RACE PREP
2007 Porsche 997 RSR: Ready for the Classic 24 at Daytona
One of around 35 RSRs built in 2007, with just 34 hours on it since new, fully overhauled by Orbit for the HSR Classic 24 Hours of Daytona.
CAR
2007 Porsche 997 RSR
JOB
Engine, gearbox & chassis overhaul
RUN TIME
34 hours since new
STATUS
Completed
THE STORY
One of the most original 997 RSRs in the world
What came in: A 2007 Porsche 997 RSR, one of around 35 built that year. It’s believed the car came to America as a spare, ready in case a team had a big crash with no time to repair. Porsche later sold it to a private collector in California, and it changed hands twice more before its current owner brought it to Orbit.
What we found: The engine data logger showed just 34 hours of running since new, less than three hours of driving a year. That makes it one of the nicest, most original 997 RSRs anywhere.
What we did: A full overhaul of the engine, gearbox and chassis, completed in our Riviera Beach shop to get the car ready for the HSR Classic 24 Hours of Daytona. Work like this is still work, but it’s the kind we really enjoy.
BUILD PROGRESS
Step by step
STEP 1
Drivetrain out
The engine and gearbox come out of the car so every component can be inspected on the bench.
STEP 2
Inside the engine
Cylinders, pistons and internals are checked against Porsche Motorsport specs before reassembly.
STEP 3
Crankcase and crank
The bottom end is opened up and inspected, part by part.
STEP 4
Gearbox overhaul
The race gearbox is torn down, inspected and rebuilt alongside the engine.
STEP 5
Chassis and suspension
Suspension and chassis components are serviced to get the car race-ready for Daytona.
THE RESULT
On the bench
Engine before teardown
Gearbox internals
PHOTO GALLERY
Every photo from the build (15)
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