On Board Hot off the heels of the unveiling of the new Porsche 911 RSR, we’re looking back with the classic 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR charging up a wet hill at Festival of Speed...
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This 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Tribute by Tuthill represents a meticulous fusion of historic motorsport authenticity and modern engineering precision, embodying one of endurance racing’s most celebrated eras. Now offered through Broad Arrow Private Sales at an asking price of USD $383,000, this remarkable machine pays homage to the...
This 1973 Porsche 911 has been converted into a purpose-built race car featuring RSR-style bodywork, Lexan windows, BBS wheels, a custom 3.0-liter flat-six engine with twin-plug ignition, a rebuilt 915 5-speed transmission, a limited-slip differential, Tarett Engineering sway bars, upgraded brakes and suspension, fire suppression, a full roll cage, and...
A rare 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.8 RSR will be offered at Bonhams Cars on October 12, with an estimated value of up to $1,800,000. One of only 49 built and the 30th example produced, it is one of just two finished in black. This example has significant provenance, having...
More than a Carrera 2.7 RS The Carrera RS was introduced in 1973 and homologated for Group 4 GT racing, with only 55 examples of the legendary and ultra-lightweight racing variant Carrera RSR 2.8 produced (RennSport Rennwagen), with many special features, including the highly tuned 2.8L flat-six, 5cm-wider front and...
Most Porsche fans know little about this epic wide-bodied 911 based race car. While the iconic 2.7 RS is every fan boys dream car, the RSR is the whole reason for the RS’s existence in the first place so we are dedicating some space here to tell you all about it. Introduced in...
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 Pictures & Gallery...
The body of the first experimental chassis, 9113600576-R5, was modified from a 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 and lacked a sophisticated aerodynamic package. The chassis was equipped with a 911/76 engine producing approximately 500 hp. In this configuration, the car weighed up to 750 kg....
Introduced in 1973, the RSR was a factory-built racing car based on the 911 chassis. The Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 was the first 911 to ever wear the RSR badge. Homologated for racing by the iconic 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS, the RSR’s racing career got off to the perfect start thanks to Brumos Racing’s overall triumph in the 1973 24 Hours of Daytona, while a factory car won the latest ever Targa Florio road race. For the privateer in the mid-1970s who wanted to go sports car racing this was the chosen weapon.
Set to cross the block at RM Sotheby’s Monterey Auction on August 15 with an estimated value of $700,000–$900,000, this 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring represents one of the most significant road-going Porsches ever produced. It is one of only 1,308 M472 Touring examples built and belongs to...
This Belgian-Motorsport video showcases the legendary 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 in action at Circuit Zolder and Spa-Francorchamps. The Carrera RSR 3.0 is one of the rarest and most celebrated Porsche 911s, renowned as one of the most successful Group 4 racing cars ever. Today, Carrera RSR models are...
The Porsche Club of America showcases a 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0, one of only 56 built, making it rarer than the iconic 1973 RS. This Mexico Blue, left-hand-drive example features handmade, irregularly shaped fender flares, a Carrera-style rear tail, and a 3.0-liter engine producing around 300 horsepower. Unlike...
Although the 1972 Porsche 911 S/T today presents in near-perfect condition, its Phoenix Red paintwork reflects a hard-fought career on track. Between 1973 and 1978, the car competed across North America in the Camel GT Challenge, appearing at circuits including Sebring, Daytona, and Indianapolis. Archival records confirm 27 race entries,...
Porsche 911 GT3 & GT3 RS The Ultimate Guide To the Ultimate Race-Bred Sports Car Featured / Brief History / 911 GT3 Generations / 996 / 997 / 991 / 992 Few automotive badges carry the weight of a heavy-handed promise like the one found on the rear decklid of a Porsche...
With 20 overall victories, Porsche is by far the most successful manufacturer in Daytona. Added to this are more than 40 class victories at the famous 24-hour classic in the US state of Florida. On 24 January, the Porsche Penske Motorsport factory team aims to continue this success story. For...
Best Porsches Ever Made: A Definitive List Icons, Legends, and Modern Masterpieces. We Rank The 50 Best Porsche 911s Of All Time! Every Era, Philosophy, & Unforgettable Porsche. Seventy-five years of Porsche history. Dozens of icons. Countless personal favorites. And one impossible list. Ranking the 50 greatest Porsches ever made...
Born to Race: The Most Iconic Porsche Race Cars Ever The wide array of available Porsche models may overwhelm a new enthusiast. We hope to narrow the options and make the selection task a little easier. We asked our team of Porsche experts and enthusiastic members and they didn’t let us down. This page...
The Porsche Investment Index: Top Porsche Icons Outperforming the Market The wide array of available Porsche models may overwhelm a new enthusiast. We hope to narrow the options and make the selection task a little easier. We asked our team of Porsche experts and enthusiastic members and they didn’t let us down. This page...
What’s the best collector Porsche? We ask the experts. The wide array of available Porsche models may overwhelm a new enthusiast. We hope to narrow the options and make the selection task a little easier. We asked our team of Porsche experts and enthusiastic members and they didn’t let us down. This page is...
Highlights The Novato Commission: a meticulous celebration of both Porsche and Singer’s formative years Presented in the Porsche hue of Dolphin Grey over Olive Green leather with suede-mix weave inserts in Olive Green and La Marinella Benefits from a $40,000 Singer upgrade to a 4.0-liter engine specification Displayed 7,123 miles...
Iconic fabric patterns such as Pasha, tartan, and Pepita are once again available in Porsche quality. Porsche has reissued these textiles, meaning the interiors of many historic and more recent sports cars, from the 356 to the 911, can be restored to their original condition. The fabrics are once again...
The 911 Carrera RS wasn’t conceived as a road car but as a homologation model for Porsche’s 911 RSR to compete in Group 5 racing. Designed to meet racing regulations, it shed weight and adopted aerodynamic features from its track counterpart. Initially, Porsche doubted its market appeal due to its...
To mark the 50th anniversary of the 911 Turbo lineage Porsche released the 911 Turbo 50 Years, a special edition limited to just 1,974 units worldwide. Based on the 992-generation 911 Turbo S, it gets exclusive design and heritage cues: the new “Turbonite” accent colour appears on the engine-cover inlay, fuel-cap and logos; exterior graphics echo the original 911 Turbo’s 1970s side livery.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has announced the winners of the 2025 Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge. The champions were crowned in Durham, North Carolina, alongside Luftgekühlt 11, following competitions held over the summer in PCNA’s three sales regions – West, South-Central, and East. “The standard of the cars, the obvious...
From the Porsche 356 to the Mission E: these 10 memorable moments from the IAA motor show demonstrate how Porsche has combined automotive innovation and passion for decades. Since 1950, Porsche has been a firm fixture of the International Motor Show (IAA) in Germany, and visitors have always been able...
Following many months of work, entrants gathered over the weekend as judges carefully selected the first round of finalists in the fifth annual Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge. The judging occurred during Werks Reunion West at Monterey Car Week with members of the Porsche Club of America, along with staff from...
Porsche built just 1,580 units of the 1973 911 Carrera RS 2.7, most in the more road-friendly M472 Touring specification. Designed as a homologation model for racing, it was based on the 2.4L 911S and laid the groundwork for the 2.8 RSR, 3.0 RSR, and the turbocharged 934 and 935....
One of just 600 ever made, this 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 has only 319 miles and is among the most revered models of the 997 generation. Seen as a spiritual successor to the legendary 1973 911 Carrera RS 2.7, it is currently up for grabs on PCARMARKET. Most...
Since its launch, the Porsche 911 has played a key role in motorsport, especially in endurance racing. Two years after its debut, the 911 S won the 2-litre GT class at Le Mans. By the mid-1970s, Porsche introduced the RSR—a race-focused 911 that became the foundation for decades of success...
The latest GT3 RS is a road-legal race car featuring a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter engine and advanced track-focused technology from Porsche’s motorsports division. Compared to the standard GT3, the RS adopts a central front radiator layout inspired by the Le Mans-winning 911 RSR. Airflow is channeled through large front-lid vents...
The 997-generation GT3 RS 4.0 holds a revered place in Porsche’s Rennsport hierarchy, much like the iconic 1973 911 Carrera RS 2.7. It was the final 911 GT3 to feature the legendary Mezger engine, paired exclusively with a six-speed manual gearbox. Named after Porsche engineer Hans Mezger, this engine is...
The Best Porsche Engines Ever Made Porsche’s engines are at the heart of the carmaker’s reputation as a manufacturer of class-leading performance vehicles. From the legendary air-cooled flat-sixes to modern turbocharged powerhouses, these powerplants have always pushed the boundaries of innovation and technology. The Greatest Porsche Engines – A Primer Porsche’s...
The Best Porsche 911 ‘RS’ Models Ever Porsche’s ‘RS’ models have always represented the pinnacle of automotive engineering prowess. With each new generation, Porsche has refined the ‘RS’ formula, delivering razor-sharp handling, extreme straight-line speed and an altogether visceral driving experience. The Greatest Porsche RS Models – A Primer Porsche’s...
This 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0, listed for sale on Bring a Trailer, is one of just 600 examples built and has only 144 original miles on the odometer. Part of the 997 generation, the GT3 RS 4.0 holds a revered spot in Porsche’s Rennsport lineage. Much like the...
The 992.2 Porsche 911 GT3 with Touring Package is one of those special 911s If you want a car that can howl to 9,000 rpm on a mountain pass, crush laps at a track day, and still feel perfectly at home cruising to dinner with the spoiler tucked away, the 992.2 GT3 Touring is about as close to the “one-car solution” for the hardcore 911 enthusiast as Porsche has ever built.
In a recent episode of 9WERKS TV on YouTube, we are treated to comparison between two of the most coveted Porsche 911 Rennsport models ever made—the iconic 2.7 RS and its rarer sibling, the Carrera 3.0 RS. The 2.7 RS, introduced in 1973, was a homologation special designed to compete in...
The 911 Carrera RS wasn’t designed to be a perfect car or even a road car—it was created for homologating the 911 RSR for Group 5 racing. Porsche needed to build a street version of the race car, focusing on weight reduction and aerodynamic features essential for the track. Initially,...
The GT3 (992.2) remains Porsche’s purist masterpiece, powered by a naturally aspirated flat-six that screams past 9,000 rpm. It’s a motorsport-bred track weapon refined for the open road. For the first time for a GT3, a Weissach Package option is available. This will include different, lightweight wheels, an alcantara dash option with chrono, and exposed carbon fiber touches in the cabin.
Presented by Bonham Auctions, the ’96 Porsche Carrera RS is one of the rarest 911 Type 993 variants ever made. The 993 was the last of the air-cooled Porsche 911 models. First introduced in 1993, it was initially available in a variety of body styles, including coupe, cabriolet and targa,...
When you have a company as storied as Porsche, with enthusiasts at every corner of the globe, some of those enthusiasts will start to collect cars. For some, it might be a project 928 in the garage beside the daily driver Type 996 911 Carrera. For others, it might be...
The Porsche Werks Reunion 2024 celebrated its 10th anniversary during Monterey Car Week along the coastal peninsula. The gathering brings together Porsche enthusiasts and showcases a stunning array of classic and modern Porsches. Hosted by the Porsche Club of America, this reunion takes place at the Monterey Pines Golf Course...
A limited run of the 911 Turbo created to celebrate a half decade of pushing boundaries, the 911 Turbo 50 Years is a fitting tribute to the iconic Turbo name. Limited to 1974 units, this 2025 911 "Turbo 50" edition is demure Rocketship that pays homage to Porsche's initial 911 Turbo.
With a legacy spanning decades, Porsche has grown to become a brand synonymous with performance, luxury and overall automotive brilliance. The German carmaker’s history is a storied journey marked by groundbreaking engineering, iconic designs and the relentless pursuit of performance. For collectors and enthusiasts, owning a Porsche is often more...
The 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS features a practical and aggressive exterior design adapted from the Le Mans class-winning 911 RSR race car. Utilizing a central front radiator concept, it incorporates large vents on the nose directing air from the radiator towards roof fins for dispersion. The car employs lightweight carbon fiber...
The Porsche 911 GT2, primarily built for racing but still road-legal, has a lineage tracing back to the iconic 1973 911 Carrera RS. Named after the FIA’s GT2 category, it debuted in 1993 with the Type 993 model, which many consider the most beautiful 911. First seen in prototype form...
Almost 60 years after the final race, Solitude Revival from 22 to 23 June 2024 harks back to the motorsport of yesteryear, when formula cars, GT cars, sports cars and prototypes raced through the forest on the outskirts of Stuttgart. “We are delighted to be going there with some legendary...
This 1978 Porsche 911 SC coupe was transformed into the style of a 1973 Carrera RS lightweight model during a two-year build completed in 2018. The car’s body was stripped down and updated to capture the essence of the ’73 Carrera RS. Key modifications include the addition of a longnose...
Most Porsche fans know little about this epic wide-bodied 911 based race car. While the iconic 2.7 RS is every fan boys dream car, the RSR is the whole reason for the RS’s existence in the first place so we are dedicating some space here to tell you all about it. Introduced in...
Porsche Penske Motorsport is determined to continue its impressive streak in the 2024 season. After clinching wins at the opening round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in Daytona and at the first race of this year’s FIA World Endurance Championship WEC in Qatar, the works team now heads to...
The Carrera RSR 3.0 is one of those rare and super-special Porsches, and one of the most successful Group 4 racing cars ever. Today the Carrera RSR models rank among the most sought after of all Porsche 911 variants. The Carrera RSR 3.0 was made in small numbers for racing. For the privateer in...
Background Perhaps no company has celebrated the heritage of the air-cooled 911 with such obsessive attention to detail as California-based Singer Vehicle Design. Founded in Los Angeles in 2009, Singer has become globally renowned for bespoke restorations of Porsche 911 sports cars—each carried out on behalf of the car’s owner....
Top Tier Penske Porsche Penske Motorsport has set its sights on overall victory at the upcoming 24 Hours of Daytona. At the opening round of the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the works team competes with two Porsche 963 and a top driver line-up. The hybrid prototype from Weissach heads...
The 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0 stands as the ultimate evolution of the naturally aspirated Porsche 911 designed for competitive purposes. It integrates insights gleaned from its predecessors in the 911 lineage and incorporates features reminiscent of the dominant Porsche 917. In its street configuration, the 3.0-liter six was...
Everrati Automotive Limited, the leading sustainable-luxury technology company specializing in redefining and futureproofing automotive icons through the integration of cutting-edge electric vehicle (EV) powertrains, has just revealed its most driver-focused electrified Porsche yet – a new addition inspired by the Type 964 RSR. Respecting the original RSR 3.8 Building on...
The Carrera RSR 3.0 is one of those rare and super-special Porsches, and one of the most successful Group 4 racing cars ever. Today, the Carrera RSR models rank among the most sought after of all Porsche 911 variants. The Carrera RSR 3.0 was made in small numbers for racing. For the privateer in...
As the Porsche market continues its strong trajectory, RM Sotheby’s is thrilled to unveil “The White Collection” auction—a unique gathering of rare Porsche models, all wearing brilliant shades of white. The collection, set to go under the hammer on 1-2 December 2023, represents over a decade of dedicated collecting by...
Is going backward the way forward? The Porsche 911; I can’t think of another sports car that better represents an endless evolution of performance. Garnering respect since its inception in 1963, 911 enthusiasts, including myself, continue to ask, “Can Porsche keep finding ways to make it better?” But wait; while...
911 2.7 RS Carrera highlights One of the most iconic sports cars of all time Delivered new in Germany Present ownership for more than 15 years An older restoration Recently checked by Porsche specialists Garage Moderne in Geneva Registered in Switzerland Background Porsche revived the Carrera name for its top-of-the-range...
This particular 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS is a genuine M472 Touring model that was originally manufactured for the German market in April 1973. It came equipped with electric windows and sport seats as optional features. The car’s first owner was a closed friend of Alois Ruf and in the...
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Porsche’s 2.8 911 RSR Porsche needed to build 500 RSs in 1973 to get the RSR homologated for Group 4 racing. They were so popular that the company eventually built 1580 units. Consequently, the RS is almost common compared to the RSR that came out of the factory winning the...
Tradition is Born Each year during the second week in March, the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance takes place at The Ritz-Carlton in Amelia Island, Florida. Created by businessman and car collector Bill Warner, a photographer and writer for Road & Track magazine since 1971, the event commenced in 1996 at...
Edited by Rex McAfee Get Ready for the Daytona 24 If there were ever two words that go together in motorsports, it’s Porsche and Daytona. This weekend, the 24-hour test of man and machine will once again take place, and the new GTP class is bound to keep Porsche fans...
DP Motorsport’s 964 RSR Recreation – “Stonegrey” Here’s another gem from the folks at DP Motorsport, this time with the focus on creating a super lightweight restomod based on a 1989 911 Carrera 2 (964). All in this car weighs just 1,050 kilograms. Known as the 964 Classic RSR Stonegrey,...
There is something about the way that a Porsche looks that is just right. The proportions of the race cars, the balanced look of the 718s, the raw beauty of the 911s. They say that the Italians design with passion, but we think it’s a fairly easy argument that some...
Porsche 911 (1963 – 1973) Story & History F-Body – The 1st Generation Porsche 911 Premiere: 1963 September 12 at the IAA Frankfurt motor show As the Porsche 356 had been for sale for quite some time and considering it takes years for a completely new car to evolve from...
The 911 Turbo was put into production in 1975. While the original purpose of the 911 Turbo was to gain homologation for the 1976 racing season, it quickly became popular among car enthusiasts. Ernst Fuhrmann adapted the turbo-technology originally developed for the 917/30 CAN-AM car and applied it to the 3.0 litre flat-six used in the Carrera RS 3.0, thus creating what Porsche internally dubbed as the 930. Total power output from the engine was 260 bhp and 254 ft lbs of torque.
Porsche 911 (G-Series) (1973 – 1989) Story & History G-Model – The 2nd Generation Porsche 911 Premiere: September 12, 1973 IAA Frankfurt Starting with the model year 1968, Porsche internally assigned a letter to each model year – MY1968 was “A”, MY1969 was “B” and so on. Model year 1974...
Porsche 911 (997) (2004 – 2012) Story & History Type 997 – The 6th Generation Porsche 911 Official photos: 2004 May 7 / Premiere: 2004 July 16 at 9:11 pm at all the 85 Porsche centres in Germany / Market launch: 2004 July 17 On May 7, 2004, Porsche announced...
Porsche 911 (996) (1997 – 2005) Story & History Type 996 – The 5th Generation Porsche 911 Premiere: GT1 May 4, 1997 Le Mans test day, Carrera September 11, 1997 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show The designers were assigned to design the 996-generation 911 in 1993. Working under the head of...
Porsche 911 The Ultimate Guide To the Ultimate Sports Car Featured / Brief History / 911 Generations / F-Series / G-Series / 964 / 993 / 996 / 997 / 991 / 992 Few cars in automotive history carry the cultural weight, engineering legacy, and emotional pull of the Porsche 911. Since its debut...
The Touring makes sense for those who envision their GT3 more as a daily mode of transportation than a track specialist (it can do both well). GT performance is good enough for any paved road but the Touring was created for a certain type of personality. There is no other car that can invoke a sense of connection and purpose like a GT3 Touring (with a 6-speed manual transmission) can. This is the car to buy and own forever.
Porsche 911 (G-Series) – The Ultimate Guide 2nd Generation Porsche 911 (1974 – 1989) Story / Timeline / Model Guides / Gallery / Videos / Details & Series / Misc Data / FAQs / News / Features / For Sale 1st Gen (G-Series) Porsche 911 Timelines & Details This graphic breaks out...
On The Road In an automotive world in which long legacies of high-performance are continually trotted out and watered down for commercial appeal over time, it can be hard to find examples of restraint. That word might not be the most apt descriptor of Porsche 911 models that wear the...
How the RS differs from lesser 911s The 1973 Porsche Carrera RS is instantly recognizable thanks to its distinctive “Carrera” scripts and ducktail. It’s also one of the most valuable 911 road cars that exists, even if it looks more than a bit like every other 911 of the era....
Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Engine: 2,687 cc, air-cooled horizontally flat six Production dates: November 1972 – July 1973 Transmission: Five-speed manual Power: 210.0 bhp @ 6,300 rpm Torque: 188.0 ft lbs @ 5,100 rpm Weight: 975 kg (2149 lbs) 0-60 mph: 5.6 sec (est)...
One Man’s Perfect 911 Short movie about my Porsche 1969 912 that was turned into my dream hot rod 911 ST with an RSR engine over the period of 4.5 years....
A Unique Tribute From its humble beginnings, this 1970 911 enjoyed a varied life, most notably as a rather tasty ‘73 RS replica. It was running well, and beating most-everything off the line around the New-South Wales area of Australia, right up until the 3.0 SC engine gave up with...
Over the years, the Goodwood Festival of Speed has hosted hundreds of historic Porsches in its paddocks and up Lord March’s sinuous driveway, but this year the limelight was usurped by a newcomer from Weissach – the 95% new 992-based RSR for the upcoming WEC and IMSA campaigns. The fact...
The Pinnacle of Porsche Tinkerers, Here is Our List of The Best Restomod & Porsche Restoration Shops Our interest in writing a post specifically about Porsche restorations began when we got feedback from readers about our greatest Porsches ever and best Porsche 911s lists. Readers told us we should include...
The Rennsport Reunion VI just concluded on September 30 in Monterey, California as Porsche celebrates its 70th birthday. Happy birthday, Porsche!! If anyone is wondering, Rennsport (renn-sport) translates into “race-sport”. Before the event began, it seemed that four days of event duration might be excessive. But that really is insufficient...
The Evolution of the Porsche 911 Porsche 911 Generations First Generation (1963-1989) Porsche 964 (1989-1994) Porsche 993 (1994-1998) Porsche 996 (1998-2004) Porsche 997 (2004-2011) Porsche 991 (2011-2019) Porsche 992 (2019 – ) Telling Generations Apart Born in 1963, the Porsche 911 has become a legend. An iconic design that is...
The All Time Greats – 70 Best Porsches of All Time (Ultimate List) Clearly we have been a bit of a “best of Porsche” run lately. With Porsche celebrating 70 years in 2018 we felt it was a good time to dive deep into Porsche history and pick our favorite...
Definitive List of the Best Racing Cars Porsche Has Ever Raced Porsche Race Cars Porsche 917 Porsche 550 Spyder Porsche 718 Porsche 904 Porsche 935/77 Porsche 935/78 ‘Moby Dick’ Porsche 911 RSR 2.14 Turbo Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 Porsche 919 Hybrid Porsche 911 GT1 98 Porsche 936 Spyder...
The 997 Sport Classic is a limited edition version of the 997.2 Carrera S coupé inspired by the 1973 Carrera RS 2.7. The engine is rated at 413 PS (304 kW; 407 hp) and features a newly developed resonance intake manifold with 6 vacuum-controlled switching flaps. It includes a 6-speed manual transmission, double-dome roof (informally called double bubble roof), 44 mm (1.7 in) wider rear fenders, SportDesign front apron with a front spoiler and a fixed 'duck tail' rear wing. Only 256 were made.
Following the famous 1973 F-model 911 Carrera RS 2.7, Porsche built its successor based on the G-model and it was called the 911 Carrera RS 3.0. With its 172 kW engine, it was the most powerful series production street-legal Porsche made so far. With its new 3.0-liter engine, featuring mechanical fuel injection, it was capable of 230 hp. While 1,580 Carrera RS 2.7s were built for 1973, only 56 Carrera RS 3.0s were built for 1974.
Porsche decided to end its 20-year history of factory sports car racing and sold the 908/03 cars to customers. In 1975, some 908s were fitted with turbocharged engines, similar to those used in the Porsche 934 GT car. Several customer-908s were upgraded with 936-style bodywork. The Porsche 908/80 Turbo of Joest and Jacky Ickx which finished 2nd in the 1980 24 Hours of Le Mans turned out later to have a real Porsche 936 chassis, though.
For the 1974 racing season 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 (246 kW) and RSR Turbo 2.1 (338+ kW) were created - the 3.0L for the customer teams and the 2.1 turbo for Porsche’s own team. The Carrera RSR 3.0 was made in small numbers for racing. The 3.0 RSR would go on to become the most successful Group 4 racing car of its time thanks to its combination of low weight, immense Porsche 917 brakes, impeccable handling, and a 330+hp naturally aspirated flat-6.
For 1974 both the 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 and RSR Turbo 2.1 were created - the 3.0L for the customer teams and the 2.1 turbo for Porsche’s own team. The 911 Carrera RSR Turbo 2.1 developed 338-368 kW in power, but as the engine was small, the turbo lag was big and it wasn’t as easy to drive out of the corners as it was with the 3-litre normally aspirated car. Weight reduction measures included plastic hoods, fender flares and doors and an aluminium safety cage.
In the 1970s Porsche was serious about turbocharging and this prototype signaled the way for later cars like the 930 and the RSR 3.0. It was also the one of the very first show cars fitted with the wide body, large alloy wheels, whale tail and a turbocharged version of the flat-6. All these details eventually appeared on the 911 RSR 3.0-liter race car of 1974. The show car was built from a standard 911S fixed with a radical body kit.
000 Magazine’s innovative, color-centric Porsche event embraced the Big Apple for the first time with nearly 100 rare paint shades on show. Highlights Rare Shades 7 marks the New York debut of 000 Magazine’s acclaimed color-focused Porsche exhibition, hosted at Wildflower Studios in Queens. The event showcases nearly 100 rare...
Porsche is one of the most accomplished carmakers in history, with victories across nearly every major sports car and prototype racing category and a legacy of producing some of the world’s most recognizable performance machines. Though Porsche rarely ventured into true supercar territory, each effort left a major mark. The...
Background The list of overall Porsche victories at the Sebring 12 Hours is long and prestigious: 1960 – Gendebien/Herrmann (Porsche RS-60) 1968 – Siffert/Herrmann (Porsche 907) 1971 – Elford/Larrousse (Porsche 917 K) 1973 – Haywood/Gregg/Helmick (Porsche Carrera RSR) 1976 – Holbert/Keyser (Porsche Carrera RSR) 1977 – Dyer/Frisselle (Porsche Carrera RSR)...
You already read about our preview of The White Collection auction here on Stuttcars. Fifty-five Porsches, mostly in white, with a few tractors thrown in for color, were carefully amassed by one man over several years. Stored in a white building with white floors and walls, it was enough to...
Today, Classic 9 Motorwerks proudly announced the construction on its new headquarters has begun. This huge undertaking of their new Global Headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida was done to help the growth of their heritage-inspired Porsche sportscar lineup. Classic 9 Motorwerks specializes in 911 restoration. Their vision is to develop an...
There was an obvious irony to Luftgekühlt 6. Somehow an event devoted to the gravitas and authenticity of the air-cooled Porsche era took the spotlight among the Universal Studios back lots in Hollywood which is made up of facades cleverly designed to reflect almost any time and place. Essentially, a...
I have always wondered, what the Goodwood FOS (Festival of Speed) was all about. Was it a race, a hill-climb, a demonstration of old race cars, or a car show? Well, I had the opportunity to find out this year. In this feature, a ‘First Timers’ view of the Goodwood...
Note: 1. The dates listed are those provided by RUF. The presentation date may differ from the release date. 2. All dates are for the manufacturer’s chassis (RUF W09). Conversions of factory Porsche chassis may have a different, earlier year of production and are not included in the list. 3....
