Unveiled in 2007, the Porsche 997 GT2 derived its name from the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) racing class for which it was built. Based on the 997 Turbo, the GT2 was revised to make it even more capable and was just the third production Porsche to break the 200 mph barrier.

Courtesy of modified variable-vane turbochargers, a new intake manifold, and a titanium exhaust system, the GT2’s 3.6-liter flat-six developed 530 hp at 6,500 rpm and 502 lbs./ft. of torque at just 2,200 rpm. Rear-wheel drive only, weight-saving measures included the removal of the rear seat and strategic use of lightweight materials. Combining uncompromising performance with understated visual aggression, the GT2 distilled Porsche’s motorsport expertise into a limited-production, rear-wheel-drive supercar built expressly for experienced drivers.

The GT2 featured a six-speed manual gearbox and various carbon fiber components helped reduce mass and sharpen responses, while Porsche Active Suspension Management and massive carbon ceramic brakes ensured control commensurate with its prodigious output.

One of only 194 exported to the US by Porsche, and one of just 20 US examples for the final 2009 model year, this 2009 GT2 is finished in Black over a Black full leather interior and is particularly well specified.

In addition to standard GT2 specification, this example was ordered with the Carbon Interior Package and Carbon Package Switch Panel, reinforcing the car’s purposeful, motorsport-derived character. Comfort and convenience options include adaptive, heated Sport Seats, the Sport Chrono Package, PCM with navigation module, a Bose surround sound system, Bluetooth phone interface, and universal audio interface.

Notably, the GT2 was specified with several Porsche Exclusive options, including a painted front spoiler lip, painted front air intakes, a color-matched leather key pouch, illuminated carbon fiber door-entry guards, red taillights, and an aluminum footrest – subtle details that distinguish this GT2 from more sparsely specified examples. Wheel caps with colored Porsche crests further underscore the attention to detail.

With a total original MSRP of $210,915, this GT2 stands as a thoughtfully optioned, highly collectible example of one of Porsche’s most extreme manual gearbox, rear-wheel-drive 911s of the modern era. Offered from the collection of a meticulous Porsche enthusiast, performance-minded aficionados are encouraged to closely inspect this rare turbocharged masterpiece.