After the controversial Porsche 996, Stuttgart’s best known sportscar redesigned its flagship to include traditional 911 DNA, such as the round/oval headlamps and the brushed steel targa rollbar.

In 2011, a final iteration of high-performance edition of 600 units was unveiled: the 911 GT3 RS 4.0, utilizing Rennsport and GT2 engine and chassis parts, and producting nearly 500 horsepower in a relatively light 1,370kg body.