Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7

 

The Carrera RS 2.7 was the earliest performance-focused Porsche 911. It was added to the original Porsche 911 lineup as the range-topping version in 1972 for the 1973 model year. Powering the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 is a 2.7-liter flat-six producing 210 horsepower and 188 lb-ft of torque paired to a five-speed manual gearbox. It launches from zero to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds and can reach a top speed of around 150 mph. Other notable features that the Carrera RS 2.7 has over lesser original Porsche 911 models include a ducktail spoiler, flared wheel arches, a "chin spoiler" under the front bumper, lightweight materials, and a stripped interior. The RS 2.7 also has a contrasting "Carrera" script running across the bottom of the door panels.

A total of 1,580 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7s were built, spanning across four different versions: the RSH (Homologation), RS Lightweight, RS Touring, and RSR. The RSH and RSR are serious race cars, while most original Carrera RS 2.7s were either Lightweight or Touring versions. The Touring is more livable and contains more creature comforts than the Lightweight. Depending on the specific version, most Carrera RS 2.7s easily fetch well into the six-figure range on the used market or at auction. The Carrera RS 2.7 also served as the primary inspiration for the limited-edition modern 911 Sport Classic models that came several decades later, especially the latest 992-generation 911 Sport Classic. Besides this example, which I saw at a Cars & Coffee meet in early April, I may have only seen one or two other Carrera RS 2.7s in person previously. It blended in well with the other cars on display there since it contained mostly Porsches, but after noticing its distinctive qualities, I knew it was truly special and one of the most notable and significant Porsche vehicles in history. Overall, the Carrera RS 2.7 is one of the coolest and most impressive classic Porsche 911 models ever made.

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