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The Porsche 991.1 R features naturally-aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six producing 500 horsepower at 8,250 rpm and 338 lb-ft torque through six-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel-drive at 3,020 pounds weight creating exceptional power-to-weight ratio through extensive use of lightweight materials including magnesium roof, carbon fiber hood and rear wing, and deleted rear seats. Limited production of 991 examples worldwide establishes extreme exclusivity combining GT3 RS performance with manual transmission and touring-focused specification.
911 R designation revives legendary 1967 ultra-lightweight racing variant nameplate, targeting purist enthusiasts seeking naturally-aspirated flat-six manual transmission combination before inevitable turbocharger adoption across 911 range. The rear-seat deletion and lightweight construction philosophy creates track-focused road car without GT3 RS aerodynamic appendages and racing-oriented suspension calibration, though controversial initial dealer markups and subsequent 991.2 GT3 manual transmission availability dilute special edition exclusivity and collector value proposition among most limited modern 911 variants.
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| Time | Track | Car | Mod | Driver | Tire | Lap Date | Date Added | vs Predict | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:09.1 | Hockenheimring (Short Circuit) | Stock | 14 Jul, 2016 | 02 Jun, 2022 | — | — | |||
| 1:52.4 | Hockenheimring (GP) | Stock | 08 Oct, 2021 | 26 May, 2022 | — | — | |||
| 1:34.3 | Sachsenring | Stock | 12 Sep, 2016 | 28 May, 2022 | — | — |