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In as-new condition with 1,056 miles since delivered
Built to honor the 50th anniversary of Porsche's original 911R
(First Porsche 911-based racecar)
Only 296 examples built for the U.S. market - 991 total
worldwide
Factory options include Front Axle Lift, air conditioning, Sports
Seats Plus, LED Headlights with PDLS
Factory MSRP of $205,115 - highly optioned
6-speed GT Sport manual transmission, 4.0-liter 500 horsepower flat
six engine
Includes copy of original window sticker, owner's manuals, and
tools
Factory Options:
- Leather Interior in Black with Stitching in GT Silver
- 911R Limitation Number
- Front axle lift system
- Air Conditioning
- Luggage Net in passenger footwell
- Light Design package
- Sirius XM Satellite Radio, NavTraffic and NavWeather
- Floor Mats
- Extended Interior Package, Door Panel in Leather
- Extended Interior Package, Dashboard Trim in Leather
- Adaptive Sports Seats Plus (18-way)
- Porsche Communication Management incl. Navigation Module
- Online Services
- LED Headlights in Black with Porsche Dynamic Light System
- Steering column casing in leather
- Door-sill guards in Carbon Fiber, illuminated
- Windshield Top Tint
- Aluminum Model Designation Plaque
- Dual-mass flywheel
With dual-clutch transmissions sweeping through Porsche's top-tier
lineup, the GT3 and GT3 RS were announced that they would no longer
be offered with a row-your-own manual transmission. An uproar
ensued throughout the Porsche driving community, saying that by
removing the manual option they were removing one of the best and
engaging parts about driving a Porsche. To quell the flame that was
building, Porsche announced a car to celebrate an anniversary of 50
years and fight fire with fire: the 2016 Porsche 911R.
Limited to 296 units in the U.S., 991 worldwide, the new Porsche
911R was created to honor the anniversary of what started it all:
the 1967 Porsche 911R. Drawing inspiration from a model built 50
years prior, these new 911s carry many of the same principles and
design characteristics that made the original R's so formidable.
High power, low weight, razor sharp handling, all tightly wound
into one cohesive package. Available first to Porsche 918 owners,
the 911Rs sold out and would become a lust-worthy 911 edition that
is highly prized to true enthusiasts.
This Porsche 911R was ordered new and delivered to Isringhausen
Imports in Springfield, Illinois and serviced on October 12th,
2016. The window sticker shows $17,865 worth of factory options
were selected, with a final MSRP of $205,115. The complete list of
factory options can be viewed above.
During the first wave of 911R orders, these cars were
understandably scarce. Porsche had announced that they would be
offered first to Porsche 918 owners, along with certain VIP Porsche
members afterwards. If you didn't purchase a Porsche 918 new, you
were generally out of luck. With the announcement that Porsche
wouldn't be building a 911 GT3 or GT3 RS with a manual transmission
any longer, the 911R was heralded as the last and final 911 with a
manual transmission. Paired with absolutely flawless driving
characteristics, a compliant ride for long distances, and extremely
fun overall, the 911R was the modern 911 to own.
The most recent owner of this 911R was not a Porsche 918 owner, but
wanted a 911R with a passion. In 1998 he purchased his first
Porsche, a Carrera S in Speed Yellow from Isringhausen Imports,
flying all the way to Springfield, IL to pick it up and drive it
back to Southern California. Later in 2016 he still knew the son of
the owner of Isringhausen Imports, and asked if he knew how he
could acquire one. The son said that he would look into it, but
made no guarantees.
6 months later the son got back to the to-be 911R owner, and found
someone with a Porsche 918 that was going to buy a 911R but didn't
necessarily want to keep it. The two parties were connected and
after agreeing upon a fairly hefty price tag (with a premium of
$80,000), the 911R was spec'd exactly how the future 911R owner
wanted it to be. The car arrived in late 2016, and was officially
signed over on December 1st, 2016.
The car was shipped to the owner's Southern California home where
the car remained during his entire ownership. It remained in his
garage, except for sporadic drives. During his ownership of almost
4 years the odometer reached 1,056 miles, and the rest of the car
looks in as-new condition with no imperfections anywhere. Recently
the owner decided that he wanted to make some room for another car
and spoke to Bruce Canepa about his 911R. Shortly afterwards, the
911R arrived at Canepa.
Canepa has been the home to a number of 911Rs over the past few
years, with over 9 of these fantastic cars coming through the shop
doors. Bruce Canepa is known for his subtle yet tasteful design
language, with cars often taking on a part of his personality. This
911R could not be any farther from that fact. Upon arriving at
Canepa, the 911R had a few minor cosmetic updates made to make it
an under-the-radar 911R, preventing the common passerby from being
alerted to what is lurking underneath. The factory red tail light
lenses were replaced with Euro-spec clear lenses, the
center-locking 20" wheels were painted in the iconic Canepa
magnesium-grey paint finish, and the red vinyl stripes along with
the Porsche script on both sides were removed. With these minor
updates changes the entire look of the car, for a subtle and
menacing street car.
Each and every collector car that comes to Canepa is put through
and extensive and diligent process called the "Canepa Difference."
This includes a major and comprehensive mechanical inspection where
all systems are checked and serviced as necessary. They also
receive an award-winning concours-level detailing, a thorough
cleaning of each and every surface that ensures that every car is a
sight to behold. Finishing off with a foam-pad-only polish to
enhance the paint finish, each and every car is a perfect example
and a personification of Bruce Canepa's impeccable attention to
detail.
The opportunity to drive a 911R should be something to look forward
to, and the ability to own one of these fantastic sports cars
should be a bucket-list item. Porsche spent a considerable amount
of time around figuring out how to build the best
manual-transmission sports car for the modern era, and in every way
the 911R confirms, embraces, and rewards their efforts. Modern
sports car makers should take note and understand why the Porsche
911R is a fantastic driver's car. Fun, powerful, engaging,
visceral, and rewarding, the 911R is the complete package. This
example, in like-new condition and with only 1,056 miles on the
odometer, is as close as buying one new in 2016 that many will ever
get.
About the Porsche 911R
The 911R plays host to some of the best motorsport technology that
has created simply one of the best street cars Porsche has ever
made. Lightweight body panels made from carbon fiber and magnesium
bring down weight to race car-levels of 3,021 pounds. Its
incredible steering feedback and rear wheel steering allows precise
steering unfathomable to whom have never driven an R, all while
being able to drive on any city street comfortably. One of the
highlights of the 911R is its slick 6-speed GT Sport manual
transmission, unlike the 6 and 7-speeds found in many modern 911s.
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