Porsche 911 R

IY2 – Model year period from week 45 to week 22
153 – Middle radiator
672 – 2008 PCM 2, 2009- PCM 3 Offroad navigation
431 – Central wheel lock, GT3, 20″ wheel
583 – Smoker package
UX7 – TPM valve, Black
022 – Black-coloured instrument dials, instrument cluster
025 – Black-coloured instrument dials, stopwatch
038 – 911 R
061 – Version for Great Britain
071 – EU country version
099 – Right-hand drive version
130 – Control and indications in English lettering
140 – Dynamic engine mounts (PADM)
187 – Single-mass flywheel, 911 R
196 – Battery, 80 Ah
211 – Licence plate holder version 3
220 – Locking differential 40 %
268 – Rain sensor
288 – Headlamp washer
373 – Bucket seat, 918 Spyder, left
374 – Bucket seat, 918 Spyder, right
426 – Without rear window wiper
440 – Antenna diversity
450 – Ceramic brake (PCCB)
466 – Rear fog light, right
470 – Rear-axle steering
474 – Front-axle lift function
475 -“PASM” electronic damper control
478 – Central wheel lock
482 – Tire Pressure Monitoring TPM, 433 MHz
486 – 6-speed GT sports manual transmission
492 – Headlights for left-hand traffic
493 – Balance weights, Black
509 – Fire extinguisher
521 – Tilt sensor
529 – SportDesign exterior mirror
534 – Theft security system, 433 MHz
536 – 07 Alarm siren and tilt sensor 08- Alarm siren
554 – Front spoiler lip included
555 – Black seat belts
567 – Windscreen tinted, upper part darker coloured
573 – Air conditioner
581 – Centre console, front
605 – LED daytime driving lights
608 – Garage door opener “Homelink” 433 MHz
610 – DVD navigation, “Europe package”
621 – 12-V socket, passenger’s side, footwell
630 – Interior light package
640 – Sport Chrono Plus package
643 – Track app
652 – Without sliding/tilting roof
657 – Power steering
665 – 2008 PCM 2, 2009- PCM 3 basic module incl. radio
666 – 2008 PCM 2, 2009- PCM 3 telephone (GSM)
680 – BOSE sound package
691 – Digital radio reception DAB
810 – Foot mats
870 – Universal multimedia interface
903 – Film strip, Red
948 – Front seat covers in fabric/leather/leather
981 – Leather equipment, without seat covers
991 – Steering wheel airbag module in leather
XAJ – Painted sill covers
XES – Preparation, illuminated door entry guard
XGB – Decorative dashboard trim, carbon
XHM – Centre console trim, carbon
XYB – Fuel tank cap in Aluminium Look
671 – Voice control system
523 – Immobiliser, 434 MHz
XWC – Door panel trim in carbon

Launched in 2016 to universal acclaim, the 911R at one stage was trading a premium in excess of 3 times of its delivery cost.

Restricted to a production of 991 units the 911 R was a sell out success even before it’s formal launch at the 2016 Geneva Motorshow and the limited production led to a number of complaints from loyal Porsche customers who did not make “the cut”

The reason for the clamour for this model Porsche had listened to a vociferous customer group who craved a very high performance 911 with driving enjoyment on the road the main focus, not lap times on the Nurburgring. They wanted a manual gearbox and suspension and steering settings optimised for road use – not the race track. Porsche delivered and the basic ingredients involved taking all the good dynamic performance bits of the GT3 RS at the time, but doing away with the conspicuous rear wing and crucially substituting the 7 speed paddle shift with a 6 speed manual transmission.

The R took the GT3 bodyshell (not the GT3 RS’s extra wide Turbo body) without the the rear wing, but with the addition of the GT3 RS double-bubble magnesium roof, carbonfibre bonnet and a pair of bespoke carbonfibre front wings – without the track orientated vents of the GT3 RS. Polycarbonate rear and side windows further reduced weight and the colour schemes available paid homage to the original limted edition 911 R model from the 1960’s.

The interior was equipped with fixed-back, carbon-shelled bucket seats, no rear seats and no half rollcage. The result was the lightest 991 911, at 1370kg – a claimed 50kg lighter than GT3 RS, and 60kg lighter than GT3 of the time.

The engine fitted was the legendary  4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat six generating 493bhp at 8250rpm, resulting in a superior power-to-weight ratio against it’s stablemates. The 911 R’s 360bhp-per-tonne superior to the GT3 RS’s 347bhp-per-tonne. It’s also worth noting that Porsche’s Andreas Preuninger admitted Porsche was being typically conservative with power figures, and a typical 4.0 litre would produce 510-515bhp. This naturally aspirated masterpiece results in a top speed of 200 mph and the 0 – 60 mph dash in 3.8 secoonds – a few tenths slower than the RS PDK – but with the exquisite highly coveted manual gearchange experience as more than an adequate compensation.