911.1 911R

[swimd]

I'm hearing and reading more and more reports that Porsche is preparing a "sendoff special" the 991.1.
Naturally aspirated 4.0L 480 PS, manual, lightweight, puristic interior, truly limited production, very expensive. A reliable higher up source at my OPC told me that some 918 owners have already put their word in.
Does anybody know more? I doubt we will see it at the IAA.

[PorscheGT4]

seems to be a strong rumor for sure.

[R1nur]

Something is on its way.

The rumours I have heard suggest a lightweight, driver focussed, manual gearbox, narrow body (and narrow tyred [by modern standards]) car.

Told the dealership I will part ex my GT4 for one if it happens.

[majordad]

Narrow body, narrow tyres ? No thanks for me but I can see other's attraction.

[ChrisW.]

I will only part-ex my GT4 for a GT4 RS.

I love the smaller mid engined car --- even though some will say that it is not small

But my CR just wrapped around me and went !!

I'm guessing the GT4 will be better ....

[noneedtolift]

Ordered one about three weeks ago - ordered as a 991 RS (again) with an option to change to the "R" model should it emerge... My OPC has already loads of orders and even more LOIs in for that car...
I don't know any more as is discussed here & on the net, rumor has apparently settled for 600 cars only but I'd doubt that very much.

[mdianuk]

noneedtolift said:

Ordered one about three weeks ago

How did you manage to order just three weeks ago? Do you mean your spec and had a built slot long before that?

[noneedtolift]

No - no build slot spec or anything. Just a formal plain order for an RS with an appendix containing the "R" model.

[mdianuk]

noneedtolift said:

No - no build slot spec or anything. Just a formal plain order for an RS with an appendix containing the "R" model.

Ah right, assume you are in Germany? Doesn't seem to be the same demand as the UK which sold out a long time ago. If this isn't correct and you have a UK spec car, drop me a message.

[noneedtolift]

Yes, correct this is in Germany. GT3 RS sold out here as well, allocations now being done by Porsche themselves rather than the dealers.

[mdianuk]

noneedtolift said:

Yes, correct this is in Germany. GT3 RS sold out here as well, allocations now being done by Porsche themselves rather than the dealers.

Hmmm, wonder if the same is being offered in the UK. I assume you have some kind of link to Porsche to allow this, most likely through the number of GT cars you have, racing etc.

[noneedtolift]

Don't know! Yes have a good history with OPC and Porsche themselves but don't think that is guarantee for success these days. Will have to wait and see...

[swimd]

Plot thickens, seems more likely that it will be a 991.2

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/n...

[R1nur]

swimd said:

Plot thickens, seems more likely that it will be a 991.2

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/n...

That reflects what I have heard.

R1nur said:

The rumours I have heard suggest a lightweight, driver focussed, manual gearbox, narrow body (and narrow tyred [by modern standards]) car.