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Already a collector’s item before it was launched, the Porsche 911 R was the marque’s gift to driving enthusiasts, an ultimate 911 with extraordinary performance that could be exploited on the road. It was an immediate hit, and the small number of examples to appear on the market saw their prices increase considerably, reflecting the popularity of this 911 generation that has continued to this day. It is the second time in the model’s history that the 911 has sported an R. The first was in 1967, in a version of the 911 built for homologation in GT racing and rallying. Its descendant has employed the same pattern and weighs 50 kg less than the GT3 and GT3 RS models it is derived from. The present owner collected his new 911 R directly from the Stuttgart factory. Our car is presented in its traditional white livery embellished with red stripes and Porsche stripes on either side. The car’s sole owner, a great Porsche enthusiast, was won over immediately by the dynamic qualities of the car. Designed and intended to be the ultimate driver’s 911, the R is more than a GT3 with a manual gearbox. It is a clever fusion of GT3 RS performance, thanks to its 500-hp 4-liter engine, with the pure styling of the original 911 model, devoid of any aerodynamic extras. This lightweight machine has carbon wings and front bonnet, magnesium roof and polycarbonate rear windows, and is capable of over 320 km/h, covering 0 to 100 in 3.8 seconds. A strict 2-seater, the cockpit houses two superb carbon bucket seats, taken from the 919 Spyder. Having covered just over 7,600 km, our Porsche 911 R has remained in its original configuration with carbon-ceramic brakes and wheels fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires and the optional single-mass flywheel and lift system. In perfect condition cosmetically, the car has also been regularly maintained, serviced from new by Porsche Strasbourg, and will be given its recommended service before sale.
