We've been keeping an eye on the all-new Porsche 911 R. While the company has advanced the technology of its race-bred 911s, like the GT3 and GT3 RS, it seems that Porschephiles desiring more simple vehicles have been left wanting more.
That's where the R comes in.
Said to be a 911 that's back-to-basics, it is expected to be lighter, feature narrower tires, have a standard transmission and none of that whiz-bang gadgetry seen in the all-new Porsche models (e.g., rear wheel steering).
Although the latest word suggests that the 911 R will appear at next year's Geneva Motor Show to celebrate the original 911 R's 50th anniversary, we're thinking this vehicle is looking pretty close to shipping now. Could we be wrong?
The latest spy shots show a 911 with no camouflage and what appears to be a finalized product. While the exhaust on this particular car is not finished, we've seen other test models with finished exhaust systems.
What say you, Spies? Will the 911 R appear at this year's Geneva Motor Show or should we settle in for a year-long wait?
...The new model is likely to pay tribute to the original 911 R, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2017. It's expected that the 911 R will be a permanent addition to the 911 family, rather than being a limited-run special edition. The new car is thought to be an entirely distinct entity from any that have been seen in the 16 years since the introduction of the original GT3 in 1999.
Porsche is putting a focus on simple driving pleasure with the 911 R, meaning it will be radically different from the track-based RS models and the standard GT cars that are designed to be usable every day...
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