In Newport, Rhode Island, Jay Leno joined the Audrain Auto Museum team for a special look at two of the most enthusiast-focused Porsches ever made—the 2016 Porsche 911 R and the new 2024 911 S/T. The 911 R, released at a time when the manual transmission seemed to be disappearing...
At the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, Porsche introduced the limited-edition 911 R, featuring the naturally aspirated 4.0-liter, 500-horsepower engine from the previous GT3 RS, paired with a six-speed manual gearbox. This transmission praised as a significant highlight, retained the existing casing but had revised internals. An optional single-mass flywheel enhanced...
The Porsche 911 has long set the standard for sports cars, with recent versions of the S/T and R models raising the bar even higher. Both models deliver outstanding performance, eye-catching design, and an immersive driving experience. The 911 S/T, a modern tribute to the legendary 1972 911 S/T, has...
The letter “R” might seem ordinary, but in the Porsche world, it signifies something much more. It’s a badge of honor reserved for exceptional cars with racing pedigree and stunning performance. In the modern era, only two modern Porsches wear this coveted badge: the Cayman R in 2011 and the...
Based on the 911S, the 911 R was produced by Porsche to compete in the FIA’s GT 2.0 category. To make it competitive, the 911R was powered by a flat-six engine, Type 901/22 from the Porsche 906, capable of 210 hp. It went on a diet too, with weight savings...
Porsche 911 R Driving Impressions Porsche 911 R – the tech, the stats, the ethos and the man. Henry Catchpole explores the back-to-basics 911. GT3 RS engine, manual gearbox, rear-wheel-drive; the 911 R with old school appeal plus new school looks and tech....
Two Amazing Choice – The Porsche 911 R & 911 GT3 Touring The 911 R is one of the rarest models produced by Porsche, with just 991 in existence and an engine from the GT3 RS it is very special and commands big money. In this video we get to...
Drivers Cars & What Makes Them So Special Chris Harris compares and contrasts the Porsche 911R and the Peugeot 205 Rallye....
991 Porsche 911 R Review The Porsche 911 R is more than its figures, much, much more than that. Carfection takes it out to show us all why....
Porsche 911 R Reviewed Porsche 911 R – With one Top Gear test track and one rear-wheel-drive, naturally-aspirated, 493bhp manual Porsche to hand, you might assume Matt got quite excited filming this one… and, um, you’d be right. Sit back then, and celebrate nine minutes of noise, sideways-ness, driver involvement...
Which one would you prefer to get your hands on? A Porsche Carrera GT or a Porsche 911R Join Carl Hartley as he tries to identify which is better for the long run: a Porsche Carrera GT or a Porsche 911R. Here’s a quick rundown of the Porsche Carrera GT, 612 PS,...
The Porsche 911 R On Track The phenomenal Porsche 911 R stars in our penultimate video from Britain’s Best Driver’s Car 2016. Every autumn we set out to name Britain’s Best Driver’s Car, in our annual new sports car extravaganza. Last year the Ferrari 488 GTB saw off all comers to...
Aston V12 Vantage S vs Porsche 911 R Reviewed by Chris Harris Drives on Top Gear Two epic manual cars. Both rear wheel drive. Both naturally aspirated. Both sideways whenever you want. Welcome to the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S and Porsche 911 R. Who needs turbocharging again? Watch these two dream machines getting spanked...
Aston V12 Vantage S Vs Porsche 911 R The Porsche 911 R has 493bhp from a 4-litre naturally aspirated flat-six engine. Chris Harris tests the merits of the Aston V12 Vantage vs the Porsche 911 R....
Porsche 911 R – Official Video Porsche makes the best cars on the planet, but lately their 911 models have left us wanting more. We wanted more engagement, more fun and more everyday enjoyment. Its 500 horsepower (368 kW) 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat engine and 6-speed sports transmission places the...
Porsche 911 R 200 mph run The Porsche 911 R has 493bhp from a 4-litre naturally aspirated flat-six engine. Porsche claim a top speed of 201mph. We decided to find out if that claim was true....
