Top 5 Things You Need to Know About the Porsche 911 R

5. It’s not the first 911 R

The 911 R name was first used all the way back in 1967 for a homologation special racing variant of the 911. Powered by the same flat-six from the 906 endurance racer, it was a stripped out GT car that saw competition in endurance events and long distance rallies. Only 20 examples were ever built, but it ended up being the progenitor for future RS 911s. The 2016 911 R wears a paint job inspired by its ancestor from the ‘60s.

4. It uses the same flat-six from the 911 GT3 RS

3. But it’s faster in a straight line than the GT3 RS

The 911 R’s sleeker profile and lack of downforce-producing wings and spoilers mean it pokes a much cleaner hole in the air, giving it an RS-beating top speed of 200 mph. Its zero-to-60 time of 3.7 seconds is slower than the RS, but that’s mainly due to narrower rubber, which makes the R easier to slide around. It’s that kind of car.

2. It’s the lightest 911 in the Porsche lineup

Unless you tick the right boxes on the order form, Porsche will deliver your 911 without an audio system or an air conditioner, both of which are no cost options. If you’re hardcore enough to do without them, you’ll end up with a car weighing just 3,021 pounds — 110 pounds lighter than the GT3 RS. The carbon fiber hood and front fenders and magnesium roof also contribute to the reduced weight.

1. If you want one, you’re already too late

With only 991 examples slated for production, every 2016 911 R was spoken for before it was even announced. Even if you manage to find one at a dealership or on the second-hand market, don’t be surprised to see it going for well over its $184,900 asking price.

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