1967 Porsche 911 R
Porsche further developed the 911 into the 911 R specifically for use in motor racing. A limited production run of 19 cars were built at the Baur body shop in Stuttgart for a select group of privateer racing drivers and the Porsche factory. The "R" (R = Racing) was a prototype built on the basis of the standard Coupé with a Carrera six-cylinder engine, developing an impressive 210 hp. It weighed only 830 kilograms, thanks to a large number of plastic parts and extremely minimalist equipment and, with basic equipment, cost DM 45,000.
The 911 demonstrated its robustness and speed at the 84-hour "Marathon de la Route" at the Nürburgring in 1967, which Porsche used as a welcome test stand for a new standard part: "Sportomatic" transmission. Vic Elford, Hans Herrmann and Jochen Neerpasch won the race in a 911 R.
Technical Specification:
Engine:
Six-cylinder Boxer, air-cooled
Two-valves, each with two overhead camshafts and chain drive
Power:
154 hp (210 kW) at 8.000 rpm
Displacement:
1.991 cc
Fuel system:
2 threefold-carburetors
Transmission:
Five-speed manual transmission, differential lock
Dimensions and weight:
Wheelbase 2.211 mm
lenght 4.100 mm
width 1.610 mm
weight approx. 830 kg
Performance:
Approx. 230 km/h (124 mph)
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