Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring 1973 for sale

The Porsche 911 was introduced in 1964 as the successor to the 356. It was then built for almost 10 years as the first generation - the so-called "F-Model" or "Urmodell" - with numerous modifications in various variants until it was replaced in 1973 by the completely revised "G-Model". In October 1972, at the Paris Motor Show, the legendary Carrera RS 2.7 was presented. RS stands for Rennsport and this model was actually intended only for homologation in rally and motorsport with a minimum required number of 500 units. Weight, engine, chassis, and aerodynamics were intensely optimized for competitive use. By the end of November, all 500 vehicles were already sold and Porsche decided to continue production. The air-cooled six-cylinder boxer engine with a displacement of 2.7 liters (model 911/83) was equipped with a mechanical double-row injection pump and developed 210 hp. As the first 911, it again received the designation "Carrera", which previously distinguished the more powerful 356 models. With a top speed of 245 km/h, the Carrera RS was the fastest German production car of its time and also the first road sports car in the world with front and rear spoilers. The characteristic rear protrusion, nicknamed "Entenbürzel", significantly improved driving stability. The special front spoiler had a central opening for the oil radiator. Wheels of different widths on the front and rear axles ensured higher cornering speeds and greater braking power. In the area of the rear axle, the body is 42 millimeters wider. To reduce weight for homologation, thin sheets, plastic parts, and thin glass were used, and insulation was omitted. The model was offered in two versions: "Sport" and "Touring". The latter offers some comfort while the "Sport" model is even more focused on lightness: there are only two lightweight bucket seats, the rear seats, carpets, coat hooks, and door armrests are missing, and the rear bumper is made of plastic. The Carrera RS 2.7 sold well beyond its homologation, so that in the end 1,580 units were produced, of which 1,308 were Touring versions and 200 were Sport versions. Following the complete revision of the 911 in 1973 (the so-called "G-Model"), there was then the top version, the Carrera, in which the engine of the 911 Carrera RS continued to live on until 1974.