1970 – 1971 Porsche 911 E 2.2 Targa (LWB) Pictures & Gallery ...
Porsche 911 (F-Series)
The Porsche 911 was introduced to the world in the fall of 1963 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It was developed as a replacement for the highly successful Porsche Model 356. It was larger, more powerful, more comfortable and more competitive on the track than any other comparable car on the market at the time. The original air-cooled, boxer-engined 911 was in production from 1964 through 1989, but on this page, we are focused on the original F-Body cars. For 1969 Porsche made the single biggest change to the 911 thus far by lengthening the wheelbase 2.5 inches to reduce the oversteer characteristics inherent to rear-engined cars. Pre-1969 cars are often referred to as the short-wheel base cars (SWB) and 1969 onwards called the long-wheelbase cars (LWB). 1972 and 1973 can also be taken as one group because there were very few changes from year to year. See all of our F-Body Classic 911 Research.
Porsche Option Codes – Porsche 911 (1970 Model Year) Looking to decode your 1970 Porsche 911 option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 1970 Porsche 911 service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for...
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1968 – 1969 Porsche 911 T Coupe 2.0 (SWB & LWB) Pictures & Gallery...
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Though largely forgotten, Porsche will soon release a special new model: the 2023 911 ST. What is the ST and why should it be in your radar? Find out!...
Sublime Or Sacrilege? ‘If you want to build something, build it how you want it.’...
On Board Dickie Meaden takes you behind the wheel of a Porsche 911 2.7 RS Touring in part one of the new ‘How to Drive’ series from Motor Sport. Learn the tricks that bring the most out of one of Porsche’s most stunning cars....
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....
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1972 – 1973.5 Porsche 911 T 2.4 Coupe (LWB) Pictures & Gallery ...
Perfectly Describing the Magic of the 911 2.7 RS Respected architect Jonathan Segal poetically describes what the 1973 Porsche 911 2.7L RS meant both to Porsche and its drivers. Jonathan’s career as an architect has developed his pursuit for purity in the structures he creates. One look around Jonathan’s studio and...
1970 – 1971 Porsche 911 S 2.2 Targa (LWB) Pictures & Gallery...
It was the first motorsport team-designed consumer grade car, first 911 with a staggered stance, and first factory-installed fixed wing. TheSmokingTire from YouTube discusses why the Porsche 2.7 RS is so successful and how it influenced future Porsche cars....
The Audiobahn E8: Porsche in the 90’s Welcome to The Audiobahn, the Stuttcars.com podcast focused on all things Porsche. In our first series, we’re exploring the history of venerable 911: its history, origins, achievements, and future. The Audiobahn E8: Porsche in the 90’s Read the Podcast Transcript B: Good afternoon and...
When Porsche introduced the 911 series, it was clear the new six-cylinder model needed to compete in motorsports. While Porsche focused on European events, privateer teams brought the 911 to the U.S. Despite winning the 1966 SCCA D Production National Championship at Riverside with a 911S, Porsche struggled to win...
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The 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight is a true legend in the world of sports cars, representing the pinnacle of automotive engineering from that era. This iconic vehicle, hailing from the renowned Stuttgart-based manufacturer, is celebrated for its exceptional blend of power, precision, and lightweight design, making it...
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 911T Coupe and Targa continued as the entry level 911 for 1972 and 1973. As with the higher-end E and S variants, Porsche upgraded the 911T to a new, larger 2.3 L engine, commonly known as the "2.4 L" engine. With the power and torque increase, the 2.4-liter cars also got the newer and stronger transmission. Non-US versions (ROW), were carbureted and featured the Type 911/57 engine, rated at 130 hp. US-spec 911T's had engine Type 911/51 and were rated at 140 hp.
In 1973, Porsche brought back the “Carrera” name, inspired by past victories in Mexico’s Carrera Panamericana, for its high-performance 911 Carrera RS (RennSport). Originally meant as a limited run of 500 for Group 4 racing homologation, demand surged, leading to 1,580 units and allowing entry into Group 3. The first...
In less than two weeks Monterey 2022 will start and one of the main attractions is a 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 which was previously owned by the late Hollywood actor Paul Walker from the “Fast and Furious” film franchise. Unlike other Hollywood actors who have very little knowledge...
Porsche Carrera RS 2.7 in the beautiful Brecon Beacons, Wales, UK The Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 was introduced to the public at the Paris Motor Show in October 1972. With the decade of the 1970s came a fresh, loud and colourful outlook on life and even sports cars were...
1969 Porsche 911 E Targa 2.0 (LWB) Pictures & Gallery ...
Common Problems with Air-Cooled Porsche 911s: What Every Buyer and Owner Should Know The F-Series, G-Series, 964 & 993 Few cars hold the iconic status of the air-cooled Porsche 911. From the first-generation F-Series (1964–1973) to the last air-cooled 993 (1994–1998), these classics represent more than just automotive excellence—they’re cultural...
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This 1971 Porsche 911 T Lightweight ‘Outlaw’ is a stunning classic sports car that has been tastefully ‘resto-modded’ with various performance, cosmetic, and weight-saving enhancements. Originally finished in white, it now boasts an elegant Stone Grey exterior and a Cognac leather-trimmed interior with perforated inserts on the dashboard and door...
The 911 Porsche feared no-one would buy! In this episode we bring you a rather special car, one of the original 500 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS! Iain looks back at the history of the 911 and how the Carrera RS came to be, an unexpected path that surprised even...
A Beautiful Outlaw 71 Porsche 911T Hotrod in Leaf Green – 3.4L from Mirage International – 270hp – fully rebuilt 901 with LSD – 2000lbs. Build quality looks nice and tight and perfect street car volume....
1968 Porsche 911 L Targa 2.0 (SWB) Technical Specifications Type Series Production Car Model Years 1968 Built At Germany Body Stylist Ferdinand Engine Flat-6 Position Rear, Longitudinal Aspiration Natural Valvetrain SOHC 2-Valves per Cyl Fuel Feed Solex 40PI Carburetors Displacement 1991 cc / 121.50 in³ Bore 80.01 mm / 3.15...
1972 – 1973 Porsche 911 E 2.4 Coupe (LWB) Pictures & Gallery ...
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Porsche Option Codes – Pre 1970 (356, 550, 904, 911, 912) Looking to decode your pre-1970 Porsche option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your pre-1970 Porsche service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for...
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...
Interview the owner of a 1971 Porsche 911 In this video we Interview the owner of a 1971 Porsche 911 owner. He talks about how he became interested in Porsches and about the car itself....
1967 – 1968 Porsche 911 Targa Pictures & Gallery...
Porsche 911 (F-Body) Production & Chassis Numbers (1964 – 1969) Year : Body : Model : Year VIN No Body Model Engine No Engine CC HP / RPM Production 1964 300001 300235 Coupe 911 901/01 1991 130 @ 6000 235 1965 300236 303390 Coupe 911 901/01 1991 130 @ 6000...
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...
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Real World Carrera RS Review The 2.7 Carrera RS debuted in October 1972 at the Paris Motor Show, and was the top first generation 911 and one of the best road cars of all time. It was the fastest production 911 and a solid race winner. Some feel it is...
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Debuting in 2010, the 911 GT2 RS (997) marked a milestone for Porsche as the first road-going 911 with over 600 horsepower. Its 3.6L twin-turbocharged flat-six generates 611 horsepower, paired with a GT3 RS chassis. The result is a car that feels both visceral and intimidating. A couple years later,...
The Air Cooled Classic 2.0L Flat Six You Need To Hear This 1969 911E is a great example of why the 911 made such an impact on the sports car market in the early days even with a small displacement air cooled flat six. In ’69 the E and S...
1968 Porsche 911 L Targa 2.0 (SWB) Pictures & Gallery ...
The Ultimate 911 In the early 1970s, Porsche found itself in need of a street car that would allow the fellows in Stuttgart to meet homologation rules for the Group 4 Special GT series. What resulted was the 1973 2.7 Carrera RS, a brawny brother to the 911. With its...
The first 912s were made in the spring of 1965, alongside the last of the 356s. Originally the 912 was only offered to the European market, thus early examples are particularly rare today. Porsche introduced the 912 to the U.S. market at the New York Auto Show in September of...
Evolution, not Revolution Since its debut in 1964, the Porsche 911 has epitomized engineering evolution. Conceived by Ferdinand “Butzi” Porsche, this iconic vehicle has undergone continuous refinement, while preserving its distinctive rear-engine layout and silhouette. Each stage represents a chapter in Porsche’s heritage, from air-cooled engines of the yesteryears to...
Revealed at the 1972 Paris Auto Salon, Porsche revived the Carrera name for its top-tier 1973 911 model, the Carrera RS (RennSport). Initially intended as a limited edition for Group 4 GT racing, requiring at least 500 units, the high demand led to an extended production run of 1,590 units,...
1967 – 1969 Porsche 911 S Targa 2.0 (SWB & LWB) Pictures & Gallery...
The ST legend The Porsche 1972 911 ST is legendary in automotive history and coveted for its exceptional performance. Under the hood was a potent air-cooled 2.5-liter flat-six engine, delivering over 200 horsepower. Its lightweight construction, reinforced suspension, and modified components made it a force to be reckoned with on...
The 911 S was introduced to increase the performance potential of the very successful 911. It had a more powerful engine along with a number of chassis enhancements that made it very desirable. The 1966 2.0 S was the first high performance 911 variant and it came just two years...
Introduced in 1966 to enhance the performance capabilities of the already successful 911, the 911 S boasted a more powerful engine and several chassis improvements, making it highly coveted. The 1966 2.0 S was the first high performance 911 variant and it came just two years after the first 911...
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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.
1968 Porsche 911 L Coupe 2.0 (SWB) Pictures & Gallery...
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What makes this 50-year old icon so special? The Carrera RS 2.7 was conceived as a 911-derived race car and was the first production street/race 911 widely offered to the public. The company’s philosophy was that Porsche’s (except for pure competition models) should be used for daily transportation. Porsche built...
1965 Porsche 901 chassis #57 After three years of restoration, the Porsche Museum will finally present one of the newest additions to its collection – and the oldest 911 that it holds – at the special exhibition “911 (901 No. 57) – A legend takes off” from 14 December 2017...
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...
Beautifully-Restored Carrera RS Lightweight Found on Issimi The Carrera 2.7 RS is the stuff of legends, well known as the ultimate road-going Porsche of the 1970s. Of all the 1,580 Carrera RS 2.7s, only 200 were made were ordered with this lightweight ‘Sports’ trim which made the car more responsive...
Porsche recently announced an update for the new 911 GT3 RS. As a tribute to the 911 Carrera RS 2.7, Porsche announced the Tribute to Carrera RS Package for the new 911 GT3 RS. Unfortunately, it will only be available for the U.S. market. Part of the Tribute to Carrera...
Porsche Option Codes – Porsche 911 (1972 Model Year) Looking to decode your 1972 Porsche 911 option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 1972 Porsche 911 service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for...
1968 Porsche 911 T/R Pictures & Gallery ...
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1969 Porsche 911 E Coupe 2.0 (LWB) Pictures & Gallery...
Porsche 911 & 912 Spare Parts Catalogs (1965 – 1973 Model Year) These official Porsche PET Diagrams and codes for the Porsche 911 (1965 – 1973) models. Free for you to download and view. Whether you are working on your own Porsche 911 and need the total parts guide or...
Having spent its early days as a test and development hack, this 911 Carrera RSR rose to the occasion when pressed into action in the final Targa Florio. 1973 was significant for a couple of reasons. The first is that on 3 April that year, the first mobile call was made by...
Porsche Option Codes – Porsche 911 (1973 Model Year) Looking to decode your 1973 Porsche 911 option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 1973 Porsche 911 service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for...
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)...
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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...
1970 – 1971 Porsche 911 S 2.2 Coupe (LWB) Pictures & Gallery...
This 1967 Porsche 911S coupe was transformed into a 911R-inspired racer in 1991 by Gary and Rod Emory of Parts Obsolete in Costa Mesa, California. It has since been actively participated in HMSA, CSRG, VARA, SOVREN, HSR, and HSR West events. The vehicle showcases 911R-style fiberglass panels and is painted...
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...
Revealed at the 1972 Paris Auto Show, the Carrera 2.7 RS was a special model used to homologate the 911 in Group 4 racing. Developed from the 911S, the 2.7 was more potent in almost every area. Compared to the standard Carrera, the 2.7 RS featured a larger engine, wider flares to accommodate the Fuchs alloy wheels, stiffened suspension, larger brakes and a ducktail rear spoiler. The Touring outsold the Lightweight, with a total of 1380 units built (the Lightweight had only 200 units).
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring Technical Specifications Built At Stuttgart, Germany Price $ $25,000 Engine 911/83 Flat-6 Position Rear, Longitudinal Aspiration Natural Block Material Aluminum Alloy Valvetrain SOHC Fuel Feed Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection. Displacement 2687 cc / 164.0 in³ Bore 90 mm / 3.54 in Stroke 70.4...
Will the lightweight terror from the 1970s inspire a new 911? Porsche rumors are almost as abundant as those surrounding Formula 1. One thing we can all count on; they just keep coming. Such is the case with the latest regarding Porsche’s possible announcement on June 8, 2023, of a...
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...
Original Recipe Among the air-cooled cognoscenti, the original 1973 Carrera RS 2.7 rightly resides in “das Beste vom Besten” 911 pantheon. Designed to meet homologation requirements for Group 4 racing, it blended lightweight construction, aerodynamic enhancements, and a potent 2.7-liter flat-six engine. The legendary Carrera RS was the creation of...
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight Pictures & Gallery...
1965 – 1969 Porsche 912 Pictures & Gallery...
1969 Porsche 911 T Owner Story The 911 T was the most stripped-down model in the range, and arguably the most pleasurable experience because of it. No excessive luxuries or functionality to take away from a pure driving experience....
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...
History In contrast to the American norm where the big three car makers would restyle their ranges every couple of years, the Porsche 911 remained essentially the same for most of its first decade. There were minor visual changes – chrome disappeared gradually, the wheelbase was lengthened by two inches...
1967 Porsche 911 R Pictures & Gallery...
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 Technical Specifications Built At Stuttgart, Germany Price $ $22,500 Engine Flat 6 Valve Train SOHC Displacement 2806 cc / 171.2 in³ Bore 92.0 mm / 3.62 in Stroke 70.4 mm / 2.77 in Compression 10.3:1 Power 300 bhp @ 8000 rpm Specific Output 99.79...
1965 – 1969 Porsche 912 Technical Specifications Base Price in U.S. Dollars 1965: (European Delivery Only) 1966: $4,700.00 1967: $4,790.00 Coupe / $5,140.00 Targa 1968: $4,950.00 Coupe / $5,350.00 Targa 1969: $5,235.00 Coupe / $5,615.00 Targa Performance Power / Weight Ratio (w/ Driver) 22.2 lbs. / HP SAE Speed 0-60...
1970 – 1971 Porsche 911 T 2.2 Coupe (LWB) Pictures & Gallery...
The Porsche 911E continued as the midrange 911 model for 1972 and 1973, fitting between the contemporaneous 2.4L 911T and the 2.4L 911S. As with the T and S variants, Porsche would upgrade the 911E to a new, larger 2,341 cc (2.3 L) engine, commonly known as the "2.4 L" engines. The 911E version, designated 911/52 was rated at 165 hp (it was designated 911/62 with Sportomatic). With the power and torque increase, the 2.4-liter cars also got the newer and stronger transmission.
FIA regulation changes after the 1972 season ended the Porsche 917’s dominance in World Sportscar Championship racing, prompting Porsche to focus on the 2.4L 911S as the foundation for their racing efforts. It evolved into the Carrera 2.7 RS, where “RS” stood for Renn Sport, meaning motorsport. Engineers reduced weight...
To homologate the 1968 911 for competition purposes, Porsche began with the Spartan 911 T which were a full 54 kg (118 pounds) lighter than their 'S' siblings. Porsche offered clients the opportunity to buy a 911 T outfitted with competition equipment directly from the factory, and the resulting cars have become known as the 911 T/R. They were built in low quantities to a range of specifications depending on their intended competition purposes.
1968 Porsche 911 L Coupe 2.0 (SWB) Technical Specifications Type Series Production Car Model Years 1968 Built At Germany Body Stylist Ferdinand Engine Flat-6 Position Rear, Longitudinal Aspiration Natural Valvetrain SOHC 2-Valves per Cyl Fuel Feed Solex 40PI Carburetors Displacement 1991 cc / 121.50 in³ Bore 80.01 mm / 3.15...
This 1970 Porsche 911 S, originally used in SCCA/Team Continental autocross and track events, was upgraded to RSR specifications by Porsche expert and original R-Gruppe member Gordon Ledbetter. The car was refinished in Signal Yellow and over the past 30 years, Ledbetter and his wife have raced it in PCA,...
The Audiobahn E6: The Porsche 911 Turbo & The 935 Welcome to The Audiobahn, the Stuttcars.com podcast focused on all things Porsche. In our first series, we’re exploring the history of venerable 911: its history, origins, achievements, and future. The Audiobahn E6: The Porsche 911 Turbo & The 935. Read the...
This 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight is a rare and highly sought-after model, with only 200 units produced in the M471 Lightweight configuration. This particular example, set to be auctioned by Mecum Auctions in Glendale, California, on March 22nd, has an odometer reading of just 15,930 kilometers (9,874...
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Revealed at the 1972 Paris Auto Show, the Carrera 2.7 RS was a special model used to homologate the 911 in Group 4 racing. Developed from the 911S, the 2.7 was more potent in almost every area. Compared to the standard Carrera, the car featured a 2.7-litre, fuel-injected, air-cooled, six-cylinder...
