993 Track Car Is a Mysterious GT2 Tribute
Super-cool 993 GT2 RSR Speedster build has extensive parts list and is ready to take on any race track. But where did this beast come from?Â
The Rennlist forums are an endless treasure trove of wild Porsches, but once in awhile, one comes up that really makes you think. That is precisely the case with this one-off 993 911.
Forum user DGT2911 recently posted a thread asking for any info on this track-ready 911 he purchased from a man who has had it since 2005. It once was a standard cabriolet, but now lives its life as a full GT2 RSR Speedster conversion. Inside and out, there seems to be no part of this beast left untouched. However, the question lies in who exactly did this high-quality build. He purchased it in Canada and only knows that it was built by a race shop in Ontario, Canada. Other than that, he is left in the dark on the car’s history.
A Thorough and Well-thought-out Build
The car features a full GT2 fiberglass widebody kit, including fender flares and the iconic rear wing. It has aero mirrors and a fiberglass hood, as well. It also rides on full GT2 suspension, as well. A pair of speedster-style tonneau cover “bumps” sit right behind the color-matched roll cage.
The conversion doesn’t stop with the amazing looking exterior, though. Under the decklid is a fully built 3.6L VarioRam M64/21 engine with aftermarket camshafts and internals making over 400 horsepower. Power is driven to the wheels through a six-speed G50/21 transmission with an LSD, too.
Inside it’s clear that this is no daily driver. It has a full roll cage, and a host of Momo components including bucket seats, the steering wheel, and adjustable seat rails. Additionally, all the glass is gone, including the windshield. All of this, in combination with the thin profile door cards and racing harnesses, cements its purpose for track use.
It’s got a host of race-ready engine aides as well. It features Electromotive direct injection and a matching ECU to power the beastly M64 engine. Additionally, it has an ATL fuel cell and a performance oil cooler and fuel pump. Further helping it on track is a set of three-piece HRE wheels wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero tires and 993 Turbo brakes.
The Mystery of its History
The original poster says he has had the car for over two years and purchased it as a barn-find of sorts from a gentleman who bought it from a Porsche race shop in the early 2000s. Additionally, when he got it, the fender flares and bumpers were blue, but he had it painted all Speed Yellow. The owner says he is contemplating selling it to purchase a newer 911. He wants to know what it’s worth, roughly. Additionally, he is also hoping to find the builder of the car.
This is where the Rennlist Forums come to the rescue.
Forum user Wildcat077 gave the original poster a good lead, recommending contacting Jay Lloyd, the owner of a Canadian Porsche performance shop called Jay Lloyd’s Klassix. From a look at his website, it certainly seems like a great place to start.
As for the value, it’s quite tricky to make a precise estimate. Selling a race/track car is not usually an easy or profitable venture. As user Turbodan points out, it would likely make a lot more money to sell parts from the car. Another user, AG81, estimates the engine and transmission alone to sell for $20,000 to $35,000, which is enough to land the original poster a decent 996 or 997.
No matter how you slice it, this thing is super cool. You are certainly not likely to run into a similar one. If this is something up your alley, it might be worth shooting a message to the original poster, as he is potentially interested in selling it. If you’ve got any suggestions on where to find more info on this car, be sure to join the conversation on the thread in the forums!
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