Porsche says enthusiasts will not be able to buy the beast until next May but in the meantime prospective buyers can feast their eyes on a specification of superlatives.
Based on the 911 Turbo the GT2 boasts 462 brake horsepower which is enough to propel it from 0 to 100 kilometres an hour (62 mph) in 4.1 seconds. Top speed is 315 km/h.
The power-to-weight ratio of the GT2 is phenomenal since the car weighs only 1,440 kilograms - 100 less than the standard 911 Turbo. It follows too in the tradition of the normally-aspirated GT3, namely more engine power matched with reduced weight, harder suspension and revised aerodynamics.
The average motorist will probably only see the rear view of the GT2 which can be recognized by a revamped rear treatment with larger air louvres and a re-designed, adjustable spoiler.
The new car comes with Porsche's innovative Composite Ceramic Brakes (PCCB) as standard and four airbags.
The GT2 goes on sale in Germany for 339,000 marks and in the United States for 179,000 dollars.
(la/dpa)
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