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 | |
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 |
1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera?
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.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera?
How many 1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera were produced?
How powerful was the 1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera? Was the 1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera popular? Was the 1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera?
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 15Rear : 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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