Vehicle Details
- Year: 2000
- Make: Porsche
- Model: 911 GT3
- VIN: WP0ZZZ99ZYS690668
- Mileage Shown: 44,047km
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Biarritz White
- Seller Type: Dealer
- Dealer Fees: None
- Location: Winter Garden, FL 34787
- Country: United States of America
- Lot #: V-0058683
The original Porsche 911 GT3 was introduced as a road-going homologation model for the FIA GT3 Cup race series in 1999, featuring a 3.6-liter Mezger flat-six engine derived from the Le Mans-winning 911 GT1 race car. The first 996 GT3 variant was never offered for sale in the United States, and only 1,868 examples were produced for rest-of-world markets between 1999 and 2001. This 2000 example was sold new in Japan and comes finished in Biarritz White over a black interior with leather Recaro bucket seats. Cared for by its original owner in Japan until it was purchased and imported to the U.S. by the seller in 2025, this rare 996.1 GT3 is now being offered for auction out of Florida with approximately 44k kilometers or 27k miles showing on the odometer.
Based on the stiffened steel bodyshell of the Carrera 4, the GT3 is distinguished from other 996 models by its revised front spoiler, side skirts, and fixed body-colored rear wing. This example is finished in Biarritz White (L9A2) and features red brake calipers mounted behind 18” Sport Design two-piece wheels. The seller notes that new Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires were recently installed, and some minor paint chips are present on the front bumper. Detailed images are provided in the gallery.
The black interior features a pair of leather fixed-back Recaro bucket seats and a three-spoke leather steering wheel. Accessories include GT3-branded door sills, automatic climate control, a central locking system, an onboard computer, and a Porsche CR-220 stereo. Some small scratches are noted on the center console near the ashtray.
Featuring integrated dry-sump lubrication, titanium connecting rods, lightweight pistons, and a nitride-hardened crankshaft, the 3.6-liter Mezger M96/79 flat-six engine was factory-rated at 360 HP and 273 lb-ft of torque. The rear wheels are driven through a 6-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential. Stopping power comes from fixed 6-piston front and 4-piston rear brake calipers with cross-drilled rotors. The GT3’s suspension includes uprated wheel bearings and rod ends, adjustable coilovers, and adjustable anti-roll bars. The seller notes that an oil change was completed before the car was imported approximately 300 miles ago, and a brake fluid flush was recently performed. Service records are said to be available dating back to the original owner’s purchase.
This sale will include owner’s manuals, a toolkit, a battery trickle charger, service records, and a clean title.
The seller would like you to know: “Hello everyone, this is our 996.1 GT3. It is in pristine condition and very well taken care of. It is a very special variant that will be revered as one of the greats. Some key takeaways:
- 1. Only 1,868 examples made, 308 of which were right-hand drive.
- 2. Although NO registry exists, Biarritz white is deemed to be the rarest color.
- 3. Like all of Porsche’s RS-badged models, the GT3 was originally outlawed from sale in North America on safety and emissions grounds.
- 4. The starting point for each GT3 was the stiffer, reinforced galvanized steel bodyshell from the 996 Carrera 4 Coupe. To this, new mounting points were added for the engine and gearbox.
- 5. Left-hand drive GT3s came with a long-range 89-litre fuel tank, but right-hand drive cars originally came with a smaller 64-litre unit.
- 6. The GT3’s party piece was its all bells and whistles Type M96/76 engine, which, unlike the regular Carrera motor, was derived from the Hans Mezger-designed GT1 power unit. Compared to the 3.4-litre Flat 6 fitted to the 996 Carrera, the GT3 engine had 4mm bigger cylinder bores (100mm) and a 1.6mm shorter stroke (76.4mm). Displacement was 3600cc, which represented a gain of 213cc.
- 7. The M96/76 also featured a low-friction valve train, plus lightweight forged pistons and titanium connecting rods.
- 8. Unlike the later 996.2, the 996.1 GT3 has a mechanical throttle cable. This offers a more engaging, visceral driving experience. A mechanically operated cable boot and trunk is standard as well.
- 9. With 355 bhp at 7200 rpm, the GT3 was the most powerful normally aspirated 911 ever offered to the public. Its torque rating was 273 lb-ft at 5000 rpm. For comparison, the regular 996 pumped out 296 bhp at 6800 rpm and 258 lb-ft at 4600 rpm
- 10. No traction control system was employed, nor was the Porsche Stability Management system. The only driver aid featured was the Bosch M5.3 anti-lock brake software, which was re-tuned for the GT3 application.
- 11. Transmission was through a reinforced clutch and mechanical limited-slip differential.
- 12. At 1350kg, the GT3 weighed 40kg less than a standard 996 Carrera Coupe and 95kg less than a Carrera 4 Coupe. Top speed went from 171mph to 188mph. The 0-62mph time dropped from 5.2 seconds to 4.7 seconds.
- 13. Significantly, the GT3 became the first production car to circulate the fabled Nürburgring in under eight minutes when Walter Rohrl recorded a lap of 7 minutes 56.33 seconds.”
Auction Results
- Sold for: $145,250
- Auction End: Jun 11, 2025 07:33:54PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 40
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These cars are still so underrated. Everyone can decide on the styling for themselves, and the interior is fairly cheap and basic, but the way they drive is nothing short of amazing. With Euro buckets and the console delete, both of which this car has, the interior feels so purposeful and almost austere, yet you've got everything you need including a stereo, A/C that works great, and a vehicle that is still on the verge of being truly practical. With a bit of suspension work (this car appears to have its original coil-overs which are likely getting tired after 25 years), handling is phenomenal, and you would be hard pressed to find a more communicative car. Take you time deciding on shocks, as the car completely changes personalities when you go from stock, to say Ohlins Road&Tracks, to KWs or JRZs, etc. and you really want the ride to fit your use case. I've spent lots of time in both 993s ('95 Carrera and '98 Carrera S) and 997s ('08 GT3 RS), and these feel more like better 993s, with exceptional handling and 100 more horsepower, than the bigger, more modern and comfortable (not used as a positive here) cars, including the 997s, although those are still close. There is a lot of variation from one car to the next, so you want to make sure you get a good one, but I can't say enough positive things about them, and Biarritz is a very unique color, which doesn't totally come through in most of the photos here. It has a subtle, elevated, creamy look to the white that is somehow fitting for a car that looks mostly like a normal 996 at a glance, but is way, way more than that underneath. I hope that the new owner of this car loves it and drives the wheels off of the thing.
Additional video content has been added to the listing page.
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Hello everyone, thank you for all the comments and bids thus far hopefully she finds a new home today.
I will be standing by to answer any and all questions.
@Laffman no PPI
-Seb
Beautiful car, this model is highly collectable overseas, unfortunately for us it was never imported to the US.
I had the opportunity to drive one of this GT3 in Europe.It was an AWESOME experience.
GLWTA
https://youtube.com/shorts/4ZrZNQ01BVk?si=4rkNAQSmx-2CBguX
Quick little driving edit
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i was having trouble w/ clarity of the doc. i see the range info now. thx for the response.
you did a great job with the video - very helpful
did your local Porsche specialist perform a PPI ?
@Laffman I have uploaded a DME report performed by Ninesport Motorwerks who are my local porsche specialists. I have tried my best to document via photo / video every inch of the car.
Let me know if there is anything in particular you would like to see
-Seb
very nice GT3
Has a PPI been performed by your dealership or 3rd party?
DME recent report?
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@mmalamut Not too familiar with the registration process in California but I will provide buyer with a clean and clear Florida title, bill of sale, and that’s all you need to register as far as im aware.
-Seb
Can this car be registered in California
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I wanted to chime in here as a former owner of a Mk 1 (or 996.1) GT3.
I cannot emphasize enough that, IMHO, the US market will hopefully see these cars as what they are - a very rare piece of Porsche history. This is the water-cooled version of the 1972 2.7 Carrera RS. I don't see how it is not. First car to bear the GT3 name (vs. first car to bear the Carrera name), homologation version of 1800 (vs. homologation of 1500).
There's actually a brand new video out on GT3's and whatever you think about the main premise, the first 5 minutes (after a minute or so of new GT3's) tell you what is so specifically special about the 996.1 GT3, which was built to save Porsche and keep it racing.
The link is here: https://youtu.be/KI8230Mg_0A?si=Qt0B-9jgHx3_e7NZ
There is no way to get one with this low mileage and in this condition landed & duty paid in the US anymore for well into the $130's and and that is with all the hassle of doing it yourself (as I did).
GLWA
@Terra brakes have 90% life (pads look new, rotors have no lip or warpage. Clutch Is perfect. Holds without slippage or any issues.
Car is fully sorted, 0 leaks, NO clunks or strange noises, rows through the gears with ease. A/C blows ice cold
This GT3 is ready for the road!
-Seb
What is the condition of the brakes and clutch. I assume there is no issue with the engine.
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I had one of these up until 2021, It was an amazing car to drive, very analog and the driver feel is incredible. Mine was a red one, but the white looks awesome too.
Love white cars. Might take a drive up from Miami to take a closer look.