What makes the 911R special?

But unlike the GT3 RS, the 911 R features a simpler Carrera-style rear end that’s devoid of the massive rear wing. It also features a unique front splitter and rear diffuser, as well as extra carbon-fiber components in the form of front and rear hoods and fenders.

What does R stand for Porsche?

Six-cylinder engine 911 R 2,0 Coupé, 1967, Porsche AG. In October 1966, a first lightweight test car of the type 911 R (R = Racing) was built, and it was tested on the new skid pad in Weissach and on the race course in Hockenheim.

How many 911R were built?

Specifications. Porsche and car enthusiasts alike will remember the legendary 1967 911R, the fastest and lightest 911 that Porsche had developed at the time. Only 23 were built and exclusively used in motorsport.

How much does a Porsche 911r cost?

At a base MSRP of $143,600, it was less expensive too, trading exclusivity for (theoretically) unlimited production, while simultaneously tamping down 911 R values a bit. An homage to Porsche’s 1968 911 R, green stripes extend from the carbon-fiber hood and over the magnesium roof.

What engine does a 911 R have?

flat-six
The engine is the glorious 4-litre, naturally aspirated flat-six, lifted straight from the 991 GT3 RS. The gearbox, however, is new and is arguably the R’s single biggest selling point. It is a six-speed manual that uses the casing from the RS’s PDK (and the Carrera’s seven-speed manual) but with new internals.

Who is 911 R on bring a trailer?

Matt Crandall
The most successful seller of all so far in 2021 is Matt Crandall, known on the BaT site as 911r. His Portland-based Avant-Garde Collection shifts some thing like 25 cars each month on Bring a Trailer.

What is the 911 RSR?

“The 911 RSR is the GT race car with the highest level of testing of all time,” Ujhasi explains, referring to the almost 21,750 test miles driven by the super sports car. The RSR is already set to race, starting its 2017 motorsport season in January at the Rolex 24 at Daytona.

What does S stand for in Porsche?

Sport
S (e.g. 928 S, model year 1979; Macan S) S for “Super” or “Sport”: a version with a more powerful engine. Today the S consistently stands for “Sport” and, in addition to the extra-sporty engine, additionally includes enhancements to the equipment compared with the basic model.