Porsche 911 GT2 (997)
2007–2009 · Porsche 911 GT2 (997) — Sports Car, Flat-6 Twin-Turbo, designed by Pinky Lai.
The Story
The 997 GT2 is the definitive modern ‘Widowmaker’ — a 530-PS, rear-wheel-drive, twin-turbo 911 with a six-speed manual and a reputation as one of the most intimidating cars Porsche has ever sold. Launched in 2007, it took the Mezger twin-turbo flat-six, turned the boost right up, sent every horsepower to the rear wheels alone, and trusted the driver to manage it. Period reviewers were equal parts terrified and exhilarated; it became notorious for snapping into oversteer under power. Brutally, almost frighteningly fast — yet, in the right hands, sublime — it’s the last hardcore manual twin-turbo 911 before the GT2 RS upped the ante, and a sought-after Mezger grail.
The Numbers
Benchmarked against its class
Each dial ranks this car within its Sports Car class — fuller means higher, and the tick marks the class midpoint.
Signature Colors
The Designer
Pinky Lai
Born in Hong Kong and trained in Rome and London, Lai is best known for the controversial-but-crucial 996 — the first 911 designed from scratch since 1964 — whose platform-sharing with the Boxster helped save the company.
Studio Motors POV
The definitive modern ‘Widowmaker’ — 530 PS, rear-drive, manual, no apologies. A documented, original 997 GT2 is a hardcore Mezger grail; respect it, buy the history, and enjoy one of the last truly intimidating 911s.
The Engine
Mezger flat-six (water-cooled)
Lineage
Where it sits in the bloodline
Market & Value
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What Reviewers Said About 911 GT2 (997)
Worth Knowing About the 911 GT2 (997)
3 Things You Didn’t Know
- 1) Its 530-PS Mezger twin-turbo sends everything to the REAR wheels through a manual gearbox — no AWD, the defining GT2 recipe. 2) Reviewers nicknamed it 'the Widowmaker' for its on-power snap-oversteer; even Top Gear noted it could outpace your reactions. 3) It was the basis for the even-wilder 620-PS GT2 RS that followed in 2010.
5 Fast Facts
- • 2007–2009 (~1,242 built). • 3.6L Mezger TWIN-turbo flat-six, 530 PS; REAR-drive, manual. • The modern 'Widowmaker' — fearsome on-power oversteer. • The last hardcore manual twin-turbo before the GT2 RS. • A sought-after Mezger grail.
Provenance
Owners & what to look for
Famous Owners
FLAG: no documented/citable celebrity owner verified here. (Excluded rather than guessed.)
Studio Buyer’s Brief
Manual-only and rear-drive with 530 PS and no AWD — this is a car for experienced hands; buy on documented history and originality, and verify the Mezger service record and PCCB brakes. A clean, original 997 GT2 is a rare, hardcore Mezger grail — and a more analog, manual alternative to the GT2 RS that followed.
Full Specifications
- Make / Model
- Porsche 911 GT2 (997)
- Class
- Sports Car
- Production years
- 2007–2009
- Units built
- 1242
- Variants
- GT2 (2007); Coupe (RWD)
- Engine layout
- Rear
- Engine
- Flat-6 Twin-Turbo
- Engine family
- Mezger flat-six (water-cooled)
- Displacement
- 3.6L / 3600 cc
- Power
- 523 hp
- Torque
- 505 lb-ft
- 0–60 mph
- 3.7 s
- Top speed
- 204 mph
- Power-to-weight
- 363 hp/tonne · 6.1 lb/hp
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD · Petrol
- Curb weight
- 3175 lb
Questions
911 GT2 (997) FAQ
What engine does the Porsche 997 GT2 use?
The 997 GT2 (2007-2009) uses the Mezger M97/70 3.6-litre twin-turbocharged flat-six producing 523 hp and 505 lb-ft of torque, driving the rear wheels only through a 6-speed manual gearbox. It reaches 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and tops out at 204 mph, making it the fastest production 911 of the 997 generation.
How many Porsche 997 GT2s were built?
Porsche built 1,242 examples of the 997 GT2 between 2007 and 2009. Additionally, Porsche built the 997.2 GT2 RS in 2010-2011, limited to just 500 examples — a lightweight, more powerful evolution of the GT2 that has become one of the most sought-after modern 911s. Both cars used the twin-turbocharged Mezger engine with rear-wheel drive.
What is a Porsche 997 GT2 worth today?
The 997 GT2 trades broadly in the $260,000-$500,000+ range in 2025-2026 markets, with Classic.com data supporting an average near the mid-$260,000s. Well-documented low-mileage examples can reach the upper end. Values have appreciated as the 997 GT2 has settled into modern-classic status.
How does the 997 GT2 differ from the 997 GT3?
Both cars use Mezger engines and are rear-wheel drive, but the GT2 adds twin turbocharging for 523 hp versus the GT3’s 429 hp naturally aspirated. The GT2 also uses the 997 Turbo’s wide-body architecture with GT2-specific aero, chassis, and cooling changes — not standard 911 bodywork like the GT3.
Can I buy or finance a Porsche 997 GT2 through Studio Motors?
Yes. Specialist lenders can structure financing on these appreciating collector Porsches.
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