Jerry Seinfeld’s 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 Hits Auction Block

By Patrick Rall - October 5, 2018

Sale is part of RM Sotheby’s Porsche 70^th Anniversary Auction at the Porsche Experience Center in Georgia.

The 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 is the ultimate performance package for the 997 era and with just 600 units produced globally, it was one of the rarest. The 997 GT3 RS 4.0 shown here was specially-built for Jerry Seinfeld by Porsche Exclusive, creating the most unique version of the race-bred supercar and it will soon roll across the auction block of the RM Sotheby’s Porsche 70^th Anniversary Auction at the Porsche Experience Center Atlanta.

When this 911 hits the auction block, someone will have a chance to own one of the most remarkable machines from the 997 era, but it won’t come cheap, with this car expected to fetch between $800,000 and $1,000,000.

997 911 GT3 RS 4.0

When the 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 was introduced, it combined everything that the German automaker had learned during the 997 era into one supercar. The “normal” GT3 RS was an impressive machine, but the 4.0 package took the car to a whole new level of naturally-aspirated performance. The flat-six Boxer engine offers 500 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque thanks to an array of then-new features, including a new intake manifold, high-flow air filters within carbon fiber housings, high-flow catalytic converters, Variocam-Plus variable valve timing and a two-stage variable induction system.

Next, the RS 4.0 package cuts 22 pounds from the regular GT3 RS, adding carbon fiber front fenders, a carbon fiber trunk lid and titanium connecting rods. Also, in most cases, the RS 4.0 had a bare-bones interior that helped to reduce weight, but the car shown here has a unique, loaded interior.

Only 600 examples of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 were built and this was the last one to come off of the line, wearing serial number 009 and built to the unique demands of Seinfeld.

Seinfeld’s 997 GT3 RS 4.0

When the comedian and car collector worked with Porsche Exclusive to build his 997 911 GT3 RS 4.0, he wasn’t happy with just having a car that was one of 600. Seinfeld wanted a car that was far more unique and the German automaker was ready and willing to work with the insanely-wealthy celebrity.

On the outside, Seinfeld skipped the hood and side stripes that come on most RS 4.0 cars, instead opting for the subtle callouts behind the front wheels. He also went with black exterior paint and silver-painted center-locking wheels, ceramic composite brakes and high-gloss exposes carbon fiber parts, including the hood, rear wing and side mirrors. This was the only 911 GT3 RS 4.0 built with the exposed carbon fiber, making this the most-unique of the 997 GT3 RS 4.0 supercars.

The inside was also unique with leather covering just about everything shy of the headliner. The doors, dash, seats and center console are all finished in black leather with silver contrasting stitching and options include the Sound Package Plus with Bluetooth Phone Interface, the Sport Chrono Package Plus, and a PCM with Extended Navigation.

When this car was delivered to Jerry Seinfeld in January of 2012, it was the most expensive car of its kind built, carrying an MSRP of $245,515. Today, it is worth far more, with the auction website predicting a selling price of $800,000 to $1,000,000, making this one-of-one Porsche an excellent investment six years ago.

Again, this car will be sold to the highest bidder at the RM Sotheby’s Porsche 70^th Anniversary Auction on October 27, 2018 alongside many other amazing German sports cars that are likely to fetch upwards of a million dollars.