Porsche launches classic 911 GT4 R for competitive racing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 6:01 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Porsche introduces the 911 GT4 R, expanding its GT4 racing program. This new model features a high-revving 4.0-liter six-cylinder boxer engine, producing up to 520 PS and enhanced torque at 346 lb-ft. The GT4 class has evolved significantly, making it an appealing platform for customer racing. Porsche aims to bridge from one-make racing to more open competition with this integration. The announcement aligns with the company's strategy to reinforce its presence in the competitive racing environment.
- •Porsche reveals the new 911 GT4 R for GT4 racing
- •The model features a 4.0-liter engine with 520 PS
- •GT4 class has expanded into a competitive platform
- •Porsche has secured 12 championships in GT4
- •Integration allows for easier transition between racing formats
- 6:01 PMYahoo Sports — Porsche enters the classic 911 into the GT4 category
"In the mid-2000s (I won’t speculate as to the timing of The Fast and the Furious hype coincidence here…), a new phenomenon in racing launched to help the everyman get an opportunity to enter into a very exclusive culture: racing. The entire point of it was to offer a more accessible alternative to the super-expensive […]
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