911 R RWD
What the 911 R adds over the 911 Targa 4 GTS
| Spec | 911 Targa 4 GTS | 911 R |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 340 mm | 410 mm |
| Front brake type | Aluminum monobloc fixed-caliper, steel rotor | Aluminum monobloc fixed-caliper, ceramic rotor |
| Rear brake diameter | 330 mm | 390 mm |
| Rear brake type | Aluminum monobloc fixed-caliper, steel rotor | Aluminum monobloc fixed-caliper, ceramic rotor |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3439 lbs | 3021 lbs |
| Engine displacement | 3800 cc | 4000 cc |
| Horsepower | 430 hp | 500 hp |
| Torque | 325 lb-ft | 338 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.8L Flat-6 Boxer | 4.0L Flat-6 Boxer |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18 gal | 16.9 gal |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4321 lbs | 3659 lbs |
| Overall height | 50.8 in | 50.2 in |
| Overall length | 177.5 in | 178.4 in |
| Payload capacity | 705 lbs | 638 lbs |
| Steering type | Variable ratio power steering | Variable ratio electromechanical power steering |
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut aluminum double wishbone | MacPherson strut with anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension type | Aluminum multi-link | Aluminum multi-link with anti-roll bar |
| Final drive ratio | 3.33 front / 3.44 rear | 3.1 |
| Transmission speeds | 7 | 6 |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 in | 96.7 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: Caliper color: Yellow, Cargo area volume (cu.-ft.) front trunk: 125 l / 4.41 cu.-ft., Cargo area volume (cu.-ft.) rear seats: 260 l / 9.18 cu.-ft., Clutch/Converter diameter (inches): 9.0 inches, Drivetrain: Rear wheel drive, Final Drive Ratio: 3.09 (constant 1.216), Front Axle: MacPherson strut with anti-roll bar, Fuel Economy City: 14 mpg, Fuel Economy Combined: 16 mpg, Fuel Economy Highway: 20 mpg, Rear Axle: Aluminum multi-link with anti-roll bar, Rotor diameter (front/rear) mm: 410 mm / 390 mm, Rotor material: Ceramic, Rotor thickness (front/rear) mm: 36 mm / 32 mm, Standard wheels: 20" GT3, Steering System: Variable ratio electromec. power steering, Transmission type: 6-speed manual, Wheels (front/rear): 9J x 20" ET55 / 12.0 J x 20" ET47
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 410 mm |
| Front brake type | Aluminum monobloc fixed-caliper, ceramic rotor |
| Rear brake diameter | 390 mm |
| Rear brake type | Aluminum monobloc fixed-caliper, ceramic rotor |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 9.2 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 50.2 in |
| Overall length | 178.4 in |
| Overall width | 72.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.7 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 4000 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 4.0L Flat-6 Boxer |
| Valve configuration | 4 valves per cylinder |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 500 hp |
| Torque | 338 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 14 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 16 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 20 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 16.9 gal |
Steering
| Steering type | Variable ratio electromechanical power steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 36.4 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension type | Aluminum multi-link with anti-roll bar |
Tires
| Tire size | 245/35 ZR 20 / 305/30 ZR 20 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.1 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | manual |
Weights
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3021 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 3659 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 638 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitExterior14 std · 0 opt
- Caliper color: Yellow
- Curb weight (lbs): 3021 lbs. / min 3439 lbs. / 3483 lbs. (PDK) / 3131 lbs.
- Drag coefficient (Cd): 0.32 / 0.30 / 0.34
- Gross Vehicle Weight (lbs): 3659 lbs. / 4321 lbs. / 4365 lbs.
- Height: 50.2 in. / 1276 mm / 50.8 in. / 1291 mm (PASM)
- Length (inches/mm): 178.4 in. / 4532 mm / 177.5 in. / 4509 mm / 178.90
- Standard wheels: 20" GT3
- Tires (front/rear): 245/35 ZR 20 / 305/30 ZR 20
- Track width front (inches/mm): 61.1 in. / 1551 mm / 60.6 in. / 1538 mm
- Track width rear (inches/mm): 61.2 in. / 1555 mm / 61.4 in. / 1560 mm
- Wheelbase (inches/mm): 96.7 in. / 2457 mm / 96.5 in. / 2450 mm
- Wheels (front/rear): 9J x 20" ET55 / 12.0 J x 20" ET47
- Width w/ mirrors (inches/mm): 77.9 in. / 1978 mm
- Width w/o mirrors (inches/mm): 72.9 in. / 1852 mm / (front/rear in mm) (1,841/1,880)
Powertrain35 std · 0 opt
- Acceleration 0-60 (sec): 3.7 sec. / 4.5 / 4.1 (PDK) / 3.1 sec
- Bore/Stroke (mm/mm): 102 mm / 81.5 mm / 102 mm / 77.5 mm
- Clutch/Converter diameter (inches): 9.0 inches
- Compression ratio: 12.9 : 1 / 12.5 : 1 / 12.9:1
- Construction: Aluminum crankcase and heads / Aluminum block and heads / Aluminum engine block and cylinder heads
- Cylinders: 6
- Displacement (Liters): 4.0 l / 3.8 l / 4.0
- Drivetrain: Rear wheel drive
- Electrical System: 12 V, 2100 W alternator; battery capacity 95 Ah / 12 V, 2600 W alternator; battery capacity 70 Ah
- Engine layout: Rear Engine
- Engine type: Boxer / Boxer-6
- Final Drive Ratio: 3.09 (constant 1.216)
- Fuel Economy City: 14 mpg
- Fuel Economy Combined: 16 mpg
- Fuel Economy Highway: 20 mpg
- Fuel injection: Direct Fuel Injection (DFI)
- Fuel tank capacity - refill volume (gal): 16.9 gal. (23.9 gallons optional) / 18.0 gal. / 16.90
- Fuel: Premium
- Gear ratio 1st: 3.75 / 3.91
- Gear ratio 2nd: 2.38 / 2.29
- Gear ratio 3rd: 1.72 / 1.55 / 1.65
- Gear ratio 4th: 1.34 / 1.30
- Gear ratio 5th: 1.08
- Gear ratio 6th: 0.88
- Lubrication: dry-sump lubrication / Integrated dry-sump / Integrated dry-sump lubrication
- Maximum engine speed: 8500 / 7800 / 8800 rpm
- Maximum power output @ engine speed: 500 hp @ 8250 / 430 hp @ 7500 / 500 hp @ 8,250
- Maximum torque @ engine speed: 338 lb.-ft. @ 6250 / 325 lb.-ft. @ 5750 / 338 lb.-ft. @ 6,250
- Number of gears: 6 / 7-speed / 7
- Output per liter: 125.1 hp / 113.2 hp / 125 hp
- Power to weight ratio (lb/hp): 6.0 / 8.00 / 8.10 (PDK) / 6.26
- Reverse gear ratio: 3.42 / 3.55
- Top track speed (mph): 200 mph / 188 mph / 187 mph (PDK) / 193 mph
- Transmission type: 6-speed manual
- Valves per cylinder: 4
Chassis11 std · 0 opt
- Body: Monocoque lightweight body in a combination of steel, aluminum and magnesium
- Caliper type: Aluminum monobloc fixed-caliper brake
- Front Axle: MacPherson strut with anti-roll bar
- Number of pistons (front/rear): 6 / 4
- Rear Axle: Aluminum multi-link with anti-roll bar
- Rotor diameter (front/rear) mm: 410 mm / 390 mm
- Rotor material: Ceramic
- Rotor thickness (front/rear) mm: 36 mm / 32 mm
- Steering Ratio: 17.15 : 1 (on-center) to 13.12 : 1 / 16.6 : 1
- Steering System: Variable ratio electromec. power steering
- Turning Circle: 36.4 ft
Cargo3 std · 0 opt
- Cargo area volume (cu.-ft.) front trunk: 125 l / 4.41 cu.-ft.
- Cargo area volume (cu.-ft.) rear seats: 260 l / 9.18 cu.-ft.
- Payload range (lbs) - depend on options: 638 lbs. / 705 lbs. - 882 lbs.
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2016 911. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the 911 R
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2016 Porsche 911 911 R add over the 911 Targa 4 GTS?
Against the 911 Targa 4 GTS, 18 features become standard that the 911 Targa 4 GTS does not and 20 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.