The 996 GT3-R were made available to privateer teams. In the 24 Hours Nürburgring of the year 2000, a factory-backed effort of the local Phoenix team managed to beat the Zakspeed Chrysler Viper that dominated this race from 1998 to 2000. The improved 996 GT3-RS version of 2001 was entered in countless races in the years to follow, scoring not only many class wins, but also overall wins at Daytona and Spa in 2003. In 2004, the 996 GT3-RSR was made available, with numerous improvements to the RS, including a sequential gearbox, which allows for faster gearshifts. On auction : a pair of great looking Porsche GT3 RS Models were never exposed, the box is unopened. New condition. Both are limited edition - Porsche 911 GT3 RS # 57 Daytona 2001 (Minichamps 400016957) Limited edition : 1/1200 Very interesting model : - Porsche 911 GT3 RS #76 Daytona Grand Am Final 2001, '9/11 WTC Attack Commemorative'. (Minichamps 400016976) Limited Edition : 1/1392