The first spots of cars, which are actually quite old, keep appearing on the website. This is solely due to the rarity of these vehicles, just like this version of the 911 GT1, which showed up on the Grossglockner.
Recently, the F.A.T. Mankei has opened its doors, becoming a magnet for special cars, just like this GT1 that found its way there. So, it's worth making a stop if you happen to be passing by.
The 911 GT1 comes in three variants, divided by model years: 1996, 1997, and 1998. The first variant, known as GT1-96, was built by Porsche twice. The second one, easily recognizable by the "fried-egg" headlights of the 996, was produced 21 times with a sale price of 1,550,000 German marks. The third is a unique piece, precisely the one recently spotted by Juanspots.nl on the Grossglockner.
Today, each GT1 comes with a million-dollar price tag, provided the sports car is not in terrible condition. At auctions, the owners gladly pay over four million euros. The unique piece, GT1-98, is likely to fetch even more.
After failing at Le Mans in 1997, Porsche reworked the concept for the GT1. The engineers radically transformed it, streamlining the hybrid chassis and switching to a carbon structure. This GT1 model made lightweight materials acceptable for series-production Porsches. The rear part remains a tubular structure, while the racing version gains length for better aerodynamics, becomes wider, and sits lower. Information about the only street version, GT1-98, is scarce. Porsche mentions its engine: a 6-cylinder boxer biturbo with a displacement of 3,163 cc, producing 544 horsepower, and reaching a top speed of 310 km/h. Visually, the GT1-98 differs significantly from its predecessor. It features gills on the front fenders, new sills, and aprons. The front hood integrates a ventilation slit, and the rear wing is distinct. The side mirrors remain large due to the lack of a rear window.
The GT1-98 is not only a unique and mysterious car but also a Le Mans winner. In 1998, Porsche celebrated a double victory with it. After this triumph, Porsche withdrew from the big endurance racing scene, partly due to cost reasons.
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