The 'G-Series' 911 models were built from August 1973 through July 1974. They incorporated some major structural, mechanical, and cosmetic changes to bring their 911 models inline with stringent U.S. safety and emissions regulations. Perhaps the most visible change was the impact-absorbing aluminum bumpers in both the front and the back. To help absorb the impact, the inner structures at both ends were reinforced. The hood was shortened, and the doors were reinforced internally. The front corner lights and reflectors were incorporated into the rubber bumper trim. Between the taillight assemblies sat a new center reflector. Suspension upgrades, a larger fuel tank, and a single battery installed into the left-front corner of the trunk were additional changes. Inside, there were new high-backed seats.
The 2.7-liter Carrera replaced the 911S as the top model. The 911S, which also used a 2.7-liter engine, was positioned in place of the 911E. The Carrera was available in two different forms, with either the 210 horsepower 'MFI' (mechanical fuel injected) 911/83 engine of the prior year's Carrera 2.7 RS for 'RoW' (Rest of World) markets and 175 horsepower with Bosch electronic fuel injection for the U.S. Porsche made the U.S.-spec 2.7 palatable by increasing compression to 8.5:1, enlarging the intake ports, and installing new intake cams with greater lift and longer durant.
All 911 Carrera's were available with the 'Burzel' or 'ducktail' rear spoiler of its predecessor, the 'whale tail' from 1975, or no spoiler for a classic appearance. Porsche produced the 2.7-liter 911 Carrera from August 1973 through July 1975 with 2,243 examples including 1,036 coupes and 433 Targas for Porsche's 'RoW' or Rest of the World markets, plus 528 coupes and 246 Targas earmarked for the U.S. by Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2017
Related Reading : Porsche 911 History
The legendary Porsche 911 is the longest production run sports car of all time. It was conceived as a successor for the highly successful Porsche 356 and from the start had high aspirations for success. Ferry Porsches son, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, designed the 911. When it went into production it was labeled the 901 but Peugeot had claims to the name, so to avoid infringing on their naming scheme,.... Continue Reading >>
Related Reading : Porsche 911 History
Who could predict that the 911 would be Porsches saving grace and surpass the 356 in sales, longevity Quickly establishing itself as an icon of 60s cool, the iconic 911 only became more popular as the years went on. The flagship of the current lineup of Porsche, the 911 (pronounced Nine Eleven) or Neunelfer is a two-door grand tourer with a very distinctive design. The 911 is one of the oldest.... Continue Reading >>
The 1973 Carrera RS had been successful, spurring the company to continue that theme for 1974. U.S. delivered Carrera models had the same 150 horsepower, 2.7-liter flat six as the 911 S, while cars sent to the 'Rest of the World' (ROW) or 'Euro' mark....[continue reading]
The Carrera 2.7 MFI, also known as 'Euro Carrera', was built in limited numbers through 1976 and boasted the same Type 911/83 RS-spec engine with mechanical fuel injection that was featured in the 1973 Carrera 2.7 RS. The Euro Carrera had an overall ....[continue reading]
With a decade of production behind them, Porsche saw the versatile 911 taking on countless forms. Porsche was not unfamiliar with orders from European police departments, but the 911 Police Car is one of the more iconic variants. The typical police-s....[continue reading]
For 1974 and the start of 2.7-liter 911 series the Carrera was the range topper usurping the S, thus the three regular production cars were now the 911 with 150 horsepower, the S with 175HP and the Carrera with 210. Major changes over the previous se....[continue reading]
There were 528 Carreras manufactured for the US. This example has a 175 DIN engine cost $13,575 when new. It can race from zero-to-sixty in 5.8 seconds and runs the quarter-mile in 14.4 seconds.....[continue reading]
In 2007 this 1974 Porsche Carrera Targa was brought to the Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by RM Auctions, where it had an estimated value of $30,000 - $50,000. It was offered without reserve and sold for a high bid of $38,500 includ....[continue reading]
This orange over black Carrera comes from the 1974 model year, which received the most obvious visual changes that the 911 series had seen to that point. These included the 'accordion-style' 5 mph bumpers, a reflective panel carrying the Porsche nam....[continue reading]
This one-owner vehicle was the first 911 Carrera to be imported into the United States. It was the 38th car of the 528 built. New for 1974 in the United States were the protruding new bumpers made of aluminum with rubber bellows at each end all in th....[continue reading]
The Carrera RS was followed in 1974 with the new range-topping Carrera, powered by the same 210 horsepower engine. The 1974 Carrera retained the Bosch mechanical fuel injection system (MFI) of the RS model, and was capable of zero-to-sixty runs in 6.....[continue reading]
The Carrera 2.7 model produced for the North American market was powered by a 2.7-liter engine that produced 175 PS (173 horsepower). The initial Carrera 2.7 models had the same welded-on rear flare as the Carrera RS. For the 1974, the Carrera 2.7 wa....[continue reading]
This matching-numbers Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI is finished in Grand Prix White over black and was built to European-specifications. It was delivered from the factory to Nordrhein of Düsseldorf on November 21st of 1973, and then to its first owner.....[continue reading]
This Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe is one of 528 examples built for North America. It was completed in October 1973 and delivered in Guards Red over a black leatherette interior. It came optioned with factory air-conditioning, a Blaupunkt stereo radio, f....[continue reading]
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1974 Porsche 911 Production Figures
Coupe 2,257
Coupe 2,243
21,029 total vehicles produced by Porsche in 1974 The 1974 Porsche 911 accounted for 33.9% of Porsche's 21,029 production.
