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1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0<\/h1>\n

In 1974 the roadworthy motorsport 911 series continued its run. With a bore\/stroke ratio of 95 x 70.4 mm the car had a displacement of 2,993. With its systematic lightweight construction the RS 3.0 only weighed in at 900 kg.<\/p>\n

This low weight was achieved by using thin-gauge sheet parts and an emaciated equipment level. The braking system on the 911 provided steadfast deceleration even under the highest stresses. — Porsche<\/p>\n

\"1974<\/a> \"1974<\/a><\/p>\n

In Detail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
submitted by<\/td>\nRichard Owen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
engine<\/td>\nAir-Cooled Flat-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
displacement<\/td>\n2993 cc \/ 182.6 in\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bore<\/td>\n90.5 mm \/ 3.56 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
stroke<\/td>\n70.4 mm \/ 2.77 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
compression<\/td>\n9.8:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
power<\/td>\n171.5 kw \/ 230.0 bhp @ 6200 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
specific output<\/td>\n76.85 bhp per litre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bhp\/weight<\/td>\nbhp per tonne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
driven wheels<\/td>\nRear Engine \/ RWD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
f brake size<\/td>\nmm \/ in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
r brake size<\/td>\nmm \/ in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
length<\/td>\n4235 mm \/ 166.7 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
gear ratios<\/td>\n:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
top speed<\/td>\n~245 kph \/ 152.2 mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Auction Sales History<\/h4>\n

\"1974<\/a>
\n1975 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 RS 006 0001<\/a> – sold for $605,000<\/b> An Exceptionally Successful and Historic Carrera 3.0 RS. Outstanding Racing Record with Top 10 Finishes at Le Mans and the Tour de France Automobile. Provenance Documented by Porsche Historian John Starkey. Recent Mechanical Attention and Preparation by Heritage Motorsport.\u00a0Auction Source: <\/b>The 2015 Amelia Island Auction by Gooding & Company<\/a><\/p>\n

\"1974<\/a><\/p>\n

1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 RS 9114609026<\/a> – sold for $1,001,000<\/b> Widely Regarded as the Ultimate Dual-Purpose 911. One of Only 56 Examples Built. Extensive Period Competition History. Presented in Defnitive White and Gold Livery. Eligible for the Finest Historic Races and Rallies.\u00a0Auction Source: <\/b>2014 Pebble Beach Auctions by Gooding & Company<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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