Chapter 1 · 991 · by HBi Auto
Buying a Porsche 991.1 911 R
What it really sells for, what moves the price, what to check and the maintenance it needs.
The 991.1 911 R is part of the 991 generation (2012–2019). Porsche built about 991 worldwide. This lesson covers what it really sells for, what moves the price, what to check and how to look after it.
- Manual-only GT3 RS-engined 911 with no fixed wing; lightest 911 of its time (1,370 kg)
- Carbon bonnet and wings, magnesium roof, plastic rear windows
- Optional single-mass flywheel; PCCB standard; rear-axle steering
- Built
- 2016
- Cars on 911 Tracker
- 25
- Sales on record
- 22
- Median, last 24 months
- $772,000
- Engine
- 4.0 L direct-injection flat-six, naturally aspirated (from the 991.1 GT3 RS)
- Power
- 500 hp
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- 0–60 mph
- 3.7 s
- Weight
- 3,021 lb
What to pay
In the last 24 months, 6 cars sold on 911 Tracker for a median of $772,000. The trend line through every sale on record moves about +8% a year.
991.1 911 R: median sale price by year
Years with 5 or more VIN-checked US sales, as of Oct 30, 2026. Hover a bar for the number of sales. Every single sale is on 911 Tracker with a free account.
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| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $467,000 | 5 |
| 2026 | $772,000 | 6 |
911 Tracker, VIN-checked US sales, as of Oct 30, 2026. Medians need 5 or more sales.
Options that matter
The factory options most often fitted to the cars we track and what they cost new. What each option does to the sold price is on 911 Tracker with a free account. Check every option on the VIN with the VIN decoder before you pay for it.
| Option | On cars tracked | Price new |
|---|---|---|
| 911 R Limitation Number 27052 | 11 of 12 | – |
| Air conditioning 573 | 11 of 12 | – |
| Extended Range Fuel Tank, 23.9 gal 082 | 10 of 12 | – |
| Front axle lift system 474 | 10 of 12 | – |
| LED Headlights in Black with Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) XEY | 10 of 12 | – |
| Light Design Package 630 | 9 of 12 | – |
| Sport Chrono Package (Porsche Track Precision App) 643 | 9 of 12 | – |
| BOSE® Surround Sound System 680 | 9 of 12 | – |
| Auto-Dimming Mirrors with Integrated Rain Sensor P13 | 9 of 12 | – |
| Porsche Communication Management (PCM) incl. navigation module P23 | 9 of 12 | – |
What to look for
Carbon-ceramic (PCCB) rotor replacement cost
PCCB is standard; discs are replaced for chips/cracks or wear and are roughly 10x the cost of iron rotors. Mainly a concern on tracked cars.
What fixes it: Inspect discs and pads before purchase; replace or convert to iron rotors.
No model-specific pattern faults reported
Porsche stated the 911 R's engine was not affected by the 991.1 GT3 finger-follower defect; no other model-specific pattern failures were found in the sources reviewed.
What fixes it: Pre-purchase inspection with DME over-rev report.
991.1 GT3 engines
Early cars were recalled and many had engines replaced by Porsche. Check what was done and that the paperwork is with the car.
Over-revs
Manual cars store over-rev history in the engine computer. Read it with a factory scan.
Front lift and PDCC
Check every hydraulic option works; they are costly to fix.
Maintenance schedule
Maintenance planner
Pick the car, enter its miles and model year: the planner shows what is due now, the next services and the full schedule, whichever comes first, miles or years.
| What is done | 10k | 20k | 30k | 40k | 50k | 60k | 70k | 80k | 90k | 100k | 110k | 120k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil and filterEvery 10,000 mi, 1 yr · Porsche US | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Inspection: lights, brakes, tires, leaks, fault memory, test driveEvery 20,000 mi, 2 yr · Porsche US | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||||
| Brake fluidEvery 2 yr · Porsche US | ||||||||||||
| Spark plugsEvery 40,000 mi, 4 yr · Porsche US | ● | ● | ● | |||||||||
| Engine air filtersEvery 40,000 mi, 4 yr · Porsche factory (converted from km) | ● | ● | ● | |||||||||
| Drive beltEvery 60,000 mi, 6 yr · Porsche factory (converted from km) | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| PDK clutch fluidEvery 120,000 mi, 12 yr · Porsche factory (converted from km) | ● | |||||||||||
| AWD controller oil (all-wheel drive)Every 60,000 mi, 4 yr · Porsche factory (converted from km) · Carrera 4 / 4S and Turbo; factory sheet for another market | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Front differential oil (all-wheel drive)Every 120,000 mi, 12 yr · Porsche factory (converted from km) · All-wheel-drive cars | ● | |||||||||||
| PDK / automatic transmission oilEvery 120,000 mi, 12 yr · Porsche factory (converted from km) | ● | |||||||||||
| Tire sealant (if fitted)Every 4 yr · Porsche US |
911 (991.1), 2012–2016: what is done, version by version
Turbo / Turbo S: Spark plugs every 30,000 mi / 4 yr
GT3 / GT3 RS: Engine oil and filter every 12,000 mi / 1 yr, Inspection: lights, brakes, tires, leaks, fault memory, test drive every 12,000 mi / 2 yr, Spark plugs every 12,000 mi / 2 yr, Engine air filters every 24,000 mi / 4 yr, PDK clutch fluid every 48,000 mi / 6 yr, Manual gearbox oil every 96,000 mi / 12 yr
Not verified yet: Manual gearbox oil: the factory sheets disagree (120,000 mi / 12 yr vs 160,000 mi / 16 yr); Cabin filter interval.
Confidence: Medium. Sources: 1, 2.
Full table: 911 (991.2), 2017–2019, every 10,000 miles
| What is done | 10k | 20k | 30k | 40k | 50k | 60k | 70k | 80k | 90k | 100k | 110k | 120k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil and filterEvery 10,000 mi, 1 yr · Porsche US | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Inspection: lights, brakes, tires, leaks, fault memory, test driveEvery 20,000 mi, 2 yr · Porsche US | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||||
| Brake fluidEvery 2 yr · Porsche US | ||||||||||||
| Spark plugsEvery 30,000 mi, 4 yr · Porsche factory (converted from km) | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||||||
| Engine air filtersEvery 40,000 mi, 4 yr · Porsche US | ● | ● | ● | |||||||||
| Drive beltEvery 60,000 mi, 6 yr · Porsche US | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| PDCC hydraulic fluid (if fitted)Every 60,000 mi, 6 yr · Porsche US | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Manual gearbox oilEvery 120,000 mi, 12 yr · Porsche US | ● | |||||||||||
| PDK / automatic transmission oilEvery 120,000 mi, 12 yr · Porsche US | ● | |||||||||||
| Tire sealant (if fitted)Every 4 yr · Porsche US |
GT3 / GT3 RS / GT2 RS / Speedster: Engine oil and filter every 12,000 mi / 1 yr, Inspection: lights, brakes, tires, leaks, fault memory, test drive every 12,000 mi / 2 yr, Spark plugs every 12,000 mi / 2 yr, Water-spray filter (GT2 RS) every 1 yr
Not verified yet: Cabin filter interval; PDK clutch fluid and all-wheel-drive oils (the US Carrera sheet was not found).
Confidence: Medium. Sources: 1, 2.
Intervals are whichever comes first, miles or years. "Porsche factory (converted from km)" means Porsche's own figure for another market, turned into miles with the same km-to-mile pairing Porsche uses in the US. Your car's own maintenance booklet is the final word. HBi Auto's recommendations for cars that are tracked, driven hard or stored are being added by our service team.
What it really costs to buy a 991.1 911 R
Your numbers, your state. Everything stays on your screen.
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The 111-point checklist: 991.1 911 R
HBi Auto's full 111-point inspection, the same list our technicians sign on every car we certify. Tick as you go; your ticks stay on this device. Print it, or download the blank form (PDF) and take it to your inspection.
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Written by the 911 Buyers and HBi Auto team in Mocksville, NC. Market numbers come from 911 Tracker's VIN-checked US sales and say what they are based on; maintenance intervals say where each one comes from. This course is general information, not an inspection, an appraisal or legal or tax advice.