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By DesignTek
The GT2 emerged as the racing iteration of the 993 Turbo, tailored specifically for competition in the FIA GT2 class racing. By the mid-1990s, various road racing governing bodies had imposed stringent limitations, if not outright bans, on all-wheel-drive systems. Porsche developed the rear-wheel-drive GT variant to align with these regulatory changes. Notably, the elimination of the all-wheel drive system resulted in significant weight reduction for the competition vehicle. To meet racing requirements, Porsche produced a limited number of street-legal variants for homologation purposes, now highly coveted by collectors. The interior design of the GT2 mirrors that of its sibling, the Carrera RS and the Turbo's fenders were replaced with bolt-on plastic pieces to accommodate large racing tyres and simplify fender repairs, common occurrences in auto racing.
Until 1997, the street-legal GT2 maintained a similar engine configuration to the Turbo but operated with increased boost pressure, yielding a maximum output of 430PS (316kW; 424hp). In the 1998 model year, a dual ignition system was introduced, elevating power to 450PS (331kW; 444hp) at 6,000 rpm and 586 Nm (432lb⋅ft) of torque at 3,500 rpm. Only 57 road-legal variants were manufactured.
The racing variants of the GT2 featured varied engine setups tailored to specific racing series. By 1996, the factory-stated power rating reached 456PS (335 kW; 450hp) at 5,700 rpm, with torque peaking at 670 Nm (494 lb⋅ft) at 5,000 rpm. An "Evo" version designed for the GT1-series boasted power outputs reaching 600PS (441kW; 592hp), with only 11 cars produced before being succeeded by the mid-engined 911 GT1. Additionally, the rear deck lid of the street-legal GT2 bore the "911 GT" designation rather than "911 GT2."
