If an enthusiast were to wake up after a 20 year nap, and find himself in the showroom of a Porsche dealership, they would find themselves in the presence of some of the most well engineered performance vehicles ever created.  It's like one grand slam after another with Porsche, and with the recent 911 redesign, the accompanying 911 Twin Turbo, and the awesome racetrack insprired GT3 and GT3 RS models.  However, its latest concoction set to debut in Frankfurt, has recently been spotted on the streets of America.  Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the GT2 is back.

When Porsche redesigned its 911 with the 996 model, everyone was mesmerized by the 911 Twin Turbo, which shocked drivers, and wow'd Porsche enthusiasts with its amazing workmanship and list of specs.  However, it featured a new wing, which adjusted according to vehicle speed.  This was a great feature for a road car, but some racing classes strictly prohibit a spoiler that can be adjusted from a fixed position, so many 911's were stuck in the paddock.  Along with the wing issue, the all wheel drive setup added weight and understeer, and while it didn't necessarily make the car slow, weekend racers wanted more.

This is where Porsche answered the call with the 911 GT2.  In 2002, the GT2 was introduced with a rear drive platform, and a fixed rear wing.  It was stripped down for weight savings, and the engine performance was increased to make about 70 more hp than the normal 911 twin turbo model.  All was good in the land of Porsche.

Fast forward to 2007.  The new 997 model has just been introduced, with the 911 Twin Turbo once again making enthusiasts' jaws drop to the floor.  The GT3 and GT3 RS give the weekend warrior racers something to drive, but those are both normally aspirated variants of the 911.  What on earth is a turbo lover to do?  Well, once again, Porsche has answered the call with the 2008 911 GT2.  The car is set to debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show this fall, but test cars have been spotted in Germany, and most recently, in America. 

Of course, the horsepower is set to be bumped from the Twin Turbo model, we are estimating somewhere north of 500 hp.  If Porsche sticks with its heritage, the GT2 will be rear wheel drive, and will be much lighter than the Twin Turbo.  The car should top out above 200 mph, and will beat the Twin Turbo's performance times.  This should be interesting to see, as the Turbo model is already reaching 60 mph in 3.7 seconds.  Expect to pay at least $150,000, as the last GT2 went for around $185,000. 

Worth every penny in our opinion.  What more can one ask for?  Turbos, lightweight, rear wheel drive.  Its a beautiful thing.  Stay tuned to RPM Planet for more great Porsche's as the Frankfurt show draws nearer.

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