Aleix Espargaró has acquired a Porsche 911 997 GT2, a model once hailed as the fastest 911 ever built. This addition cements his reputation as one of Spain’s most passionate Porsche collectors.
Aleix Espargaró just parked a Porsche 911 997 GT2 in his garage. He didn’t hide his excitement. “¡Menudo monstruo!” he wrote on Instagram. The car once set the pace for all 911s. For Espargaró, this isn’t just another car. It’s proof of his love for real, raw driving.
The 997 GT2 is not for beginners. It packs a 3.6-liter twin-turbo boxer engine with 530 horsepower. All that power goes to the rear wheels. The car weighs only 1,440 kilograms. It sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds. Top speed? 329 km/h. At launch, it was the fastest 911 ever built.
In Spain, the Porsche 911 GT2 997 was originally sold from around 205,000 euros, underlining its exclusivity and value among collectors.
This isn’t the all-wheel-drive Turbo. The GT2 sends everything through a six-speed manual to the rear axle. It takes skill. Drivers who want a direct, old-school feel love it. Espargaró already owns a 911 GT3 RS from the same era. He’s clear about what he likes: “The 997 generation is, without a doubt, my favorite, so having both the naturally aspirated and turbo versions in the garage is simply incredible, and this setup is wild!”
His Porsche lineup keeps growing. He also owns a 991 GT2 RS, a 992 GT3 RS, a 993 Turbo, and a 996 GT2 that’s being restored. Each car marks a step in Porsche’s story. But the 997 GT2 stands out. It’s rare. It’s raw. The manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive make it a dream for purists. Espargaró knows it. So do the fans who follow his collection.
According to Car and Driver España, Espargaró’s approach to collecting is systematic: he seeks out not just expensive cars, but key milestones from different eras of the 911, including naturally aspirated, turbocharged, and extreme variants. The addition of the 997 GT2 fills a significant gap in his Porsche lineup, aligning with his publicly stated passion for the 997 generation.
Collectors want more than speed. They want cars with character and history. As reported earlier, unique machines are in demand. Espargaró’s new GT2 fits that trend. It shows why he’s seen as one of Spain’s sharpest Porsche collectors.
This story isn’t just about numbers. It’s about passion. In a world full of electronics and driver aids, the 997 GT2 stays true to analog driving. For people who love to drive, not just ride, this car means something. Espargaró’s collection isn’t just about money. It’s a tribute to the art of driving. Some cars are built to be driven. This is one of them.
