The revised car was known as the 911 GT1 Evo (or Evolution). The car had the same engine as the 1996 version, but its new aerodynamic elements allowed the 1997 version to be considerably faster than the 1996 version with improved acceleration, the top speed was still around 330 km/h (205 mph) on the La Sarthe Circuit (in the race, the GT1 Evo ...

2018年7月3日 · Called the GT1 Evo, the second-year car utilized the same powerplant but was given aero tweaks front and rear. In fact, it previewed the headlights that would wind up on the then-upcoming...

2024年2月22日 · One of only nine customer GT1 race cars ever built and one of two to be converted by the factory to full 97 Evo configuration. Eligible for entry to all the most prestigious car events in the world, as well as for racing in Endurance …

One of only 9 factory-built ‘customer’ 911 GT1 race cars • Upgraded at Weissach to EVO spec in 1997 • 1997 – 1998 FIA GT Championship & Le Mans 24 Hours • Playstation / Marlboro / Giesse liveried • Fully documented ownership from new • Low hours and meticulously maintained • UK V5C / Road registered • Road conversion by ...

In response, Porsche came up with an improved version of the 911 GT1, which added the Evolution suffix. Visual changes included 911 996-style headlights while other tweaks resumed to better aerodynamics and retuned suspension. 1997 didn’t bring the victory for the 911 GT1.

2024年8月14日 · Offered for public sale for the first time, this exceptional 911 GT1 – never upgraded to 996-style Evo specification – is supplied with a comprehensive digital history file of purchase documentation, historical race photography, records, a spare rear wing element, and four spare BBS wheels.

One of only nine customer GT1 race cars ever built and one of two to be converted by the factory to full 97 Evo configuration. Eligible for entry to all the most prestigious car events in the world, as well as for racing in Endurance Racing Legends or simply driving on the road!

After a promising season in 1996, Porsche updated their GT1 contender to Evolution specification. This included redesign bodywork, a new front suspension and a six-speed sequential transmission half way through the season.

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1997 Porsche 911 GT1 Evolution 993-GT1-004 – sold for $1,265,000 Factory Entry at the 1997 24 Hours of Le Mans. Raced in Two FIA GT Championship Events with a 3rd Overall at Laguna Seca. Retained by Porsche AG for Use in Tire Development. Successfully Campaigned in the Canada GT Cup Challenge.