The Porsche 911 is one of those products that's just simply remarkable. We've seen it get better and better with every generation. And now it's reached a tipping point.
Simply put, the 911 is completely insane. You can pick up staggering standard 911s and you can pick up what is essentially a race car in form of the GT3 RS. There's no question that Porsche is producing the best sports cars in the company's history; however, there's also no doubting there's something missing from the equation.
And that's why the 911 R was created.
It's a throwback to more simple times. And while it lacks the heft, aerodynamic modifications and some of the helpful technology like a dual-clutch gearbox, it goes like stink.
BUT, that's only a part of the 911 R's story. And in the question to figure out if it is, in fact, the BEST 911 on offer, well, it gets a bit tricky. Autocar published its thoughts on the car and from the sounds of it the publication has three favorite cars that are available right now:
1) The McLaren 570S;
2) The Porsche 911 GT3 RS; and,
3) The Porsche 911 R.
The latter two are great but for different reasons. Learn exactly why by clicking "Read Article," below!
...The real difference, however, is in the car’s feel. Where the GT3 RS darts aggressively from apex to apex, the R flows. The grip on Michelin Pilot Cup 2 tyres is massive and while we’re assured it drifts beautifully, few sane drivers will be likely to exercise this option in public...
...Should this matter? Not in the least: the virtue of a vase lies not in the clay, but the potter’s skill, and the skills on show here are as good as they come. The 911 R is not a better car than a GT3 RS, but a different one and one that shows Porsche’s Motorsport department remains focused on the driver and the many different ways he or she might choose to enjoy their driving. And the truth is that, for the money, the only cars capable of offering so rich a driving experience are, in their very different ways, the GT3 RS and the McLaren 570S, two of our three favourite cars on sale right now. They were both five-star cars and so is the 911 R. We can’t rate any machine more highly than that...
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