The 911 Carrera RS 2.7 stands as a testament to Porsche’s dual-use sports car concept. Born out of necessity for homologation, the RS series paved the way for Porsche’s dominance in Group 5 racing. With stringent FIA regulations demanding 500 street-legal units, Porsche created two variants: the racing-centric Lightweight and...
The 964 Carrera RS 3.8 was produced as a base for homologation for the venerable 3.8 RSR. It was unveiled in 1993 and produced in a very small series by Porsche’s Racing Department in Weissach-Flacht, and was an extreme evolution of the 964 Carrera RS that was released two years prior. It featured the wide-body look of the Type 964 Turbo, a massive rear spoiler, and three-piece “Speedline for Porsche” wheels with 235/40 and 285/35 tires, making it distinctively more aggressive in appearance than the fairly restrained styling of the Carrera RS of 1992 and capable of providing significantly more mechanical grip.
I have always been a big fan of Ben Barry and his reviews, so it was nice to stumble upon this beauty of the review. Get onboard as Ben drives Porsche’s own 993 Carrera RS Clubsport on test routes close to Stuttgart, Germany....
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...
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....
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.
1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0 Pictures & Gallery...
Driving A Legend Patrick Dempsey and Jay Leno take a joy ride in a 1973 Porsche Carrera RS 2.7. With only 1500 of these produced in 1973, this car is a rare gem!...
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...
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...
Porsche 911 Carrera RS Sport Lightweight ‘AUI 1500’ as it is today The Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 broke cover in October 1972, being revealed to the public for the first time at the Paris Motor Show. Porsche’s marketing department considered it a big risk for such a small company...
Coffee run in a very special 964 RS that just so happens to be chassis number 1 ...
Porsche 993 Carrera RS ‘RSR 9’ parked in the pit lane at the 10th RS Track Day Oulton Park, March 2010 If any two letters have encapsulated Porsche’s sporting prowess over the years, it is these – RS. It is now forty-seven years since the introduction of Porsche’s first RS,...
Ferrari F355 vs Porsche 911 Carrera 993 RS 3.8 Drag Race From a Japanese car show in the 1990s, an epic drag race....
Vu Nguyen and Bob Miller goes into detail about the 993-generation 911 Carrera RS and Carrera RS Clubsport....
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Sackey & Co. is proud to offer a stunning example of a 1993 Porsche 911 RS America finished in factory Guards Red over the RS America-specific black cloth interior. The original 1973 Carrera RS was available in Europe but not in the USA. Porsche decided to build the 1993 Carrera...
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...
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...
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...
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Few Porsches command as much respect as the 964-generation Carrera RS 3.8, an ultra-rare variant that embodies Porsche’s motorsport DNA. Currently available through RM Sotheby’s, this example is one of only 55 ever built, making it one of the most exclusive air-cooled 911s. The 964 generation marked a pivotal evolution...
Gooding & Company to auction a 1995 Porsche 993 Carrera RS 3.8 Clubsport Introduced in 1995, the 993 Carrera RS was conceived as a homologation special to qualify the 993 RSR 3.8 for competition use, and Porsche applied similar tuning and weight-saving measures to render a more track-focused model. Shedding...
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,...
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....
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...
Background & Tech In the late 1960s, as California’s new anti-smog legislation became operative, it was apparent that highly tuned cars like the Porsche 911 would be affected. Breathing through carburettors and running on premium fuel, the 911 was soon in difficulty with traffic authorities. The S was even withdrawn...
The 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 is widely considered one of the finest air-cooled Porsches ever produced. It is an engineering marvel and one of the greatest all-around sports cars in automotive history. Its place in high-end collections is well-earned, and it’s no surprise why. On January 18, a...
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...
911 LoveRS: by Jürgen Lewandowski and Bart Lenaerts – © Virtual Motorpix/Glen Smale If the title, 911 LoveRS, leaves you with a slight question mark in your mind, turn the pages, and you will quickly get a feel for what the book is all about. 911 LoveRS by Jürgen Lewandowski...
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...
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight Pictures & Gallery...
The Carrera RS Clubsport, a track-oriented variant of the Carrera RS, prioritized performance over road comfort. Featuring a fully welded roll cage and seam-welded shell, the Clubsport boasted a 40% increase in body stiffness compared to the standard Carrera RS. Its adjustable suspension strut brace, lower front suspension, and upgraded...
The 964 Carrera RS was introduced by Porsche for model year 1992 specifically for the European market as a lightweight, high performance version of the 964 Carrera 2. It featured a revised version of the standard 3.6 liter engine, titled M64/03 internally, with an increased power output of 260 bhp...
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If you’re like me, there’s something about the air-cooled 911 that holds your attention and keeps you coming back for more. Sort of like your mom’s comfort food when you were young, or the way that favorite pair of faded jeans feel. It’s called nostalgia, and we’re all susceptible to...
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...
Words by Glen Smale. Images by Glen Smale & Corporate Archives Porsche AG With the introduction of the Porsche 911 in 1963, there was no high-performance model included in the line-up. It took almost a decade for that to happen, when the 911 Carrera RS was introduced at the Paris...
Porsche 911 Carrera RS Is the Forbidden 993 The Porsche 911 Carrera RS is the forbidden 993. It’s the lightweight, race-focused 993 that was never sold in North America — and yet, today I’m reviewing the 993 Carrera RS here in the United States, and I’m going to show you...
Nordschleife Hot Lap In A Porsche 964 RS vs. 992 Carrera S Porsche 911 Carrera RS (964), Porsche 911 Carrera S (992); Driver: sport auto’s Test Driver Christian Gebhardt; Track: Nordschleife; Lap times: 7.30, 41 min (992), 8.23,12 min (964); Tyres: Pirelli P Zero NA1 (992), Pirelli P Zero Trofeo...
The 993 Carrera RS is a lightweight, stiffer version of the naturally-aspirated 993 Carrera meant for ultimate street performance. At its heart was the 3.8-liter normally aspirated Type M64/20 engine producing 300 bhp at 6,500 rpm along with 262 foot-pounds of torque at 5,400 rpm. Looking to save as much weight as possible, every non-essential item from the car was removed. The Carrera RS tipped the scales at a 1,280 kg. About 1,000 Carrera RS were built, making it one of the rarest and most collectable 993-generation 911's produced. In addition to the Base Trim it was also available as the race-ready, street legal, RS Clubsport (option M003).
This rare Porsche 911 Type 964 variant, the Carrera RS 3.8 which is currently offered for sale on Bring A Trailer, was produced in very limited numbers, with only 55 units built towards the end of the 964’s production. Based on the Carrera Cup race car, the RS 3.8 featured...
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....
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...
In 1993, Porsche introduced the Type 993, widely considered the most stunning 911 ever made. The lineup remained familiar, including two- and four-wheel drive variants, the iconic Turbo, and the Cabriolet convertible, all powered by an updated 3.6-liter flat-six engine. In early 1995, Porsche expanded the range with the Carrera...
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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...
Rituals of Rennsport The power of Porsche is rarely measured on a dyno, but you can always tell when it’s taken hold of someone. Eli Kogan is certainly no stranger to the marque from Stuttgart, and today we’re joining him for a spirited run through the gears in the type...
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....
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...
Autosport Designs takes the Porsche 911/964 RS N/GT Clubsport for a test drive. One of only 290 examples produced and one of only 38 that were given a factory Ruby Stone Red finish....
This week Jason takes a trip down to Ashgood Classic and Sports Cars to test drive an iconic Porsche, the 993 RS Clubsport. This lightweight road racer is just the type of car we love....
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,...
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).
In the world of classic and exotic cars, experience always shines brighter than chrome. Putnam Leasing CEO Steve Posner has been in the leasing business since 1977 and has not just survived a fiercely competitive industry but has risen to the top. Focusing primarily on collectibles and exotics, it was...
The 993 generation gave us some great Porsches. You had the 993 Turbo which was a straight line weapon and executive torque monster. Then there was the 993 GT2, a real beast of a car (in a good way) that should have come with warning stickers taped all over it....
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...
Launched just before Christmas, the latest Porsche offering from the publishing house, 964 Carrera RS by Mäder Morse Field Recordings GmbH, is now available. Author Christoph Mäder is no stranger to publications covering the Porsche marque and already has a string of highly impressive titles to his name. 964 Carrera...
The original 1973 Carrera RS was available in Europe but not in the USA. Porsche decided to build the 1993 Carrera RS both to European spec and a limited number in compliance with US regulations. These US spec cars were assigned the name “RS America”. The intent was to create a basic lightweight, no frills 911 with minimal luxury options. The standard US Carrera 2 brakes, engine and gearbox were used. The RS weighed 2,945 pounds so it was almost 80 pounds lighter than a standard Carrera 2.
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...
One of only 200 units produced, this 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight is a cornerstone of Porsche’s motorsport legacy. Offered at RM Sotheby’s Paris auction on February 4, 2025, it carries an estimated value of $950,000 to $1,250,000. Built to homologate the 911 for international GT racing, the...
The 964 Carrera RS (Standard) was introduced by Porsche for model year 1992 specifically for the European market as a lightweight, high performance version of the 964 Carrera 2. It featured a revised version of the standard 3.6 liter engine, titled M64/03 internally, with an increased power output of 260 bhp (194 kW; 264 PS). The RS does not look much different from the other 911 models of the period but its weight is reduced and power increased. True to its racing spirit, the Carrera RS featured bucket seats and thinner materials, but lacked power windows, air conditioning, air bags, and other creature comforts.
This exceptionally rare 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight, chassis 9113600446, is one of only 200 M471 Lightweight examples ever produced—and just one of 17 built in right-hand drive. Finished in its original Grand Prix White with blue accents, this RS was factory-equipped with a limited-slip differential and heated...
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...
The 993 Carrera RS Clubsport, 213 of which were built to meet the FIA GT2 homologation requirements, is a race-ready, although street legal variant of the 993 Carrera RS, not to be confused with the track only 993 Carrera Cup RSR. Emphasizing its competition credentials, the 993 Carrera RS Clubsport came with a welded-in roll cage as standard, considerably increasing its rigidity, racing bucket seats, six-point safety harnesses, battery isolator switch, fire extinguisher, and a huge fixed rear wing, the latter also available on the 'base model' Carrera RS.
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...
Vintage Porsche 911s have garnered immense popularity in the restoration world, giving rise to businesses entirely dedicated to their reconstruction. Among these, Workshop 5001, a modest establishment located in Los Angeles, specializes in crafting a reimagined early 911 that seamlessly combines driving excellence with visual appeal. Henry Catchpole from Hagerty...
Porsche 964 Carrera RS 3.6-litre (1992), January 2017 Porsche’s popular 911 model range has evolved hugely over the years, but a few iconic models stand out head and shoulders above the rest. In 1973, the Carrera RS 2.7 lifted the bar in the sports car market, but a decade and...
In the early 1990s, Porsche sought to showcase its 964 Carrera lineup on the international racing scene. To that end, it produced limited competition-ready versions of both rear- and all-wheel-drive models. Just 22 lightweight C4 coupes were made, while the Carrera 2 platform underpinned the successful Carrera Cup and the...
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In homage to the 1973 911 Carrera RS, Porsche used the same formula to produce a lightweight version of the Carrera 2 from the race-ready Cup car known simply as the Carrera RS. The Porsche Carrera RS, or 964 RS as it is more widely known started shipping in November...
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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 engine with...





































































































