Hi Everyone!
How many of you remember the 95' Porsche 911 (993) GT2?
This was the last of the air cooled 911's. What made the 911 GT2 special was the development behind it. The GT2 came about because of the Nissan Skyline and Audi. By the mid 1990's all-wheel-drive was banned by most sanctioning racing bodies. This presented a problem for Porsche, whose Turbo (961) was driven by all four wheels; the solution was the GT2, which was to be rear-wheel-drive. A side benefit turned out to be significant weight savings, and the GT2 was instantly competitive.
Only 57 road-going 993 GT2's were built. Recently, one was sold for $2.4 million dollars USD.
Not only are the real 993 GT2's are gaining value, but so are the 1/18 993 GT2's made by UT (post AutoArt).
UT made produced the 993 GT2 in a variety of colors (Red, Silver, Yellow, Blue and White), and racing themed GT2's. The white UT version is the GT2 Evo, which commands big $$$ on eBay. Based on my research online, UT is the only company that made a 993 GT2 in diecast metal with opening bits in 1/18th scale. Not even AutoART makes one, and they bought out UT.
The other company that produces a 993 GT2 (only in resin) is GT Spirit. They only made a GT2 Evo and few racing themed versions.
What I have here is the Presentation car of the 911 GT2. This car belongs to our resident Tofu guy (whom let me take pics of this very hard to find UT model).
When I first saw this GT2, I was amazed of the level of detail for model of it's age. It is very solid and heavy. The overall shape is very good and accurate.
The multicolored chrome rims and tires are well detailed. UT even added cross drilled rotors and brake calipers?! For those who collected back then, most models did not have brake calipers.
As for the interior, it lack some details but it is decent.
Like most 90's models, all of the opening parts on this model uses dog legged hinges for the doors, front hood and rear engine cover.
UT did a satisfactory job of detailing the flat six twin turbo engine. And I think it can stand up to some of the models today. The front boot, is decently detailed for it's time.
Overall, I really like this model. Not only is this a rare model of a very interesting subject, it shows how far our hobby has come. Nowadays, most UT models are still holds it's value. And if you can find one in decent shape or close to mint condition, you will be paying a pretty penny for one of them. After a search on Craigslist, not too many collectors locally have UT models for sale. If you are a big Porsche enthusiast, PM Tofu, because he mentioned to me that this model is for sale.
I hope you enjoy the pics! Comments are welcomed!
Happy Collecting
William