Think about if Porsche made a automobile with the expertise and poo of a GT2 with the usability and luxury of a Turbo.
Ask any passionate Porsche collector or fanatic about their favourite mannequin, and also you’ll doubtless hear two names come up most frequently: the 911 GT2 and 911 Turbo. Whereas these icons sit at reverse ends of the efficiency spectrum, they each embody Porsche’s relentless pursuit of precision and velocity. Bringing collectively one of the best of each worlds and creating one thing really unimaginable, this Porsche 911 GT2 Tribute appears to be like the half whereas sustaining some traits from its previous life. Constructed with the intention on creating the “GT2 Touring” that Porsche by no means engineered, this instance focuses on delivering the consolation and value of a 911 Turbo with the styling and authenticity of probably the most fascinating GT automobile.
Initially imported into Japan from the manufacturing facility by the crew at Mizwa Motors, the 1995 Porsche 911 Turbo started its life as a factory-built instance earlier than being meticulously reworked right into a 993 GT2 Tribute utilizing OEM components immediately from the producer. A part of a personal assortment, the primary proprietor started upgrading the 911 Turbo with a manufacturing facility Porsche GT2 widebody equipment. The construct shortly continued after the present proprietor took supply, sourcing meticulous upgrades from Porsche like revised gearing, a GT2 intercooler, OEM suspension, and intensely uncommon period-correct Speedline wheels.
Broad Arrow/Classic Shogun Group and Vehicles USA helped deliver the automobile stateside for the present proprietor, who continues to protect its story by sharing it with the automobile neighborhood across the nation at occasions. Over time, the 993 GT2 Tribute has made waves within the Porsche scene, incomes awards like Finest in Present at Radwood 2024 and a Class Award at The Amelia Island Concours alongside icons like a black Ferrari F50 and triple white Lamborghini Countach. It has additionally been featured at Porsche Rennsport Reunion 7 and Werks Reunion, cementing itself as a well known construct among the many Porsche world and its fans.
As if it couldn’t be any extra of a novel construct already, a manufacturing facility Paint-to-Pattern Iris Blue Metallic end makes this GT2 Tribute the final word Porsche construct. The manufacturing facility GT2 widebody provides it the aggressive stance of a observe star, and each element has been rigorously thought of—from the GT2 uprights and adjustable management arms to the imported Remainder of World (ROW) GT OEM lighting, together with headlights, taillights, fog lights, and switch indicators. To maintain the outside pristine for years, the automobile underwent a full paint correction, adopted by paint safety movie (PPF) and ceramic coating.
Inside, the cabin retains the light-weight GT2 spirit alive with some considerate and tasteful upgrades. A GT2 steering wheel and shifter preserve issues driver-focused, whereas Porsche sport hardback seats with matching Iris Blue backs add a bespoke contact. A Becker CR210 stereo with Bluetooth brings period-correct appears to be like with fashionable usability, and a Focal speaker and amplifier improves the audio high quality. The automobile additionally comes with some uncommon equipment, together with a Porsche Traditional proprietor’s bag, a Japan-only Purple “VIP” mild, and a GT2 light-weight wheel jack. The numbers-matching standing is verified by a Porsche Traditional Technical Certificates, giving the construct an additional layer of authenticity.
Hidden beneath the rear aero, the automobile is pushed by the 911 Turbo’s unique manufacturing facility engine with some additional Porsche manufacturing facility upgrades. The engine has been absolutely refreshed with OEM GT2 turbos and {hardware}, an OEM GT2 intercooler, and a GT2 exhaust. A brief-throw shifter with a golden rod makes for the partaking drive of a basic 911, whereas the ECU has been remapped for variable increase utilizing GT OEM mapping. On the low finish, it makes a powerful 420 horsepower, whereas the height energy of this setup is round 550 horsepower. Regardless of all these GT2-inspired upgrades, it nonetheless retains its AWD setup and Turbo VIN, making it a novel, usable, and thrilling tribute to one among Porsche’s most legendary fashions.
