Often considered to be one of the best Porsches to ever wear the GT3 badge, the 997 GT3 RS has become an icon in its own right. Sporting a 3.8 litre flat-6 engine along with a 6-speed manual gearbox, the 3RS makes 444 bhp and achieves a 0-62mph in 4 seconds. With excellent proportions, subtle-yet-effective aerodynamics including a carbon fibre rear wing and dramatic weight savings over the standard 911 (997), it hits the sweet spot between a staggeringly capable road car, as well as a monster on the track.

With good examples becoming harder to find every year, this generation of GT3 RS is becoming increasingly collectible, with values on the rise and the fact that all RS Porsche's are now paired with the PDK gearbox making the 997 the last 911 series to feature a manual gearbox for the GT3 RS.

The main differences compared with the 997 GT3 lie mainly with the rear wing and two-and-a-half inch extension to the width at the rear, allowing for wider wheels and tyres. This results in masses of grip and handling unmatched by few other road-going sports cars.

Overall, the 997 GT3 RS is now a modern classic, loved by both drivers and collectors. It demonstrates perfectly the capability of Porsche’s finest engineers, with a truly analogue and unadulterated racing car experience for the road.