996 MK1 GT3 Gemballa GTR600 Special Order

apollokre1d · 22 Jan 2016

Interesting car...

http://www.rpmtechnik.co.uk/sales/vehicle/996-mk1-gt3-gemballa-special-order/

Registration: 2000/V
Transmission: Manual 6
Mileage: 52000
Colour: Black
Interior: Black
Supplied new to Germany in 2000, this Mk1 GT3 is a rather special machine. In 2001 the car was purchased at 1300 miles by a German gentleman who wanted something unique that attracted very little attention but had the firepower to outgun anything he came across. The car was dispatched to world renowned tuner Gemballa for a special project including their GTR600 engine conversion (600bhp).

The customer however requested the engine wasn't swapped with a 996 Turbo unit, rather he requested to retain the GT3's original engine but convert it to twin turbo. Allegedly the owner was well connected with Weissach (Porsche research and development/ Motorsport site) and special development pistons, rods, crankshafts were purchased for the internals to create this one off engine. It is supposedly the only one running water-cooled intercoolers and a completely independent cooling system for both turbos, this also necessitated a revised front end to the 996 Mk2 to allow room, whilst they we're doing this he took the opportunity to de-spoiler the rear for a full Q car look. The car is running Gemballa suspension and brake setup. The total cost for the build and car weighed in at circa £200,000. The car was sold to a German dealer in 2009 who kept it in his personal collection until 2015 where it was then registered in the UK.

The GTR600 has been maintained by Gemballa throughout its life, without regard to cost and has a huge file of receipts detailing all works. The car has had a major service and inspection and is ready for the next owner to enjoy.

911UK · 22 Jan 2016

I like

mazza · 22 Jan 2016

Very cool car... shame there are no pics of the engine though... surprised they could fit everything in the narrow body with nothing protruding...

I did post a while back about whether you could "despoiler" a turbo... wonder what impact it has on this cars stability/handling...

Roro · 23 Jan 2016

It's not a Turbo - it's a GT3 with twin turbos and other witchcraft

Lj911 · 23 Jan 2016

This is so COOL !!!!!! :worship: :thumbs:

Chris_in_the_UK · 23 Jan 2016

Would love to see some shots of the engine installation!

Niall996 · 23 Jan 2016

I would have thought that this car was worth a lot more than that. A real one off. Ticks so many boxes.

apollokre1d · 23 Jan 2016

Niall996 said:
I would have thought that this car was worth a lot more than that. A real one off. Ticks so many boxes.

To the right buyer perhaps... It's effectively a GT2 without a rear wing.

the other me · 23 Jan 2016

Talk about a "sleeper" , what a Beaut !

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Disco · 23 Jan 2016

Niall996 said:
I would have thought that this car was worth a lot more than that. A real one off. Ticks so many boxes.

In the world of collectible pork, stock tends to be worth more than modified... Add to that the fact that Gemballa are very Marmite in perception and the market for the car is tiny, even though it is indeed a very interesting item :judge:

Afterthought - narrow body, 285 wide rear tyres, no PSM or traction control, no downforce, 600hp on boost... Certainly one to focus your attention.

NXI20 · 24 Jan 2016

+1

There's a reason why this car has only 2 previous owners. The market for a car this modified into "unknown" territory is exceptionally small. They can try to pretend that the dealer put it in a private collection for 6 years but it's more than likely it was actually for sale during the entire time & he couldn't find a punter for it.

It would be an incredibly difficult car to move on in this form and is one of those examples where spending bucketloads of cash on a car has actually devalued it over a standard example. Likely to either be sold at well under the asking or hang around for years at that price.

nick w · 24 Jan 2016

NXI20 said:
+1

There's a reason why this car has only 2 previous owners. The market for a car this modified into "unknown" territory is exceptionally small. They can try to pretend that the dealer put it in a private collection for 6 years but it's more than likely it was actually for sale during the entire time & he couldn't find a punter for it.

It would be an incredibly difficult car to move on in this form and is one of those examples where spending bucketloads of cash on a car has actually devalued it over a standard example. Likely to either be sold at well under the asking or hang around for years at that price.

D'accord, what a tool, but not quite the punch of Chris's 996 GT2 though !.
:grin:

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