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There are some cars so perfectly suited to the era in which they were created that they become representative of not just the ethos of the manufacturer but of what is key to an entire generation of automobile enthusiasts. The Porsche 911 R of 2016 is one such car. Built in limited numbers, it was an immediate hit with both Porsche collectors and automotive enthusiasts in general. So desired, in fact, that it ultimately normalized the idea of allocations and waitlists for those interested in purchasing the most desirable Porsche models.
Delivered new in August 2016 this 911 R features an unbelievably low 193 miles at cataloging. No doubt impressed with the Communication Color livery in Porsche’s marketing materials, 911 R limitation number ‘597’ is finished in White with side stripes in Red. The interior is upholstered in black leather with GT Silver stitching and front lightweight carbon bucket seats with houndstooth inserts. This well-optioned 911 R features front axle lift, extended range fuel tank, LED Headlights in Black with PDLS and wheels painted in high-gloss black. On the inside, and most notably, it was optioned with A/C, Sport Chrono, BOSE stereo, Light Design package, carbon fiber floor mats and illuminated door-sill guards in carbon fiber.
While the options list, as good as it is, creates the personalized spec of ‘597’ there is no denying that the 911 R even in its most basic form is one of the best Porsche 911s of all time. All 911 R featured the 4.0-liter, 500-horsepower engine from the GT3 RS, a newly developed six-speed manual transmission, ceramic composite brakes, carbon fiber body panels, titanium exhaust, and a Magnesium roof panel. Any magazine or YouTube channel that could get their hands on a press car raved about the sound, power, and pure driving experience that surrounded anyone fortunate enough to sit behind the wheel. Integral to that experience was a Porsche enthusiast’s combination of the 4.0-liter, 500-horsepower engine from the GT3 RS and Porsche’s new six-speed ‘GT Sport’ manual transmission – developed exclusively for the 911 R. The new six-speed ‘GT Sport’ manual, closed up the ratios, and shortened the throws creating a connection between driver and car in a way no PDK equipped Porsche can.
Rare is the opportunity to acquire an era-defining supercar like the 911 R, let alone with the odometer showing just over delivery miles, yet this R has, in effect, leapt from the brochure pages allowing the future owner to turn the daydreams of 2016 into reality today.
