Porsche 911 GT1
A Le Mans winning prototype disguised as a road car to meet GT1 homologation requirements.
- Power
- 544 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 3.7 s
- Top speed
- 193 mph
- Est. value
- $10m–$15m
About the Porsche 911 GT1
The 911 GT1 Straßenversion was born from the necessity to homologate Porsche's mid-engined Le Mans challenger for the GT1 class. Unlike its rivals which were modified road cars, the GT1 was a purpose-built racing prototype featuring a front section from a 993-generation 911 and a rear structure derived from the 962. The 3.2-litre water-cooled engine was slightly detuned for road use to meet European emissions standards but retained its ferocious performance. It remains one of the rarest and most sought-after Porsches ever produced, representing the pinnacle of 1990s endurance racing technology.
Porsche 911 GT1 specs
The Porsche 911 GT1 produces 544 bhp (406 kW) and 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and has a top speed of 193 mph (310 km/h).
| Make | Porsche |
|---|---|
| Model | 911 GT1 |
| Trim | 911 GT1 Straßenversion |
| Years | 1996–1998 |
| Type | Hypercar |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | About 25 built |
| Original price | About $912,000 when new |
| Engine | 3.2-litre twin-turbocharged flat-six |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,164 cc (3.2 litres) |
| Induction | Twin-turbocharged |
| Power | 544 bhp (406 kW) at 7,200 rpm |
| Torque | 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 7,500 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 3.7 s |
| Top speed | 193 mph (310 km/h) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,150 kg (2,535 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 473 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Porsche 911 GT1 worth?
A typical Porsche 911 GT1 is estimated to be worth $10,000,000 – $15,000,000 (about £7,460,000 – £11,190,000).
Its original price when new was about $912,000.
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Porsche 911 GT1 rarity in CarSpot
The Porsche 911 GT1 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 100 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Porsche 911 GT1 fun facts
- While it shares the 911 name, the GT1 was the first 911 to feature a mid-mounted engine and water-cooling for the entire engine block.
- The 1997 'Straßenversion' models featured the 'fried egg' headlights that would later become a signature design element of the 996-generation 911.
- Only about 20 to 25 units were ever built for the road, making it significantly rarer than its contemporary rival, the McLaren F1.
