2010 Porsche 911 GT3 (997)

The 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 (997.2 generation) stands as one of the most revered driver’s cars of its era. Built for purists, this track-focused yet street-legal machine is powered by a naturally aspirated 3.8-liter flat-six engine producing 435 horsepower at 7,600 RPM, with a redline soaring to 8,500 RPM. Mated exclusively to a 6-speed manual transmission, the GT3 rockets from 0 to 60 mph in about 4.0 seconds and reaches a top speed of 194 mph. The precision hydraulic steering, stiffened PASM suspension, and lightweight construction make it one of the most engaging 911s to drive — a true analog weapon before the GT3 went to electric steering and dual-clutch gearboxes in later generations.

During its two year production run, 2,256 units were sold in North America, only 23 of them in speed yellow.

When combined with the rarity of the color and the manual-only configuration, a Speed Yellow 2010 GT3 becomes not just a performance icon, but a modern collectible — a vivid reminder of Porsche’s motorsport roots in a rapidly digitizing era.