2004 Porsche 911 GT3 RS With 3,900 km Appears on Bring a Trailer

Bring a Trailer reports a 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 RS with 3,900 km offered at auction. The rare 996.2 model, built in 682 units, was imported to the US under the NHTSA Show or Display rule.

A rare 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (996.2) with extremely low mileage has appeared on the Bring a Trailer auction platform. At the time of publication the highest bid has reached $300,000, with several days still remaining before the auction closes. The attention surrounding the car is easy to understand: this is not simply another variant of the 911, but one of the most distinctive Porsche road cars of the early 2000s.

This example belongs to the limited-production 996 GT3 RS series, built in just 682 units. The model was created as a road-going counterpart to Porsche’s racing program and served as the homologation basis for the 996 GT3 RSR race car. As a result, the RS featured weight-saving measures and engineering solutions closely tied to motorsport.

The car was originally delivered new in Germany and carries the C00 specification for the German market. The model was never officially sold in the United States, which is why this example was later imported under the NHTSA “Show or Display” exemption. This special program allows historically or technologically significant vehicles to enter the country despite not meeting standard safety regulations, although annual road use is limited to 2,500 miles and ownership transfers must be approved by the regulator.

One of the defining aspects of this particular car is its mileage — just 3,900 kilometers (approximately 2,400 miles). For a car that is more than two decades old, that figure is remarkably low. Many examples on the market today show tens of thousands of kilometers, which means cars with such minimal use often attract particular attention from collectors.

The car is finished in Carrara White with red GT3 RS graphics, a color combination widely regarded as the signature look of the model. Exterior highlights include a carbon-fiber hood, carbon-fiber rear wing, and carbon mirror caps, along with a polycarbonate rear window designed to reduce weight.

Power comes from a naturally aspirated 3.6-liter Mezger flat-six producing 380 horsepower and 285 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with a six-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential, sending power to the rear wheels in classic GT3 fashion.

The chassis setup also reflects the car’s motorsport DNA. The RS received adjustable suspension control arms, while ride height was reduced by roughly 3 millimeters compared with the standard GT3. Braking is handled by six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers acting on cross-drilled and ventilated discs.

Inside, the focus remains firmly on performance. The cabin features fixed-back Recaro bucket seats trimmed in Nomex fabric, provisions for racing harnesses, and a factory roll cage. Despite the motorsport emphasis, the car still retains certain road comforts such as automatic climate control and a stereo system.

According to the seller, the vehicle was purchased by the current owner in 2024 from Porsche Salt Lake City. Service carried out there in August of the same year included an oil change as well as replacement of the serpentine belt and spark plugs. A Carfax report indicates no accidents or reported damage, with registration history in Florida, Montana, and Connecticut.

The combination of factors makes this auction particularly notable: limited production, the historical importance of the early GT3 RS lineage, extremely low mileage, and an already completed import process into the United States. As interest in early GT3 RS models continues to grow among collectors, examples like this are increasingly viewed not only as track-focused machines but also as significant pieces of modern Porsche history.