The 993 GT2 occupied a unique position in Porsche's road-car lineage: a twin-turbocharged, rear-wheel-drive homologation special built to satisfy GT2 class regulations, yet sold as a road-legal machine. Produced between 1995 and 1997, it represented the apex of the air-cooled 911 programme, and Guards Red — a factory catalogue colour throughout that production run — remains one of the most recognisable shades in Porsche heritage.
Porsche's Most Extreme Air-Cooled 911
Underpinned by the Type 993 platform, the GT2 variant was stripped of the standard Carrera 4's all-wheel-drive system and fitted with a widened rear-wheel-drive body. The 3.6-litre twin-turbocharged air-cooled flat-six produced around 430 hp (320 kW) in road specification, while the car weighed around 1,295 kg. The GT2 was a demanding but rewarding machine to drive on road or track.
Guards Red, BBS Rims and the GT2 Identity
Guards Red (Indischrot in Porsche's factory nomenclature) was available on the 993 GT2 throughout its 1995–1997 production life and carries an unmistakable visual authority on the widebody silhouette. Equally defining are the BBS three-piece split-rim alloy wheels, which were standard fitment on the GT2 road car and set it apart visually from every other 993 variant. Together, these two elements — colour and wheels — account for much of the GT2's iconic roadside presence, and both are explicitly called out in this model's title.
KK Scale's 1:18 Die-Cast Execution
KK Scale produces this replica as a die-cast 1:18 scale model, a format well suited to capturing the 993 GT2's wide-hipped stance and wheel detail. The choice of die-cast construction gives the model the physical weight and surface rigidity expected in this scale class. KK Scale lists the subject specifically as the 1996 Porsche 911 993 GT2 Coupé in red with BBS rims, making the wheel specification part of the product identity rather than incidental detail.
Where This Model Sits in a Collection
As the last air-cooled 911 homologation special, the 993 GT2 is a natural centrepiece in any 1:18 Porsche display. It pairs logically with the 993 Carrera RS — the lighter, naturally aspirated sibling — or with the 993 Turbo S, which shares the widebody shell. For collectors tracing Porsche's GT racing lineage, grouping it alongside a 993 GT2 in racing trim or a 996-generation GT1 provides a coherent narrative arc from the mid-1990s through to the end of the air-cooled era.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 993 GT2, and how does it differ from a standard 993 Turbo?
The 993 GT2 was a rear-wheel-drive homologation special built for GT2 class racing. Unlike the standard 993 Turbo, it had a widened body, no all-wheel drive, with the twin-turbocharged flat-six producing around 430 hp. It was produced from 1995 to 1997.
Is Guards Red a factory colour for the 993 GT2?
Yes. Guards Red (Indischrot) was a factory catalogue colour available on the 993 GT2 throughout its production run from 1995 to 1997.
Are the BBS wheels a genuine feature of the real car or an aftermarket addition?
BBS three-piece split-rim alloy wheels were standard fitment on the 993 GT2 road car, not an aftermarket option. They are one of the visual signatures that distinguish the GT2 from other 993 variants.
Who makes this model, and what material is it made from?
The model is produced by KK Scale as a die-cast replica at 1:18 scale.
