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1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location : Rear
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis : Steel Monocoque
Production Years for Series : 1972 - 1973
Price : $10,865
Weight : 2414 lbs | 1094.972 kg

Performance

0-60 mph : 5 seconds.

Power

Flat 6
Displacement : 2687 cc | 164.0 cu in. | 2.7 L.
Power : 210 BHP (154.56 KW) @ 6300 RPM
Torque :202 Ft-Lbs (274 NM) @ 5100 RPM
Bore : 92.0 mm | 3.622 in.
Stroke : 2.8 in | 70 mm.
Compression : 10.5 : 1
Main Bearings : 8
Valvetrain : 12 SOHC (2 valves per cylinder)
Bosch electronic port fuel injection
Transmission:
5 Manual Type 915 Transaxle

Production Figures

Total Porsche Production for 1973 : 23,771
Total 1973 911 RS Carrera production : 1,580
1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera

Dimensions

Coupe
Seating Capacity : 2+2
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 163.3 in | 4148 mm.
Width : 63.5 in | 1613 mm.
Height : 52.0 in | 1321 mm.
Wheelbase : 89.3 in | 2268 mm.
Front Track : 53.5 in | 1359 mm.
Rear Track : 52.8 in | 1341 mm.
Ground Clearance : 5.9 in | 150 mm.

Carrera RS Lightweight
Seating Capacity : 2+2
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 163.3 in | 4148 mm.
Width : 63.5 in | 1613 mm.
Height : 52.0 in | 1321 mm.
Wheelbase : 89.3 in | 2268 mm.
Front Track : 53.5 in | 1359 mm.
Rear Track : 52.8 in | 1341 mm.
Ground Clearance : 5.9 in | 150 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : MacPherson struts with single lower transverse A-arms and longitudinal torsion bars

Rear : Independent with semi-trailing arms and transverse torsion bars, plus anti-roll bars

Steering
Rack and Pinion

Brakes
Front Brake Size : 282.0 mm | 11.102 in.
Rear Brake Size : 290.0 mm | 11.417 in.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : Front : 165 x 15
Rear : 165 x 15

1973 Averages
Avg. Household Income : $12,900
Avg. Home : $32,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.40

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera? A: The 1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera has a wheelbase size of 89.30 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera? A: The 1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera has a length of 163.30 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera? A: The 1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera has a width of 63.50 inches.

Q: How much did the 1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera cost when new?A: The 1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera cost approximately $10,865 to $10,865 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera? A: The 1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera was offered as a Carrera RS Lightweight, Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera have? A: The 1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera had Front : 165 x 15
Rear : 165 x 15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1973? A: Porsche produced 23,771 automobiles in 1973.

Q: How many 1973 911 RS Carreras were produced? A: Porsche produced 1,580 911 RS Carreras in 1973.

Q: What engine did the 1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera have? A: The engine powering the 1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera was a Flat 6 (2687 cc | 164.0 cu in. | 2.7 L.) with 210 BHP (154.56 KW) @ 6300 RPM and 202 Ft-Lbs (274 NM) @ 5100 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera have? A: The 1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera had a 5 speed Manual Type 915 Transaxle gearbox.

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