2011 Porsche 911 GT3: 997.2 Manual Basalt Black Sport Buckets and One of Porsches Great Drivers Cars This 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 is one of the modern Porsche greats. Finished in Basalt Black Metallic over Black Full Leather this 997.2 GT3 has the spec the mileage and the character that make these cars so sought after: manual transmission Sport Bucket Seats Front Axle Lift Sport Chrono Package Plus center-lock GT3 wheels carbon interior trim Guards Red seat belts Guards Red instrument dials and only 32 215 miles . With an original MSRP of $154 475 this GT3 was ordered like a serious enthusiasts car. It has the driver-focused equipment the right performance options and the mechanical personality that makes the 997.2 GT3 one of the most desirable 911s of the modern era. Why the 997.2 GT3 Matters The 997.2 GT3 sits in a special place in Porsche history. It is from the era when a GT3 still meant a naturally aspirated GT engine a manual gearbox hydraulic steering compact dimensions and a raw mechanical feel. Newer GT3s are incredible but the 997.2 still has a level of analog connection that makes it feel alive in a way modern performance cars often do not. This is not just about speed. It is about the way the car feels. The way it revs. The way it steers. The way the manual gearbox keeps the driver involved. The way the chassis communicates. The way every drive feels intentional. That is why the 997.2 GT3 has become such a benchmark. Manual Gearbox and GT3 Character The manual transmission is the heart of this car. A GT3 should feel like an event and the manual gearbox makes that happen every time you drive it. Every shift matters. Every downshift adds drama. Every mile feels more connected. This is the version for someone who wants to drive not just go fast. The 997.2 GT3 delivers the kind of naturally aspirated response sound and mechanical honesty that newer turbocharged and dual-clutch performance cars cannot replicate. It rewards precision rhythm and commitment. That is what makes it special. Basalt Black With the Right Details Basalt Black Metallic gives this GT3 a serious focused motorsport look. It is elegant from a distance and aggressive up close. The fixed rear wing front splitter wide stance center-lock wheels and GT3 bodywork all look especially purposeful in black. Inside the Black Full Leather cabin is elevated by the right details: Sport Bucket Seats carbon interior trim Guards Red seat belts Guards Red instrument dials leather-wrapped trim pieces carbon door entry guards and the rear center console in carbon. The result is dark purposeful and driver-focused with just enough color to remind you this is a special GT car. The Right GT3 Options This example has the options that matter. The Sport Bucket Seats make the cabin feel immediately more serious. They give the car the right seating position and the focused motorsport feel a GT3 should have. The Front Axle Lifting System is a major option on a low GT3. It makes real-world driving easier and helps protect the front end from steep driveways road transitions and parking ramps. The Sport Chrono Package Plus Dynamic Engine Mounts center-lock GT3 wheels carbon interior package carbon switch panel carbon door entry guards Guards Red dials Guards Red belts clear taillights and extensive leather interior details all make this car feel like a properly ordered GT3. This was not a casual build. This was ordered by someone who understood the car. Why It Is Worth Its Sticker Price This GT3 had an original MSRP of $154 475 and today that number feels completely justified. The 997.2 GT3 is no longer viewed as just a used 911. It is a modern Porsche collectible. The reason is simple: Porsche does not make cars with this exact formula anymore. Manual gearbox. Naturally aspirated GT3 character. Hydraulic steering. Compact 997 proportions. Sport Bucket Seats. Front Axle Lift. Center-lock wheels. Low mileage. Clean CARFAX history. That combination is what gives this car its value. A great GT3 is not priced only by age or original MSRP. It is priced by specification mileage condition history and desirability. This car checks the right boxes and that is why a well-optioned low-mileage 997.2 GT3 deserves serious money. CARFAX History The CARFAX report shows: 32 215 miles No accidents or damage reported 19 service history records 7 previous owners Personal lease personal and lease ownership history Last owned in California No total loss reported No structural damage reported No airbag deployment reported No odometer rollback indicated No open recalls reported The service history includes Porsche dealer service oil and filter services brake fluid services cabin air filter replacement alignment work tire services coolant service crankshaft pulley/balancer replacement serpentine belt replacement and other documented maintenance activity. For a GT3 the clean accident history low mileage and service records are major positives. Who This Car Is For This GT3 is for the buyer who understands why the 997.2 matters. It is for someone who wants the feel of a true Porsche GT car: raw precise mechanical and deeply involving. It is for the driver who values manual shifting naturally aspirated response compact proportions and the kind of steering feel that helped define Porsches best modern era. This is for someone who wants: A 997.2 GT3 Manual transmission Basalt Black Metallic Black Full Leather Sport Bucket Seats Front Axle Lift Sport Chrono Package Plus Center-lock GT3 wheels Carbon interior trim Guards Red seat belts and dials Low mileage No accidents or damage reported to CARFAX This is not the GT3 for someone who wants quiet luxury. This is the GT3 for someone who wants the drive to matter. Factory Options BASE 911 GT3 140 Dynamic Engine Mounts 267 Self Dimming Mirrors 346 Wheels Painted Silver 430 Standard 19-Inch GT3 Wheel with Center Lock 474 Front Axle Lifting System 480 Manual Transmission 490 Sound Package Plus 603 Dynamic Cornering Lights 619 Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone Interface 640 Sport Chrono Package Plus 672 Navigation Module for PCM 686 XM Radio 78 Black Full Leather 810 Floor Mats in Interior Color 870 Universal Audio Interface EAK A-Pillar Leather Interior Package EZA Interior Package Carbon EZB Carbon Package Switch Panel P03 Sport Bucket Seats P12 Self-Dimming Mirrors and Rain Sensor P23 PCM 3.0 with Extended Navigation X69 Door Entry Guards in Carbon XDA Wheels Painted Black XFG Instrument Dials in Guards Red XLG Lid of Storage Bin in Alcantara with Porsche Logo XMJ Rear Center Console Carbon XMP Sun Visors in Leather XNS Steering Column in Leather XSC Porsche Crest in Headrests XSX Seat Belts in Guards Red XTG Inner Sill Finishers in Leather XUB Headlight Cleaner Cover in Exterior Color XVW Rear View Mirror in Leather XXG Clear Tail Lights XZD Dome Lamp Cover in Leather Z4 Basalt Black Metallic Final Thought This 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 is one of the special ones. 997.2 generation. Manual gearbox. Basalt Black Metallic. Sport Bucket Seats. Front Axle Lift. Sport Chrono. Center-lock wheels. Carbon interior. Guards Red details. Only 32 215 miles. No accidents or damage reported to CARFAX. It has the spec mileage history and mechanical character that make the 997.2 GT3 one of the most desirable modern Porsche GT cars. This is not just a 911. This is one of the great ones. _____________ Excellent Condition! We Accept Trades: We will help you move out of your current ride and into the car of your dreams. Talk to us about your car and we will make you an offer. Financing Available: We offer flexible financing through our extensive lending network with terms that meet all your needs allowing you to buy confidently. Mechanical Inspection and Service: All of our cars undergo a rigorous inspection to ensure we find and fix any issues and ensure you're getting a top-quality car. At Response Motors we are true enthusiasts and take pride in keeping these wonderful machines looking and running their best for our customers. Paint and Bodywork: At Response Motors we pride ourselves on the quality of the cars we sell. Take any of our cars straight from the showroom to the car show and each car gets an extensive 15+ hour paint correction and detail to bring the paint up to show car status and give them that head-turning and eye-popping deep glossy shine that they deserve. Of course the interior is just as important with a thorough steam cleaning and leather restoration as part of the package. This vehicle is being offered for sale by: Response Motors LLC 2490 Old Middlefield Way Mountain View CA 94043 Taxes tags and fees are not included in the sale price