Porsche 911 Carrera RS

European Collectibles has recently removed the complete driveline to do a complete concours undercarriage detail to factory specification. All the suspension and the brake components have been CAD plated, powder-coated, and/or painted. The original Fuch alloy wheels have been refinished in the correct RS finish with new PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36 N4 185/70 VR15 on the front and 215/60 VR15 on the rear. The factory sport seats have also been reupholstered in black leatherette with corduroy inserts.

The paintwork is in remarkable condition and has excellent gaps throughout with pristine chrome, glass, and exterior trim. Factory sport seats, VDO instrumentation, dash, knee guard, carpets, and headliner show extremely well with very little wear. Mechanically, the matching 2.7L Flat-Six engine runs perfectly with its manual 5-speed 915 gearbox, which shifts effortlessly through all gears.

This RS is accompanied by books, tools, and service records and its matching-number engine per its Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. This desirable second-series RS 2.7 Touring would make a fantastic addition to any collection, as an exceptionally versatile and rewarding sports car. It promises both visceral performance and acclaim at marque gatherings, in addition to being one of the most revered and imitated Porsches ever built.

History
The Carrera RS 2.7 of 1973 was conceived as a pure homologation special, as Porsche needed to build 500 road-going examples to qualify its new RSR for Group 4 GT racing. The RS was a substantially modified variant of the already potent 2.4-liter 911 S. By increasing displacement, introducing various weight-saving measures, stiffening the suspension, and fitting aerodynamic support, Porsche created an unrivaled sports car. In total, only 1,580 examples of the RS 2.7 were built.

The Carrera RS 2.7 was upgraded in almost every way compared to the 911 2.4 S on which it was based, featuring an enlarged 2.7-liter engine with Bosch mechanical fuel injection developing 210 bhp, a revised and stiffened suspension, larger brakes, rear fender flares to accommodate wider wheels, and an unmistakable “ducktail” spoiler to aid high-speed handling. Made available in M471 “Lightweight” and M472 “Touring” trim, the Touring model was more luxuriously equipped and practical for road use, while the lightweight model was better suited for track use.