Porsche 911 R (Super Street)
The Porsche 911 R is a limited-run, purist-focused 991-generation 911 that distills the brand’s rear-engined recipe into a lightweight, manual-transmission driver’s car. Built as a road-going special with GT car hardware and an old-school character, it’s all about precision, feedback, and making every shift count.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 4.0L naturally aspirated flat-six, rear-mounted, longitudinal
Total Output: 500 hp (368 kW)
Redline: ~8,800 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Weight: 1,370 kg
Dimensions: ~4,532 mm long × 1,852 mm wide × 1,276 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,450 mm
Tires: Performance summer tires on lightweight forged wheels
Brakes: Large ventilated discs with fixed multi-piston calipers
Layout: Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The Porsche 911 R is a delicate but deeply rewarding rear-engine sports car that emphasizes smooth hands, careful weight transfer, and clean corner exits. It has the unmistakable 911 feel: enormous rear traction when settled, a lively front end on turn-in, and a chassis that will happily rotate if you lift or brake aggressively mid-corner. In the sim, it feels compact, mechanical, and tactile — a car that asks for commitment but never feels numb.
Engine & Sound: The naturally aspirated flat-six sings with a hard-edged, metallic howl that builds beautifully toward redline. It’s one of those engines that rewards revs, with crisp throttle response and a dramatic surge in character as it clears the midrange. The manual gearbox adds a satisfying mechanical rhythm, making heel-toe downshifts and rev-matched upshifts part of the experience.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Strong front bite if you’re patient, but the rear can come around quickly if you overcommit on entry.
Traction: Excellent off the line and on corner exit when the chassis is balanced, though cold tires can make it edgy.
Braking: Confidence-inspiring stopping power with plenty of modulation, especially if you trail brake smoothly.
Top Speed: Respectable rather than outrageous, with acceleration that favors torque, gearing, and driver precision over outright brute force.
Driving Style Tip: Treat it like a momentum car. Be patient on entry, avoid abrupt lift-off inputs, and let the rear end settle before going full throttle. It shines on technical circuits where smoothness and rhythm matter more than straight-line speed.
Livery & Aesthetics: The 911 R keeps the classic Porsche silhouette looking clean and purposeful, with subtle motorsport cues, center-lock wheels, and understated styling that sets it apart from more aggressive GT variants. It’s a car that looks as serious in white as it does in factory racing-inspired liveries.
Whether you’re carving up a canyon-style track or chasing lap time with precision, the Porsche 911 R delivers one of the purest analog driving experiences in modern sim racing — lightweight, vocal, and endlessly engaging.