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 coming from everywhere, getting the 911 R down to just 1,800 pounds dry. Four prototypes were constructed after which Porsche had coachbuilder Karl Baur build another 20 customer cars. In the end, because of the modifications to the 911R, the FIA refused to homologate the car.
Sticking to their strengths, Porsche has created the most sought after car in its line-up, the 2017 Porsche 911 R. We have seen numerous rumors about this car for a couple of months now and this time we finally get to see it. The new Porsche 911 R with 4-litre naturally aspirated flat-six engine with a six-speed manual gearbox is coming to us for sure. It's lighter and faster with its engines pumping out 493 bhp at 8,250 rpm and 333 lb-ft at 6,250 rpm. The result is probably the best 911 of the modern era. Porsche at its finest.
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...
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1968 Porsche 911 TR Technical Specifications Configuration Type 901/22 B6 Location Rear, longitudinally mounted Construction aluminium block and head Displacement 1,991 cc / 121.5 cu in Bore / Stroke 80.0 mm (3.1 in) / 66.0 mm (2.6 in) Compression 10.3:1 Valvetrain 2 valves / cylinder, SOHC Fuel feed 2 Weber...