The second iteration of the Porsche 911 GT3 for the 997 generation (a/k/a 997.2 GT3) was introduced for model year 2010 with a larger, 3.8L Mezger engine producing 435hp, compared to a displacement of 3.6L and 415hp in the 997.1 GT3. Power was driven the rear via a 6-speed manual transmission. Notably, one option on the GT3 was a driver-controllable front nose lift system that allowed the low-slung car to better negotiate speed bumps. Sold between Between 2010 and 2011, 2,256 were built. It was replaced by the 991.1 GT3.