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    http://www.carscoops.com/2015/10/porsche-is-allegedly-considering-retro.html

    Anybody hear more on this? Not the first time this has popped up over the last few weeks.


    Re: 911 R Thread Closed

    everything known to date is mentioned in the article I presume.

    We would usually recommend saving some cash by now, but the Porsche fan-site states that the model is already sold-out. So, yeah; tough luck – but the Cayman GT4 is still available, and that one can be ordered with a manual transmission too.

    I thought that all GT4's were sold out too ?


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    Re: 911 R Thread Closed

    It appears that car is indeed coming, I've heard the rumor from within Porsche as well as from a potential customer. Really wonder what to expect though, the real 911R was a racecar, so I think we should at least expect a Motorsport engine, probably narrow body and pared back interior.

    My feeling is they're going to try a modern-day Singer-like creation, beautiful materials, exclusive numbers and a price to match.


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    2003 BMW M3 CSL (sold) / 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS / 2013 MINI John Cooper Works GP / 2014 BMW Alpina D3 biturbo Touring


    Re: 911 R Thread Closed

    I am trying to order one but the chances are quite slim. 918 Customers have priority. Rumours: GT3 engine, no rear fixed wing and manual. Presentation in Geneva. Priced quite above the GT3 RS.


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    I have a spot in line, but almost certainly won't get an allocation nor the money to pay for it.


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    73 Carrera RS 2.7 Carbon Fiber replica (1,890 lbs), 06 EVO9 with track mods. Former: 73 911S, Two 951S's, 996 C2, 993 C2, 98 Ferrari 550


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    m4ever:

    I am trying to order one but the chances are quite slim. 918 Customers have priority. Rumours: GT3 engine, no rear fixed wing and manual. Presentation in Geneva. Priced quite above the GT3 RS.

    With GTS engine, forget about this car. Just my opinion... Smiley


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    RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Porsche Macan Turbo, Ford Mustang GT500 Shelby SVT (2014), Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT (2014)


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    funny my friend's dealer said it's going to be the 4.0L RS engine.  

    but what do they know ha!.... they took my friend's (refundable) deposit anyway.

     

    if it costs the same as a stripper GT3, I will cancel/sell my GT4 as I want a manual 991 GT3.  

    but if it's the GTS engine as RC said, then no thank you.

     

    any more info/rumours please share. 


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    Re: 911 R Thread Closed

    I"ve heard very small production and already sold out?


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    Re: 911 R Thread Closed

    My salesman said he has no news watsoever. 


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    Porker:

    My feeling is they're going to try a modern-day Singer-like creation, beautiful materials, exclusive numbers and a price to match.

    I have a bad feeling it will be more 997 Sport Classic than retro GT3 Smiley


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    2014 991 Carrera 4S | Dark Blue Metallic | PDK | Sport Chrono | SPASM


    Re: 911 R Thread Closed

     "...the German car manufacturer is allegedly cooking something for its diehard aficionados."

    Well, at least the ones with very big pockets  

    Limited and exclusive with a massive price tag. Hm, I hope I am wrong, but I don't think this R is what I had in mind.


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    2015 981 Cayman GT4 | White | Full Bucket Seats | Sport Chrono
    2014 991 Carrera 4S | Dark Blue Metallic | PDK | Sport Chrono | SPASM


    Re: 911 R Thread Closed

    The manual is a big mistake IMHO as would be no rear seats... Still have no interest in it though as it can't touch the 612 or FF in ownership experience...


    Re: 911 R Thread Closed

    m4ever:

    Priced quite above the GT3 RS.

    I wonder who will be stupid enough to pay for one?  as I see nothing special about it.


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    Tim

    2010 997.2 GT3RS;  2008 Cayenne Turbo;  2006 911 Club Coupe #13;  2011 Panamera 4;  2015 Macan S
     


    Re: 911 R Thread Closed

    SciFrog:

    The manual is a big mistake IMHO as would be no rear seats... Still have no interest in it though as it can't touch the 612 or FF in ownership experience...

     

    Talking about the 612, I almost bought one. 2005, black on black, like 6000 miles on the clock, asking CAD$138k. I was one day too late. 

     


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    RC:
    m4ever:

    I am trying to order one but the chances are quite slim. 918 Customers have priority. Rumours: GT3 engine, no rear fixed wing and manual. Presentation in Geneva. Priced quite above the GT3 RS.

    With GTS engine, forget about this car. Just my opinion... Smiley

    GTS engine with "R" badge on the trunk and a manual ? 430hp @ 1,5xx kg....Smiley is this some kind of a joke or as long as people are stupid, why not milk the cow because we at "Porsche" can Smiley

    The sold out part is one of their biggest BS and lie, who the hell is interested in a manual in 2015 ? maybe myself and very few people out there, but close to 800 limited cars and sold out....Smiley

    If it's not lighter than a GT4, I will proudly say, screw it and whoever was behind the idea of a rebadged GTS with a manual.


    Re: 911 R Thread Closed

    Sports Classic sold for 201k in Germany IIRC and all units were sold out shortly after its introduction. And the SC was more of a parts bin job than this R is going to be. There will always be customers who buy these very limited cars at any price tag. 


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    Whoopsy:
    SciFrog:

    The manual is a big mistake IMHO as would be no rear seats... Still have no interest in it though as it can't touch the 612 or FF in ownership experience...

     

    Talking about the 612, I almost bought one. 2005, black on black, like 6000 miles on the clock, asking CAD$138k. I was one day too late. 

     

    Smiley

    I need more parking!


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    Whoopsy:
    SciFrog:

    The manual is a big mistake IMHO as would be no rear seats... Still have no interest in it though as it can't touch the 612 or FF in ownership experience...

     

    Talking about the 612, I almost bought one. 2005, black on black, like 6000 miles on the clock, asking CAD$138k. I was one day too late. 

     

    Was it before you got the FF? Owning both doesn't make much sense...


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    BiTurbo:
    RC:
    m4ever:

    I am trying to order one but the chances are quite slim. 918 Customers have priority. Rumours: GT3 engine, no rear fixed wing and manual. Presentation in Geneva. Priced quite above the GT3 RS.

    With GTS engine, forget about this car. Just my opinion... Smiley

    GTS engine with "R" badge on the trunk and a manual ? 430hp @ 1,5xx kg....Smiley is this some kind of a joke or as long as people are stupid, why not milk the cow because we at "Porsche" can Smiley

    The sold out part is one of their biggest BS and lie, who the hell is interested in a manual in 2015 ? maybe myself and very few people out there, but close to 800 limited cars and sold out....Smiley

    If it's not lighter than a GT4, I will proudly say, screw it and whoever was behind the idea of a rebadged GTS with a manual.

    If they keep the numbers around 5-600 they will sell them all very easily...


    Re: 911 R Thread Closed

    SciFrog:
    Whoopsy:
    SciFrog:

    The manual is a big mistake IMHO as would be no rear seats... Still have no interest in it though as it can't touch the 612 or FF in ownership experience...

     

    Talking about the 612, I almost bought one. 2005, black on black, like 6000 miles on the clock, asking CAD$138k. I was one day too late. 

     

    Was it before you got the FF? Owning both doesn't make much sense...

     

    That was last Friday. I just see a good deal. Someone else thinks the same Smiley


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    Re: 911 R Thread Closed

    In the US early 612 are way below $100k unless they are manual... I would look at an OTO (08 and later) if not manual...


    Re: 911 R Thread Closed

    I was so enamored with the 456 GT at the time and remember being disappointed when the 612 came out.  Nowadays it is the other way around, I love the 612 while I find the 456 GT to have aged unbelievably badly.


    Re: 911 R Thread Closed

    it will have the GT3 or RS engine.....


    Re: 911 R Thread Closed

    I wonder if the talk of lightweight chassis and narrow tires means a return to manual steering rack?  I can only dream indecision


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    73 Carrera RS 2.7 Carbon Fiber replica (1,890 lbs), 06 EVO9 with track mods. Former: 73 911S, Two 951S's, 996 C2, 993 C2, 98 Ferrari 550



    Re: 911 R Thread Closed

    987er:

    http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/news/a26984/a-gt3-powered-manual-only-porsche-911-r-is-coming/

    Now this is an exciting car! I have asked my dealer to keep me in the loop the minute they hear anything more.


    Re: 911 R Thread Closed

    Smiley


    Re: 911 R Thread Closed

    Let's hope not ha!


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    Re: 911 R Thread Closed

    Looks like the rear decklid of the RS minus the wing?
    Also different mirrors, like the ones we saw on the early RS models


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    Re: 911 R Thread Closed

    it doesn't have the side air inlets, so it's maybe not the RS engine ? 


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