By the end of 1972, Porsche was left without many options. Regulations changes had made continuing in the World Sports Championship all but impossible. However, the closed door in the prototype ranks would lead to the company walking through the GT door and becoming a veritable tenet within the ranks. The car that would truly compose the edict would be the 911 Carrera RS 2.7.
The move to GT racing would be fraught with challenges. Not only would there be the challenges of preparing a car for the class, but, there would also be the challenges posed by the competition. Porsche had many titanic battles with Ferrari in the prototype ranks. However, when the company really began to investigate the GT ranks it would quickly find the main competition would come from a familiar foe. Ferrari was already rather well established in the GT ranks with its 365 GTB Daytona. The fact Ferrari was already well-established in GT racing wouldn't be as much a concern as the fact that its Daytona boasted an engine with nearly twice the displacement as the largest 911 engine at the time. Unfortunately for Porsche, the cost and time it would take to develop a new car for the class would not entirely be plausible. So, the company would have to turn to its 911 and get a little drastic.
Porsche engineers started to look for every possible way in which it could gain an advantage. They would take and use the 911 S as its basis. They would then take the 2.4-liter engine used in the model and would increase its size to 2.7-liters. Just this effort alone would provide an extra 20 bhp bringing the total up to 210 bhp. Still, this would not be enough to really challenge the Daytona.
Other measures would be implemented in order to enable the 911 to take the fight to the Ferrari. This would include installing larger rear wheels, larger brakes, a rear spoiler on the car and drastically reducing weight. Shedding all possible extra pounds meant the interior of the car would be stripped of anything deemed unnecessary. This shedding of pounds also meant fiberglass and thin gauge steel would be used for the car's various body panels. Weighing in at a little more than 2400 pounds, the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 would be able to reach a top speed of 150 mph and would be able to accelerate from zero to 60 in under 6 seconds!
Production of the new RS 2.7 would begin in early 1972 and enough examples would be produced to enable the car to take part in the 1973 GT Championship. Therefore, with the RS 2.7 the legend of the Porsche 911 would be firmly established within the GT ranks.
In total, just 1,580 examples of the Carrera RS 2.7 would ever be produced. One of them, 9113601317 would roll out of the factory in May of 1973. When it left the factory for German delivery the car would be finished in Light Yellow with green Carrera script.
In the late 1980s, or early 1990s, the car would be shipped to the United States and purchased in 1991 by Phil Bagley of Klub Sport Racing. Throughout its lifetime in the United States the Carrera RS 2.7 has passed between many notable Porsche enthusiasts, including Dan Rosenthal, Frank Enea and Kim Watkins. The current owner is also quite the Porsche enthusiast and a vintage racer.
To be presented for auction at the RM Auctions event in Amelia Island in March of 2013, the Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 comes with its original livery. Many components have undergone rebuilding and refurbishment. And, in November of 2011 Porsche of Monterey performed a PPI inspection and found the engine to be in proper tolerances. Still sporting correct 7 and 8 inch Fuchs wheels, Touring trim and NOS Bosch H-4 lamps the Carrera comes with matching engine and transmission numbers and is eligible for concours and driving events.
Being offered with a Certificate of Authenticity, a tool kit, and other original elements, this iconic 1970s Porsche sports car is certain to be a proud addition to any collection and a must have for even more Porsche aficionados. Estimates prior to auction have the Carrera RS 2.7 selling for between $450,000 and $550,000.
Sources:
'Lot No. 36: 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7', (http://www.goodingco.com/car/1973-porsche-911-27-carrera-rs). Gooding and Company. http://www.goodingco.com/car/1973-porsche-911-27-carrera-rs. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
'Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7', (http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/648/Porsche-911-Carrera-RS-2.7.html). Ultimatecarpage.com: Powered by Knowledge, Driven by Passion. http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/648/Porsche-911-Carrera-RS-2.7.html. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
'1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring', (http://www.supercars.net/cars/1539.html). Supercars.net. http://www.supercars.net/cars/1539.html. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
By Jeremy McMullen
The move to GT racing would be fraught with challenges. Not only would there be the challenges of preparing a car for the class, but, there would also be the challenges posed by the competition. Porsche had many titanic battles with Ferrari in the prototype ranks. However, when the company really began to investigate the GT ranks it would quickly find the main competition would come from a familiar foe. Ferrari was already rather well established in the GT ranks with its 365 GTB Daytona. The fact Ferrari was already well-established in GT racing wouldn't be as much a concern as the fact that its Daytona boasted an engine with nearly twice the displacement as the largest 911 engine at the time. Unfortunately for Porsche, the cost and time it would take to develop a new car for the class would not entirely be plausible. So, the company would have to turn to its 911 and get a little drastic.
Porsche engineers started to look for every possible way in which it could gain an advantage. They would take and use the 911 S as its basis. They would then take the 2.4-liter engine used in the model and would increase its size to 2.7-liters. Just this effort alone would provide an extra 20 bhp bringing the total up to 210 bhp. Still, this would not be enough to really challenge the Daytona.
Other measures would be implemented in order to enable the 911 to take the fight to the Ferrari. This would include installing larger rear wheels, larger brakes, a rear spoiler on the car and drastically reducing weight. Shedding all possible extra pounds meant the interior of the car would be stripped of anything deemed unnecessary. This shedding of pounds also meant fiberglass and thin gauge steel would be used for the car's various body panels. Weighing in at a little more than 2400 pounds, the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 would be able to reach a top speed of 150 mph and would be able to accelerate from zero to 60 in under 6 seconds!
Production of the new RS 2.7 would begin in early 1972 and enough examples would be produced to enable the car to take part in the 1973 GT Championship. Therefore, with the RS 2.7 the legend of the Porsche 911 would be firmly established within the GT ranks.
In total, just 1,580 examples of the Carrera RS 2.7 would ever be produced. One of them, 9113601317 would roll out of the factory in May of 1973. When it left the factory for German delivery the car would be finished in Light Yellow with green Carrera script.
In the late 1980s, or early 1990s, the car would be shipped to the United States and purchased in 1991 by Phil Bagley of Klub Sport Racing. Throughout its lifetime in the United States the Carrera RS 2.7 has passed between many notable Porsche enthusiasts, including Dan Rosenthal, Frank Enea and Kim Watkins. The current owner is also quite the Porsche enthusiast and a vintage racer.
To be presented for auction at the RM Auctions event in Amelia Island in March of 2013, the Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 comes with its original livery. Many components have undergone rebuilding and refurbishment. And, in November of 2011 Porsche of Monterey performed a PPI inspection and found the engine to be in proper tolerances. Still sporting correct 7 and 8 inch Fuchs wheels, Touring trim and NOS Bosch H-4 lamps the Carrera comes with matching engine and transmission numbers and is eligible for concours and driving events.
Being offered with a Certificate of Authenticity, a tool kit, and other original elements, this iconic 1970s Porsche sports car is certain to be a proud addition to any collection and a must have for even more Porsche aficionados. Estimates prior to auction have the Carrera RS 2.7 selling for between $450,000 and $550,000.
Sources:
'Lot No. 36: 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7', (http://www.goodingco.com/car/1973-porsche-911-27-carrera-rs). Gooding and Company. http://www.goodingco.com/car/1973-porsche-911-27-carrera-rs. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
'Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7', (http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/648/Porsche-911-Carrera-RS-2.7.html). Ultimatecarpage.com: Powered by Knowledge, Driven by Passion. http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/648/Porsche-911-Carrera-RS-2.7.html. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
'1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring', (http://www.supercars.net/cars/1539.html). Supercars.net. http://www.supercars.net/cars/1539.html. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
By Jeremy McMullen
2017 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $650,000-USD $750,000
Lot was not sold
2013 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $450,000-USD $550,000
Sale Price :
USD $550,000
1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Porsche 911 RS Carrera
(Data based on Model Year 1973 sales)
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring Chassis#: 9113600172 Sold for USD$421,250 2023 RM Sothebys : The Carrera Collection | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring Chassis#: 9113601062 Sold for USD$483,125 2023 RM Sothebys : The Carrera Collection | |
1973 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA RS 2.7 TOURING Chassis#: 9113600491 Sold for USD$709,000 2023 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring Chassis#: 9113601446 Sold for USD$477,500 2023 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring Chassis#: 9113600388 Sold for USD$303,571 2022 RM Sothebys : London | |
1973 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA RS 2.7 LIGHTWEIGHT Chassis#: 9113600476 Sold for USD$2,425,000 2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | ![]() ![]() |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Chassis#: 9113600901 Sold for USD$1,072,500 2022 Mecum : Monterey | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight Chassis#: 9113601399 Sold for USD$1,340,568 2022 RM Sothebys : Monaco Grimaldi Forum | |
1973 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA RS 2.7 LIGHTWEIGHT Chassis#: 9113600196 Sold for USD$973,000 2022 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring Chassis#: 9113600983 Sold for USD$472,229 2021 RM Sothebys : St. Moritz, Switzerland | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7L RS Touring Chassis#: 9113600377 Sold for USD$571,294 2021 Artcurial : Monaco | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Sold for USD$495,000 2021 Mecum : Glendale | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring Chassis#: 9113600460 Sold for USD$485,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1973 Porsche 911 2.7 RS Touring Chassis#: 9113601036 Sold for USD$415,017 2020 Silverstone Auctions : The NEC Classic Live Online Auction | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring Chassis#: 9113600293 Sold for USD$412,000 2019 RM Sothebys : The Taj Ma Garaj Collection | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring Chassis#: 9113601463 Sold for USD$663,885 2019 The Saragga Collection | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring Chassis#: 9113601564 Sold for USD$535,051 2019 RM Sothebys : Villa Erba | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring Chassis#: 9113601231 Sold for USD$581,753 2019 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring Chassis#: 9113601048 Sold for USD$467,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight Chassis#: 9113601580 Sold for USD$1,022,500 2018 RM Sothebys : The Porsche 70TH Anniversary Auction |
Porsche 911 RS Carreras That Failed To Sell At Auction
1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight | 911.360.1403 | 2023 Bonhams : Audrain Concours Auction | $450,000 | $500,000 | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS Touring Coupé | 9113600471 | 2023 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $650,000 | $750,000 | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 M471 Lightweight Safari Rallye | 9113600285 | 2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center | $2,500,000 | $3,000,000 | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 | 9113600918 | 2021 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | $700,000 | $900,000 | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight | 9113601193 | 2021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction | $900,000 | $1,100,000 | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS Touring (M472) RHD | 9113600746 | 2021 Silverstone Auctions : The Classic Sale at Silverstone | |||
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS Touring | 9113601157 | 2020 Artcurial Motorcars : Monaco | $560,000 | $620,000 | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS Lightweight | 9113600555 | 2020 Artcurial : Retromobile | $800,000 | $1,000,000 | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7-Litre Touring coupé | 9113600214 | 2020 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | $550,000 | $650,000 | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 | 9113600595 | 2020 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona | $600,000 | $700,000 | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7-Litre Lightweight Coupé | 9113601097 | 2019 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale | $750,000 | $850,000 | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring | 9113600856 | 2019 RM Sothebys : Abu Dhabi | $750,000 | $850,000 | |
1973 Porsche 911 2.7 RS | 2019 Silverstone Riyadh Car Show | ||||
1973 Porsche 911 CARRERA RS 2.7 | 9113601446 | 2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction | $450,000 | $550,000 | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring | 9113601526 | 2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $600,000 | $725,000 | |
1973 Porsche 911 RS Lightweight | 9113601014 | 2019 Mecum : Monterey | $200,000 | ||
1973 PORSCHE 911 2.7 RS | 9113600343 | 2019 Coys Schloss Dyck | $500,000 | $530,000 | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring | 9113601296 | 2019 RM Sothebys : Essen | $450,000 | $550,000 | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight | 9113600196 | 2019 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island | $1,000,000 | $1,200,000 | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring | 9113601510 | 2019 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island | $600,000 | $800,000 | |
1973 PORSCHE 911 2.7 RS TOURING | 9113600936 | 2019 Coy's London Classic | |||
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 | 9113601274 | 2019 Silverstone Autosport International | |||
1973 Porsche 911 RS Lightweight | 9113601014 | 2018 Mecum : Monterey | $1,000,000 | $1,300,000 | $1,500,000 |
1973 Porsche 911 2.7 RS | 9113600343 | 2018 Coys : Schloss Dyck | $500,000 | $600,000 | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7L RS | 9113600902 | 2018 Artcurial : LeMans Classic | $300,000 | $400,000 | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7L RS Lightweight | 9113600994 | 2018 Artcurial : LeMans Classic | $1,000,000 | $1,200,000 | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7L RS | 9113600473 | 2018 Artcurial : LeMans Classic | $500,000 | $700,000 | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS Touring | 9113600029 | 2018 Gooding & Co. : Amelia Island | $750,000 | $900,000 | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Touring Coupé | 911 360 0738 | 2018 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | $650,000 | $850,000 | |
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Touring Coupé | 9113600936 | 2017 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $370,000 | $440,000 |
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