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911 GT2 Evo

911 GT2 Evo

1996–1998Coupé

To take the GT2 into FIA GT1, Porsche built the GT2 Evo. A larger KKK K27 turbocharger set with 40.4 mm restrictors, a redesigned intake and exhaust, and optimized internals lifted the 3.6-litre flat-six to 600 PS, while the body gained an even higher rear wing, wider arches for GT1 tyres and extra cooling ducts; weight fell to about 1,100 kg. Production was tiny — nine to eleven race cars depending on the source — and a separate run of 21 road-legal Evolution cars at 450 PS is also recorded. The Evo was overtaken by the mid-engined 911 GT1.

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Specification plate

Numbers as published

Every figure below is quoted from the sources listed at the foot of the page. A dash means the number was never published — it is never estimated.

Engine

3.6 L

M64/83 twin-turbocharged flat-six, larger KKK K27 turbos, 40.4 mm restrictors

Power

600 PS

0–100 km/h

0–97 km/h (60 mph) 3.3 s (estimated)

Top speed

301 km/h

187 mph)

Weight

1,100 kg

2,425 lb)

Drivetrain

Rear-wheel drive

Transmission

6-speed manual

Production

9–11 race cars (GT Classics/Wikipedia); 21 road Evolution cars (GT Classics)

Body styles

Coupé

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Gallery

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Watch

4 films on the GT2 Evo

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Compare

Set it against its neighbours

Porsche 911 GT11996–1999Same body, same era911 GT21995–1998Same body, same era911 Turbo S1997–1998Same body, same era
Compact specification comparison between the 911 GT2 Evo and Porsche 911 GT1, 911 GT2, 911 Turbo S
Spec911 GT2 Evo1996–1998Porsche 911 GT11996–1999911 GT21995–1998911 Turbo S1997–1998
Years1996–19981996–19991995–19981997–1998
Engine3.6 L M64/83 twin-turbocharged flat-six, larger KKK K27 turbos, 40.4 mm restrictors3,164 cc (3.2 L) water-cooled twin-turbo flat-six (Porsche M96/80), longitudinally mid-mounted3.6 L M64/60R twin-turbocharged air-cooled flat-six, raised boost3.6 L M64 twin-turbocharged air-cooled flat-six, larger Triple K K-24 turbos
Power600 PS544 PS450 PS450 PS
0–100 km/h0–97 km/h (60 mph) 3.3 s (estimated)3.9 s0–100 km/h 3.9 s0–100 km/h 4.1 s (Porsche)
Top speed301 km/h308 km/h296 km/h300 km/h
Weight1,100 kg1,150 kg1,295 kg1,500 kg
DrivetrainRear-wheel driveRear-wheel drive (rear mid-engine layout)Rear-wheel driveAll-wheel drive
Transmission6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manual (G50/53)6-speed manual
Body styles — identical across all carsCoupéCoupéCoupéCoupé
Production9–11 race cars (GT Classics/Wikipedia); 21 road Evolution cars (GT Classics)25 road cars in total for homologation: 2 road-legal prototypes (1995–96) + ~20 GT1 Straßenversion coupés (1997) + 1 GT1-98 Straßenversion (1998)57 road cars (Wikipedia); GT Classics documents 173 road cars, Porsche Newsroom says 'an edition of 100'345 built (Porsche Exclusive); other Porsche Newsroom pages state 336 or 435
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Sources (4)

  1. Porsche 911 GT2 — Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
  2. 993 GT2 (race) model history — GT Classics (opens in a new tab)
  3. Porsche 911 GT2 Evo (993) 1996–1998 — Stuttcars (opens in a new tab)
  4. 993 GT2 (road) model history — GT Classics (opens in a new tab)

What the sources do not settle (4)

  • Torque not set: sources conflict — 491 lb-ft/666 Nm @ 5,000 rpm (Stuttcars) vs 900 Nm @ 5,000 rpm (tech-racingcars).
  • Built count conflicts: 9 race Evos (GT Classics: 3 in 1996 + 6 in 1997), 11 (Wikipedia, Stuttcars), 21 road Evolutions (GT Classics, qv500).
  • Power conflicts: 600 PS GT1 race spec (Wikipedia, Stuttcars) vs 450 PS road Evolution (GT Classics) — both are listed in the power field.
  • 0–100 km/h figure is a 0–60 mph estimate from Stuttcars; no factory 0–100 km/h time found.

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