www.jacklanphere.com/997turbo

Looking for a new owner to enjoy the incredible driving experience of my most prized possession; This 997 Turbo which I have owned for the past nearly 8 years. I bet you are thinking I must be crazy to list the car at this price with 87,000 miles and an accident on its history. If the mileage or accident history concerns you, then you need not read any further, because I cannot change those facts about this car. However, if you are intrigued at all, please allow me to introduce you to this very special car that I have built.

What you are looking at is what I would consider to be the baddest 997 Turbo listed for sale anywhere in this country, maybe even the world. And it is very rare that a build like this comes around for sale. I have spent the past few years meticulously modifying and building this 997.1 Turbo into the beast that you see today, which I often refer to as the “GT Killer”. This all started when I drove my little brothers’ 997 GT3, which quite frankly, ruined me. After the unfortunate event that I was rear ended in December of 2020, I decided to use that collision and the subsequent repairs as my catalyst to turn this car into a one-of-a-kind beast that would give any 997 GT-generation car a run for its money.

There is no tune or upgraded Turbos on this car, and for very specific reasons; Since this car came with the factory Sport Chrono Package, providing 480HP and over 505 lb.ft. of torque in Sport mode, I have never felt like I wanted more power from the motor. What the factory Turbo desperately needs is a complete suspension replacement and conversion to GT equivalent. The stock power and AWD system is fantastic, all you need is the ability to retain that power and speed with even better handling dynamics. Most important to me was to do all of the preventative fixes such as welded coolant pipes & camshaft pinning, so I would have a bulletproof and 100% reliable car that I could use for a road trip or track day in a moments notice. That is what this car delivers.

After the rear end collision, the car was repaired to a better than new condition, which to briefly summarize, included brand new factory Porsche front and rear bumpers and all other components of those bumpers, and I paid extra on top of insurance to add the period correct 997 GT2 rear engine lid and wing, as well as having the entire car repainted (minus the roof). When the car came back in 2021, it was essentially a brand new car cosmetically, and I have since then done a full car Paint Protection Film (PPF) to protect that new paint. The car as she sits today is nearly flawless front to back, top to bottom.

Starting with the chassis, I have completely replaced every component of the stock suspension with GT/Cup equivalent parts to lower the car and achieve perfect geometry, handling, and bump steer elimination. The hubs have been converted to centerlock using all factory Porsche 997.2 centerlock parts, then finished with forged BBS Motorsport RE-MTSP wheels in 997.2 GT2RS spec sizes, wrapped in CUP2 tires. What this build achieves is a handling capability similar to a 997.2 GT car, but combined with the additional grip from the AWD system. The result is superior handling dynamics. In the past year, I have done extensive work with one of the absolute best and well renowned Porsche shops you could ever go to; True Performance LLC. Engine out, and a laundry list of serious preventative maintenance, performance upgrades, and many new factory parts installed to keep this machine operating at the highest level at all times, with no worries for me, or the next owner. Please refer to the images for more detail on my build list and work.

Exhaust is currently a completely custom built 3” full catless X-pipe system, which is by far the best you will ever hear a Turbo sound. Shifting experience is amazing with the full GT2 equivalent conversion, and single mass lightweight flywheel.

Inside the cabin are a few changes to enhance the driving experience, such as: The Porsche Classic Radio, factory 997 GT3 shift knob, factory 991 GT3 Cup steering wheel (stock steering wheel & airbag also included), Recaro Pole Position ABE bucket seats, and GMG harness bar (rear seats removed, but included with the car).

There are many more subtle details and upgrades on this car that make it as special and unique as it is. It truly needs to be seen in person and experienced first hand. I wish my narrative and photos could do it justice, but it does not come close. What I can promise you is this: You will have by far the most visceral, raw, and exciting driving experience with this car, every single time you take it out. For a price similar to a stock 997 Turbo, you can have an experience that is hands down superior in every regard. You would be hard pressed to recreate this build for under 200K today, not to mention the many months of waiting. Mine is ready for anything right now!