Porsche 911 R – Video

Half a century ago, Porsche applied this secret code (R = Racing) for a 911 aimed at rallying, Targa Florio road racing, and speed-record attempts. In the same spirit, the 2016 edition marries the lightest 911 body to the most potent non-turbo engine in inventory. Built on the outgoing 991.1 series instead of Porsche’s new-for-2017 991.2, the R is said to weigh just 3020 pounds and is armed with the 500-hp 4.0-liter flat-six from the GT3 RS. With 338 lb-ft of torque at a lofty 6250 rpm and power peaking at 8250 rpm, this is the leadfoot’s 911 with revs to burn.

PRICE AS TESTED:
$198,695 (base price: $185,950)

ENGINE TYPE:
DOHC 24-valve flat-6, aluminum block and heads, DFI.

 

 

Displacement:
244 cu in, 3996 cc
Power: 500 hp @ 8250 rpm
Torque: 338 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm

TRANSMISSION:
6-speed manual

DIMENSIONS:

Wheelbase: 96.7 in
Length: 178.4 in
Width: 72.9 in Height: 50.2 in
Passenger volume: 47 cu ft
Cargo volume: 13 cu ft
Curb weight: 3042 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:

Zero to 60 mph: 3.4 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 7.4 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 12.1 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 4.0 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 6.4 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 5.6 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 11.5 sec @ 126 mph
Top speed (drag limited, mfr’s claim): 200 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 142 ft
Roadholding, 200-ft-dia skidpad: 1.11 g

FUEL ECONOMY:

EPA city/highway driving: 14/20 mpg
C/D observed: 20 mpg

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