Porsche 911R: The Modern Purist Porsche
By Mike Garcia
Five: Porsche retails the 911 silhouette.
The 911 has a classic shape. That shape has changed in size over the past several decades, but it is instantaneously recognizable. Die-hard enthusiasts will notice the GT3 front bumper. While the GT3 RS-4.0 has front flics and a massive rear spoiler, the 911R is designed for a different purpose. Gone are the front flics and other aero bits that create massive downforce. Porsche decided to enhance downforce while retaining a clean, 911 appearance. How? The rear diffuser was enhanced to create high speed stability at Autobahn speeds. The front bumper helps minimize lift. Lane changes can be done simply without fuss.