Porsche
911 R (1967)

Why it matters

The 1967 911 R was a lightweight, road-registered racing 911 and the forerunner of the later Carrera RS and RSR line. It competed in rallies, the Targa Florio and speed-record runs. Porsche describes it as a road-homologated racing car, although the FIA refused homologation and the cars ran as prototypes.

How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

Production

Every figure says what it counts.

Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.

History

Under Ferdinand Piëch, engineers took weight out of the 911 S to compete in the FIA 2.0-litre GT category. Four prototypes were built first, then coachbuilder Karl Baur assembled a numbered production series of 20 cars, 118990001R to 118990020R. Management ended the programme for cost reasons.

The FIA would not accept the R as a variant of the 911 S, so the cars raced as prototypes and most were sold to privateers, eight of the 20 going to France. Bonhams, citing Jürgen Barth, says it was one of four works cars and records that the group totalled no more than 16.

Technical specifications

Engine

Transmission & drivetrain

Chassis, body & dimensions

Performance

“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.

Identification guide

How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.

The production chassis run 118990001R to 118990020R, and Bonhams shows the format 118 99 004R. The four prototypes were 305876 (R1), 306681 (R2), 307671 (R3) and 307670 (R4). The steel unibody is retained, with fibreglass removable panels (R3 used aluminium doors and lids) and plastic side and rear glass. Wheels are Fuchs Deep Sixes at the front and Seven Rs at the rear. The engine is the 210 hp Type 901/22 from the 906. Eighteen of the 20 cars were Light Ivory with black lightweight interiors, and two were painted to order.

Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

1. 1
   RM Sotheby's Monterey 2021 – 1968 Porsche 911 R Level B

   • 20 Numbered production series built by Karl Baur (plus four prototypes, 24 in all)

   Accessed 2026-11-12
2. 2
   Porsche 911 R (1967-1968) Level B Stuttcars

   • 4 prototypes, 20 customer cars

   Accessed 2026-11-12
3. 3
   1968 Porsche 911 R (Monterey 2021, titled as 1967) Level C RM Sotheby's

   • Type 901/22 flat-six racing engine from the 906
   • 210-brake horsepower Type 901/22 flat-six racing engine from the 906
   • the 210-brake horsepower Type 901/22 flat-six racing engine
   • the 911’s steel unibody was retained
   • all the removable panels were replaced by fiberglass
   • curb weight was reduced to less than 1,800 pounds dry

   Accessed 2026-11-12
4. 4
   Guide: Porsche 911 R - a Historical & Technical Appraisal Level B Supercar Nostalgia

   • displacement was 1991cc thanks to a bore and stroke of 80mm and 66mm
   • bore and stroke of 80mm and 66mm
   • a 10.3:1 compression ratio
   • 210bhp at 8000rpm and 145lb-ft at 6000rpm
   • 145lb-ft at 6000rpm
   • five-speed manual gearbox, single-plate clutch and limited-slip differential
   • MacPherson struts up front
   • semi-trailing arms with a transverse torsion bar at the rear
   • ventilated disc brakes were used all round
   • top speed of 154mph was possible
   • 0-62mph time of 5.7 seconds
   • 100-litre fuel tank was fitted in the trunk

   Accessed 2026-11-12
5. 5
   Ex-Works / Jo Siffert / Le Mans film 1967 Porsche 911R Lightweight, chassis 118 99 004R Level C Bonhams · 2005-05-16

   • Twin triple barrelled Weber 35mm carbs are fitted

   Accessed 2026-11-12