1973 Porsche Carrera RS 2.7
Porsche built three series of the 911 Carrera RS 2.7. An initial series of 500 cars to Group 4 specification was required to homologate the company’s new Group 5 Special Grand Touring racer, the 911 RSR. There was so much demand for the RS that another 500 were put into production, and when orders continued to pour in, a third run was ordered. In all, there were 17 RSH homologation chassis, 200 M471 Sport (or “Lightweight”) cars, and the balance – 1,308 units – were M472 Touring versions that retained many comfort and convenience features of the standard 911 S. The RS 2.7 became instantly recognizable by its flared rear quarter panels necessary to accommodate wider rear wheels and larger tires, as well as its iconic rear burzel, or “ducktail” rear spoiler.
