evo/ Porsche Cars North America] - 1995 Porsche 911 GT2 Evo

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