Mens Journal

STYLE

DESIGN

SEPTEMBER 2016

Certain designs are undeniable — so

perfect that they resist reinvention. But

there’s always room for improvement

with 21st-century tech that’s refreshing —

not ruining — a few time-tested essentials.

Style These areTHE NEW CLASSICS.

only as a six-speed manual to let you inter-

act mechanically with its 500-horsepower

flat-6 engine at every moment. As the light-

est 911 it relies on an engine from the

GT3RS and suspension from the GT3 —

both hardcore models built for track rats

essentially. But the 911 R is engineered for

lower-speed thrills as well. “It’s kind of a

The Proto

Sports Car

Overwrought computer controls can stifle

the joy in driving; the limited-edition

Porsche 911 R reminds you how epic it feels

to be one with your machine. It’s offered

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