2016 Porsche 911 R

Porsche’s 911 R, unveiled in 2016 as a limited-production tribute to the brand’s purist roots, was conceived as the antidote to the increasingly digital supercar landscape. Developed by Porsche’s GT department, it was based on the chassis of the GT3 RS, but stripped of its wing, PDK, and excess weight in favor of a manual gearbox, steel roof, and a devotion to analog performance. Production was capped at just 991 units worldwide, instantly securing its status as one of the most sought-after 911s of the modern era.

At the core of the 911 R lies the 4.0-liter, naturally aspirated flat-six—shared with the GT3 RS—delivering 500 horsepower at a soaring 8,250 rpm. But unlike its track-focused sibling, the R channels that power exclusively through a 6-speed manual transmission, the only such pairing offered with the engine until years later. Weighing in at 3,021 lbs—roughly 110 lbs lighter than the GT3 RS—it dispenses with rear seats, excessive insulation, and visual drama, prioritizing instead the raw tactility and response that defined Porsche’s earliest motorsport icons.

This 2016 Porsche 911 R is a remarkably low-mileage example, showing fewer than 2,400 miles from new. Originally finished in White with signature red stripes over a black interior trimmed in leather and houndstooth, it has since been wrapped in Mint Green—a nod to classic Porsche colorways that amplifies the car’s subtle aggression without compromising originality beneath. All factory paint and panels remain intact, preserved beneath the wrap.

Inside, the car is appointed with the R’s signature lightweight bucket seats, optional radio and air conditioning, and the numbered dash plaque signifying its limited production. The experience behind the wheel is as close as modern Porsche gets to the air-cooled era: unfiltered, mechanical, and remarkably focused.

Like the Carrera RS 2.7 before it, the 911 R represents the purest expression of Porsche’s engineering philosophy—built not for lap times, but for feel. As the market continues to shift toward hybridization and automation, the R’s analog formula becomes ever more rare. This example, with its distinctive wrap, classic spec, and exceptionally low mileage, presents a rare opportunity to own a true future icon—one born not from nostalgia, but from unflinching purpose.