With all of the aftermarket mods, body panels, etc., how can you tell if a 996 GT2 is genuine and real??

What are the key things to look for?

 

The vin number ?

 

Number #1 giveaway is if the calipers are yellow and the brake discs are carbon-ceramic.

 

No ! Look at the " S " model

 

vin number

 

Good advice

 

VIN examples:

2003 GT2 VIN:
WP0AB29923S6 9 xxxx
The '9' indicates a GT2 for this model year.

2003 Turbo VIN
WP0AB29953S6 8 xxxx

 

good trick.
thanks

 

Vin #
Brakes
No sunroof
No rear seats
Ride height
wheels

 

Just tap the roof and listen for a cavernous echo! Doubtful any fakers would go the length of removing the sound insulation package...

 

PM sent.

 

I believe the fuel tank size is larger on the Gt2 in addition to lack of front differential and lower sides are different (smooth on turbo, the GT2 looks like an aero kit).
The GT2's I have seen have slightly darker gray wheels and slightly wider. I dont think the GT2 had rear seat belts either.

 

no undercoating....it would be hard to get all that stuff off and look like it was never there before.

 

don't tap it too hard...if it is a real GT2 you will put a dent in it

 

Control arms? Strut towers...