2016 Porsche 911 R first drive review

R is probably the most interesting of the 911 generation, not only to speed straight wild, but because of the fantastic involves driving. Although automotive background dizzy with driverless technologies, this approach refreshing analog connect drivers interested in nuance, delicacy and feeling, creating a modern car with a positive sense of old-school. But oddly enough, with only 991 examples to be produced globally, one of the largest car driver 'of our time may also end up being very attractive to investors and unfortunately not encouraged at all.

Need to know:

Road-going version of the current 911 limited 991 units globally
Prices start from £ 136.901 for all samples are already sold out
Rear-wheel drive, GT3 RS engine, bespoke six-speed manual gearbox

Modern day expression of pure 911, 911 or essence, and since the opening of the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, the collective heart rate of car enthusiasts around the world have increased.

The details are delicious: rear-wheel drive 911 that uses a 4.0-liter, naturally aspirated flat-six from track-honed GT3 RS, but without the extreme aero cars. It features a six-speed manual gearbox specially developed, not only during the shaving 20kg PDK gearbox is used in the GT3 RS, but to rebuild the connection level that the driver was thought to be lost in the pursuit of ruthless efficiency.

lap time may be a bit of attention to R, but there was 30kg more than the weight savings over an RS - wing carbon fiber front and nose, titanium exhaust, carbon ceramic brakes, insulation less sound - to make the most responsive and entertaining road-going 911 for sale , It also offers a carbon ceramic brakes, sports exhaust and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) as standard, and even without the air conditioning and radio, although both a no cost option.

Lively, profound and wonderfully old-school in his sensations. Aesthetically, it's pleasingly smooth things to admire, without wings and some nods to the selection of the 1967 Porsche 911 R that will delight the enthusiast. We tested the car in white with green stripes optional reminiscent of the style of the famous old BP.

As soon as you open the driver's door, the simplicity of the cabin reaffirms that the sense of occasion. No radio, no rear seat and rear window made of Perspex. Your eyes glanced at the doorknob fabric but pulled into a gorgeous pair (optional) carbon seat stays on the 918 Spyder, trimmed in brown leather and fabric retro hound's-tooth. There is also a plaque on the dashboard that tells you which of your 991 lucky owners.

Auto Trader is testing car number '000', which is a prototype designation to prevent cars affected customers in the delivery of this review. Turn the key - we said it was the old school - and a fire engine into a rich, sonorous sound. GT3 RS donor engine develops 493bhp at 8250rpm with 339lb ft at 6250rpm and from the inside, you can hear every metal connection.

Quoted 0-62mph time of 3.8 seconds, the views from the blur of Scotland from the windshield, fully trusted. Top speed is 201mph horrible because even though the machine offers the same linearity wonderful grace all naturally aspirated 911 engine, what is important here is the step in power at higher revs, which stretch beyond the needle 7000rpm giving another blow in the throat. It's wild. Six-speed manual gearbox is a welcome addition to the experience, too: it is short in throw and both married with three pedals are well spaced and weighted to make the shift feel much more attractive. Regardless of tenths of seconds you may lose more than the PDK transmission, it is an area of the car you really enjoy mastered, without the need to rev matching function standard in the Sport mode.

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However odd, though inheriting the engine and rear wheel steering, R did not feel like the GT3 RS in stealth dress. The 991-series RS is a car that is intimidating, feels super-planted, super grippy and fast gaming consoles. 911 R, on the other hand, feels more agile, with a chassis that is far more communicative and mobile on a B-road. In many ways, the R feels more like a spiritual successor to the 997-Series 911 GT3 RS, although the left foot Popeye without the need to change gears.

What makes the 911 R as a road car interesting, however, is that he felt both raw and still completely usable, with a superb position driving, superlight steering a consistent weight, plus a suspension which has elasticity and tranquility even on surfaces broken. It really is 911 used and withdraw at any time; as events in the straight because it's like living in the slow speed corners.

2016 Porsche 911 R

Should I buy one?

No need to temper your enthusiasm for the Porsche 911 R. This is a class act who guaranteed a page in the history books. We drove the car four weeks ago and still smiling. Seriously, we'd give it six stars out of five.

Key facts:

Model: Porsche 911 R
Price: £ 136 901
Engine: 4.0-liter flat six, six-speed manual
Power / torque: 493bhp / 339lb ft
0-62mph: 3.8secs
Top speed: 201mph
Economy: 21.2mpg
CO2 / BIK tax liability: 308g / km
Boot space: 115-liter (front)

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