The Porsche 996 chassis played a crucial role in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) in the early 2000s, particularly in 2003, when Porsche's racing prowess shone through the GT class. Built on the foundation of the 996 generation of the 911, the race-spec Porsche 996 GT3 RSR dominated in endurance racing with its robust 3.6-liter flat-six engine and refined aerodynamics.