Why the 997 GT3 matters The Mezger engine. Motorsport-derived, naturally aspirated and dry-sumped, the 3.6-litre flat-six makes 415PS (409bhp) at 7,600rpm and 405Nm. Its throttle response and top-end rush are something turbocharged cars can’t match. The last hydraulic steering. This was the final GT3 with a hydraulic rack. Its successors went electric, and the lost feel is still debated among owners. Narrow body, wide track. The slim Carrera shell with a wider track makes it agile on the road and rewarding on a circuit. PASM, a mechanical limited-slip differential and a 1,395kg kerb weight complete the package: 0–62mph in 4.3 seconds and 193mph flat out. The interior The comfort specification makes it as happy on a long drive as a fast one, and it has every carbon fibre interior option [list them here]. The latest Porsche Classic PCM with full Apple CarPlay adds modern navigation, music and phone integration while keeping the period look of the dash. This car Owned and maintained without compromise, this GT3 has been serviced only by a Porsche main dealer or RPM Technic and has a full stamped history. The last two invoices alone total over £40,000: Suspension: all main components replaced, with KW Clubsport adjustable coilovers fitted. The original suspension is retained, serviced and supplied with new Porsche springs. Paint: a ground-up, windows-out respray in Carrara White by a Porsche-accredited classic restoration specialist. The arches were ground to bare metal, etch primed, seam sealed and finished in Carrara White Raptor underbody protection. After 12 weeks in warm storage, the car received full-body XPEL Ultimate Plus PPF and a dual-stage ceramic coating. Brakes: calipers fully restored with new seals and pistons, finished in gloss black to complement the monotone colour scheme. By far the cleanest and most