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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....
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...
Porsche 911s, particularly the iconic 964 generation, are revered for their timeless design, intoxicating engine note, and unparalleled driving experience. But what happens when you strip away these fundamental elements and replace them with electric power? Enter the Everrati Evergreen, a reimagined Porsche 911 Type 964 has gone through a...
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,...
RM Sotheby’s is thrilled to offer this rare and stunning 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring. Finished in its original Black with a Leatherette and Corduroy interior, this highly sought-after car will be auctioned on November 2, with an estimated value of $650,000 to $800,000 The Carrera RS debuted...
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...
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...
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....
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)...
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...
Of all the 1580 Carrera RS 2.7s, only 200 were made were ordered with this lightweight ‘Sports’ trim which made the car more responsive and purposeful. In many ways these few cars were the ultimate road-going Porsche of the 1970s. Known as the Sports, Lightweight or even the M471 option code, these cars had improved the power-to-weight ratio. Reports of 75kg were stripped from the standard model by fitting lightweight body panels and lightweight glass.
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).