For many, the 993 generation Porsche 911 is regarded as the best of all. Replacing torsion bars on an aluminum multi-link rear-end meant better balance, control and handling, suffering less oversteer from mid-corner lift-off than the previous 911. And while much of the structure was recycled from your 964, the entire body panels were completely new – rounder, smoother, wider – meaning the car looked as it should, all the way down to its teardrop headlights.
Like all 911s, there were a number of different models like the Turbo, naturally aspirated, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, widebody; you know the offer. And, naturally, there was the homologation special, the 993 GT2.
Aptly named to fulfill GT2 racing regulations, the highway variants kept the title. If you wanted a GT2 with your garage, it was actually mission impossible, with only 57 ever built, and.Are Created From This
In the GT2’s racing career, Porsche developed the GT2 Evo. Making 600hp and tipping the scales at just 2425 lb, it had wider fenders to cover wider tires, and, naturally, a taller rear wing.
The Evo was created to leave the GT2 class and battle it out in GT1. And with Porsche Motorsport developing the various components, several race teams converted their GT2s to Evo spec, creating one of the most unattainable and unaffordable 911s in history.
Bryan Cole has long been a diehard car guy, willing to spare no expense until his cars meet or exceed his build goal. I’ve always been a Porsche and Lambo freak, he laughed. The Porsche I remembered through high school graduation was the #77 Chereau GT2 from the ’97 Le Mans 24 Heures, and I always said I’d own that car a day.
Granted, the Chereau GT2 Evo actually DNF’ed within the ’97 race but was actually a stunning machine. So what does it take to recreate such a thing? Well, for starters, a ton of time, know, patience and funds-how. Fortunately, Bryan has all of the things and was prepared to sacrifice to construct his dream car.
Having a shortcut, Bryan didn’t start this build himself. I got a 993 911 Turbo about this past year with the GT2 Evo conversion already done bywas a key factor. The bodywork was flawless, the all-wheel drive bits had been removed and yes it was changed into RWD similar to a true GT2. For most people, this car might have been enough, but for Bryan it was only the starting place.
My dream was to have the unattainable GT2 Evo. I wanted one of the more rare, over-the-top, fire-breathing cars I could legally drive through the canyons and on Southern California racetracks, he told us. I needed a car so mean it scared kids on the street and ripped people’s faces off, he laughed. And it does this effortlessly, especially about the dismal streets of downtown LA.
This kind of 993 exudes more presence and character than most modern supercars. There’s something muscular, raw and beautiful in regards to the unfathomably wide rear-end and the massive wing.
In fact, the 993 Turbo now sports GT2 Evo bolt-on fenders all round, an Evo 1 front bumper and splitter, GT2 decklid and banana wing, along with aseal, washer and ring was replaced, Bryan claimed.
To keep the motor stable, RS mounts were enlisted, and they’d be tested by upgraded KKK k16/24 hybrid turbos. However, even these parts would be meaningless if not properly tuned, so Evolution Motorsports took on the task of creating the GT2 Evo burn rubber and spit fire.
The burbles, pops and rumbles from the exhaust are almost stupid, in the best way possible. It sounds angry, yet seduces you as only a Porsche can. And a lot of the sound can be credited to the Fabspeed headers and straight-pipe exhaust.
The transmission copes with the extra power thanks to hardened fifth, fourth and third gears along withAre Constructed With This
In true Evo form, Bryan’s 993 wears sought- after, staggered BBS Motorsport E88 wheels, 18×10 front, 18×12.5 rear, hiding Brembo F50 brakes underneath.
The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires provide a good amount of grip, nonetheless they wouldn’t be as effective without the no-compromise suspension system that Bryan constructed.
It started with Moton Clubsport 800 and coilovers/1000 lb H&R springs plus factory GT2 Evo front uprights and bumpsteer kit. The Porsche Motorsport RS sway bars are fully adjustable to tame over- or understeer, based on the track surface. And perhaps probably the most substantial difference is the Elephant Racing sealed monoball joints that replace the rubber bushings. So while Bryan drives the automobile on the street, calling it a road car seems wrong.
Inside, the rollcage is badass, replicating the actual plate size, bar length and body welds used on the GT2’s bars.
Recaro Pole Position seats match the factory Porsche steering wheel to produce a racecar feel with its carbon door Porsche and panels RS carpet kit.
There are some modern additions, too, such as a GReddy electronic boost controller, Innovate wideband Alpine and gauge stereo. Yes, it possesses a stereo, which seems hilarious on a car that’s had its sound deadening and headliner removed.
Despite that, Bryan Cole’s 911 isn’t simply a close match of the GT2 Evo, it’s an exact replica, and then some. He wanted the unattainable and built it. Should you have had the means – would defeat by far the most determined enthusiast because you can’t simply source the parts on eBay, to recreate this build – even. But for all of us who lust following a GT2 Evo, the only way to own is to recreate it. Bryan had the dream and then he placed it on the pavement. It’s as basic asAre Constructed With This
1996 Porsche 993 Turbo
Bryan Cole
Location: Agoura Hills
Occupation: Publicity
Engine 3.6-liter flat-six rebuilt with ARP rod bolts, KKK k16/24 hybrid turbos, evoms ECU billet and tuneAre Constructed With This
Wheels & Tires 8×10 f, 18×12.5 r BBS Motorsport E88 wheels, 245/35 R18 f, 335/35 R18 r Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires
Exterior GT2 Evo bolt-on fenders f & r, Evo 1 front bumper and splitter, GT2 decklid and banana wing, sunroof delete with factory roof, 3M clear bra
Interior GT2-spec rollcage, Recaro Pole Position seats, Porsche/Momo alcantara steering wheel, carbon fiber door panels, airbag delete, Porsche RS carpet kit, headliner and soundproofing delete, Alpine stereo, Rennline track mats and pedal kit, Innovate wideband air/fuel gauge, GReddy boost controller
Contact Fabspeed (fabspeed.com), SP Engineering (sp-power.com), Rennline (rennline.com), Evolution Motorsport (evoms.com), Elephant Racing (elephantracing.com), Moton (moton.usa.com)
Thanks evoms, Fabspeed and Moton SP Engineering, Tire Stickers