Porsche 911 R, Works Driver Patrick Long Are Great Understeer/Oversteer Teachers

Given the pure driving spirit of the 911 R, the aim mentioned above isn't too difficult to achieve. In fact, Porsche has already taken a few steps on this path. We're talking about both their commercials, which are unusual and fun to watch, and the driving lessons the automaker is offering.

Every Friday, Porsche will release a new episode from a series that sees works driver Patrick Long initiating two aficionados in the ways of performance driving, using a 911 R as their ride. Given the fact that the company is only producing 991 example of the manual-only, GT3 RS-engined 911, this is no small feat.

While last week we were treated to the introductory episode, we can now talk about a proper lesson. Being the most motorsport-savvy carmaker in the world, Porsche obviously knew the starting point it had to choose. As a result, this lesson is all about car control, namely how to deal with understeer and oversteer.

The 911 R is the pinnacle of Neunelfer evolution when it comes to the connection between the driver and the machine. However, we are still dealing with a fight between over five decades of handling balance work and the rear-engined layout of the machine.

The two lucky students receive tuition at Porsche's Weissach center in Germany, with a wet skid pad being used on this occasion. While this makes the conditions a little soft for many people's taste, ourselves included, the action is worth our undivided attention, so we're inviting you to hit the "play" button below and enjoy the 911 R doing its job.