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1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera

1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera Carrera RS Lightweight

  • Chassis Number: 9113600813
  • Engine Number: 6630814
  • Gearbox Number: 7830798
  • 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

    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 RS Carrera image  1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera image  
    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 RS Carrera image  1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera image  
    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.
    VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
    1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight911.360.14032023 Bonhams : Audrain Concours Auction $450,000$500,000
    1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS Touring Coupé91136004712023 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival $650,000$750,000
    1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 M471 Lightweight Safari Rallye91136002852023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center $2,500,000$3,000,000
    1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.791136009182021 Bonhams : Quail Lodge $700,000$900,000
    1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight91136011932021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction $900,000$1,100,000
    1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS Touring (M472) RHD91136007462021 Silverstone Auctions : The Classic Sale at Silverstone   
    1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS Touring91136011572020 Artcurial Motorcars : Monaco $560,000$620,000
    1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS Lightweight91136005552020 Artcurial : Retromobile $800,000$1,000,000
    1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7-Litre Touring coupé91136002142020 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais $550,000$650,000
    1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.791136005952020 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona $600,000$700,000
    1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7-Litre Lightweight Coupé91136010972019 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale $750,000$850,000
    1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring91136008562019 RM Sothebys : Abu Dhabi $750,000$850,000
    1973 Porsche 911 2.7 RS 2019 Silverstone Riyadh Car Show   
    1973 Porsche 911 CARRERA RS 2.791136014462019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction $450,000$550,000
    1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring91136015262019 RM Sothebys : Monterey $600,000$725,000
    1973 Porsche 911 RS Lightweight91136010142019 Mecum : Monterey$200,000  
    1973 PORSCHE 911 2.7 RS91136003432019 Coys Schloss Dyck $500,000$530,000
    1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring91136012962019 RM Sothebys : Essen $450,000$550,000
    1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight91136001962019 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island $1,000,000$1,200,000
    1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring91136015102019 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island $600,000$800,000
    1973 PORSCHE 911 2.7 RS TOURING91136009362019 Coy's London Classic   
    1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.791136012742019 Silverstone Autosport International   
    1973 Porsche 911 RS Lightweight91136010142018 Mecum : Monterey$1,000,000$1,300,000$1,500,000
    1973 Porsche 911 2.7 RS91136003432018 Coys : Schloss Dyck $500,000$600,000
    1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7L RS91136009022018 Artcurial : LeMans Classic $300,000$400,000
    1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7L RS Lightweight91136009942018 Artcurial : LeMans Classic $1,000,000$1,200,000
    1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7L RS91136004732018 Artcurial : LeMans Classic $500,000$700,000
    1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS Touring91136000292018 Gooding & Co. : Amelia Island $750,000$900,000
    1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Touring Coupé911 360 07382018 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais $650,000$850,000
    1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Touring Coupé91136009362017 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival $370,000$440,000

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    1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera Vehicle Profiles

    1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera vehicle information
    Coupe
    Chassis #: 9113600860
    1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera vehicle information
    Coupe
    Chassis #: 9113600918
    Engine #: 6630881
    1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera vehicle information
    Coupe
    Chassis #: 9113601526
    Engine #: 6631495
    1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera vehicle information
    Coupe
    Chassis #: 9113600574
    Engine #: 6630579
    1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera vehicle information
    Coupe
    Chassis #: 9113600427
    Engine #: 6630453
    1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera vehicle information
    Carrera RS Lightweight
    Chassis #: 9113600336
    Engine #: 6630312
    Gearbox #: 7830329
    1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera vehicle information
    Coupe
    Chassis #: 9113601167
    1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera vehicle information
    Carrera RS Lightweight
    Chassis #: 9113600883
    Engine #: 6630875
    Gearbox #: 7830863
    1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera vehicle information
    Coupe
    Chassis #: 9113600476
    Engine #: 6630465
    1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera vehicle information
    Coupe
    Chassis #: 635
    1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera vehicle information
    Carrera RS Lightweight
    Chassis #: 9113600813
    Engine #: 6630814
    Gearbox #: 7830798
    1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera vehicle information
    Coupe
    Chassis #: 9113600254
    1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera vehicle information
    Coupe
    Chassis #: 9113601317
    Engine #: 6631284
    1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera vehicle information
    Coupe
    Chassis #: 911360342
    1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera vehicle information
    Coupe
    Chassis #: 9113600463
    Engine #: 6630393
    1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera vehicle information
    Coupe
    Chassis #: 9113101956
    1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera vehicle information
    Coupe
    Chassis #: 9113600029
    Engine #: 6630038
    1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera vehicle information
    Coupe
    Chassis #: 911 360 0347
    Engine #: 6130368
    1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera vehicle information
    Coupe
    Chassis #: 360
    Engine #: 6631054
    1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera vehicle information
    Coupe
    Chassis #: 749
    1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera vehicle information
    Coupe
    Chassis #: 232
    1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera vehicle information
    Carrera RS Lightweight
    Chassis #: 9113601079
    Engine #: 6631054
    Gearbox #: 7831078