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Revealed at the 1972 Paris Auto Show, the Carrera 2.7 RS was a special model used to homologate modified versions of the 911 in Group 4 racing. Developed from the 911S, the 2.7 was more potent in almost every area.

One major improvement was the 2.7's reduced weight, it used thinner gauge steel on most panels, thinner glass, fiberglass bumpers and fiberglass engine cover. The body was also widened to accommodate larger Fuchs wheels and the deck lid sported a new signature ducktail rear wing.

With the use of a Nikasil coating on the cylinder walls, the 2.4S unit could be bored out to a capacity of 2687 cc, but the standard valve train was retained. At the time, this became the largest engine available on a Porsche and was good for 210bhp at 6300rpm. And with a taller 4th and 5th gear, the top speed was increased to 152mph.

Initial production for the 2.7 was only 500 cars and it sold out almost immediately. Three versions were available, including a lightweight Sports trim, Race Trim or more opulent Touring trim for the road. The lightweight version was 100 lbs lighter with the absence of underseal, electric windows, basic door panels and other small amenities.

With an excellent gear change, ample power, precise brakes, responsive handling and versatility both on an off track, the 2.7 RS was the Porsche to have. As one of the best sport cars of the seventies, every serious Porsche collection needs a 2.7.

Chassis & Sales

1972 Porsche 911 2.7 RS Prototype - sold for $480,000 Nine pre-production prototype cars were built in 1972, of which this is the second. It was completed in April, a good six months prior to the start of production, confirmed by factory correspondence with later owners. It appears in early promotional materials, readily identifiable from its Signal Yellow color and lack of a rear wing, a hallmark of the production units. The car remained with Porsche until RS production ceased. Austrian registra... more
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1973 Porsche 911 RS Touring Chassis no. 9113600463 - sold for $232,500 This car was acquired by the present owner from local Carmel based marque Specialist David Mohlmann in 2006. Mr. Mohlmann recently confirmed that he had acquired the car himself from the car’s second owner in Brazil approximately seven years ago. He understood that former owner had owned the car for 20 years and that this owner and his son, who were Sao Paolo high end multi marque restoration experts and had been responsible for the comprehens... more
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1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Sport 2.7 - sold for €147,425 Going on the chassis and engine numbers, we have here a Carrera RS Sport in impeccable working order, with pale yellow livery and black interior, in fine overall condition. But please note: this Porsche-lover's dream accelerates faster than a Miura P400 S, and needs some getting to know. Given its performances and agility, that can be excused
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1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS (Factory Remanufactured Special) - sold for $440,000 Remanufactured to as-new condition in 1996 by the Porsche factory's Exclusive Department (Werk 1) in Zuffenhausen, Stuttgart. Believed to be only car Factory-built to lightweight 2.8-liter specification, with galvanized structure. Showing just around 32,000 kilometers (approximately 19,000 miles) from new, the Carrera RS is an absolute show stopper today that has only seen limited show mileage since being remanufactured. This unique and remark... more
Gallery: RM Auctions' 2010 Sports & Classics of Monterey

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