PORSCHE BUILT the 1966 911 R to qualify for a
race series that required stock models. Though
it looked similar to standard 911s the R had a
mostly fiberglass shell and weight-saving
upgrades on everything from oil pans to door
handles. It was spare and brash and fast. In
homage to its predecessor the 2016 model
shaves weight with carbon-fiber fenders and a
magnesium roof. And should you really crave
the elemental experience you can opt for one
without air-conditioning or a radio.
Design
and
motorcycle substitute made for concen-
trated driving not trafficâ says Andreas
Preuninger head of Porscheâs GT line. âA
true sports car in the old-school sense
should not be as fast as physically possible
but as fun as possible going fast. Modern
cars with that character are becoming rare.â
$184900; porsche.com