A 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring owned by Top Gear presenter Chris Harris is currently up for auction.
Listed on the Harris-endorsed Collecting Cars website, the 992-generation GT3 Touring was purchased by the TV star and respected journalist last year.
The GT3 became part of Harris’ extensive car collection, taking its place alongside his beloved yellow 991.2-generation 911 GT3 Touring. Other fast cars Harris has owned include a Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 and classic Ferrari 512 TR.
The subtle supercar
The 911 GT3 Touring up for auction was built to Harris’ exact specification, featuring a bespoke paint-to-sample exterior colour. Compared to his yellow Touring, the Dark Sea Blue finish is very subtle.
On the inside, the car was originally delivered with carbon fibre bucket seats in red leather. Harris later had the inserts trimmed in blue tartan upholstery by Porsche specialist, Justin Placek.
A front axle lift system, climate control air-con and LED headlights are all included, too.
Pop-up spoiler alert
A less visually extroverted version of the 911 GT3, the Touring option sees the usual gigantic rear wing ditched for a pop-up spoiler.
However, the car still produces the same 510hp from a naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat-six engine, sending its power to the rear wheels only. Buyers had a choice of transmissions for the GT3, but Chris Harris specified the six-speed manual.
This means a 0-62mph time of 3.9 seconds, along with a 198mph top speed.
One careful owner
During his ownership, Harris has added 6,468 miles to the GT3 Touring, and made good use of its abilities.
However, in a recent Instagram video, he explained that he did not have the space “financially or emotionally” for two versions of the same car.
It means the bespoke blue 911 GT3 Touring is now up for sale. The auction on Collecting Cars is scheduled to run until Wednesday 25 January 2023. Bidding has already been intense, reflecting the desirability of this rare Porsche and its celebrity owner.
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