The 996 GT3RS is the successor model to the 996 GT3R, developed in 1999 as a racing car in compliance with FIA GT regulations. This example is a pure racing machine, unlike the road-going GT3RS released in 2003.

The base of the car is the 996 GT3, featuring a reinforced body with a stiff roll cage and weight reduction. It also uses carbon fiber body panels and plexiglass rear and side windows. The aerodynamics have significantly evolved, with a large chin spoiler, wide fenders, and a rear wing.

The engine is a 3.6-liter water-cooled flat-six based on the 911 GT1 block, producing over 400 hp.
The gearbox is a 6-speed manual, and although the basic configuration of the suspension is the same as that of the GT3, it is equipped with variable springs, adjustable shocks, anti-roll bars, ball joints, and other special parts.

The 996 GT3RS was produced from 2001 to 2003. There were 50 units made in 2001, 48 in 2002, and 20 in 2003. These cars competed in various GT series around the world. In 2004, the model evolved into the 996 GT3 RSR.

This example presented here is a 2002 911 GT3RS that was imported to Japan in 2002. It competed in the 31st International Pokka 1000km Open Class at Suzuka Circuit in August 2002, driven by Masahiro Kimoto, Romain Dumas (the 2016 Le Mans winner), and Xavier Pompidou as Roof Spy Master. They completed 153 laps, finishing 9th overall out of 35 entries and won the Open Class.

Afterward, the car was used in track events and the PCJ-CUP, with several modifications from the original, such as a custom 6-in-1 exhaust system. The car had not been running for a while, but in 2020, Hanashima Racing performed a full engine overhaul, replacing parts such as pistons, crankshaft bearings, thrust metal, timing belts, valves, valve springs, and crank pulleys. After the overhaul, the car participated in a couple of sessions at Fuji Speedway to make sure of its race-ready condition.

Additionally, the 996 racing models are well-known among enthusiasts as the last series with the possibility of obtaining a license plate. This particular car comes with a customs clearance certificate and emissions test results, making it eligible for road registration.