Spark 1:43 1969 Porsche 911R Tour de France Auto (Winner) Resin Diecast
Drivers: Gerard Larrousse / co-driver Maurice Gelin
Rating: 4.0/5 (Accuracy issues that include no red stripe on the bonnet, disappointing)
Wikipedia:
In 1967, plans began to evolve for a ‘factory’ race version of the 911. While the 911S had enjoyed success in the hands of privateers and the occasional factory-backed competition effort, the 911R was to be an ultra-light weight version of the car that would improve Porsche’s chances in competition.
The monocoque was made of the thinnest gauge steel possible, while fiberglass was used extensively replacing the fenders, front and rear deck lids and bumpers. The doors and deck lids all had aluminum hinges while the interior was stripped of all creature comforts – there were only three gauges in the car and seats were replaced wîth Scheel racing bucket seats. Side and rear windows were all replaced wîth Plexiglas and the floor boards were drilled and lightened. The result was a 911 that weighed 450 pounds less than its production equivalent.
All of the running gear was standard wîth the exception of larger brake calipers, wider wheels and tires, front and rear. The engine was very similar to the one used in the racing Carrera 6 (or 906) and put out 210 horsepower from its 2.0 liter 911S-based engine.
Twenty-two examples of the 911R were constructed, but they were never homologated by the factory. Three 911Rs were kept by Porsche and the other 19 cars were sold to selected privateers.
See More Here: http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z9940/Porsche-911R.aspx
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