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<p>The Carrera RS Lightweight/Sport variant, option M471, was the racing-oriented basis for the RSR. Just enough to be street legal, this car was made about 220 lb&#39;s lighter than the Touring version, by saving weight in the form of thin gauge steel for body panels along with the use of thinner glass.</p>

The Carrera RS Lightweight/Sport variant, option M471, was the racing-oriented basis for the RSR. Just enough to be street legal, this car…

Porsche 911 Carrera RS Lightweight

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The Carrera RS was introduced in 1973 as a lightened and modified 911 S, built by Porsche to qualify for FIA’s Group 4 GT/Special Sports Car racing series category.  With this model, the Carrera name would be reborn from the 356 Carrera inspired by the Carrera Panamericana races in Mexico in the 1950s. Compared to a standard 911S of the same period, the Carrera RS had a larger 2.7 Liter engine developing 210 hp, mechanical fuel injection, race-ready suspension, a ducktail rear spoiler, larger brakes, along with wider rear wheels and fenders.  Two versions were offered: the Lightweight/Sport option M471 was the racing-oriented basis for the RSR, while the Touring option, package M472, retained much of the interior trim and features of the standard car. A 3.0 version was introduced in 1974.

The Carrera RS was introduced in 1973 as a lightened and modified 911 S, built by Porsche to qualify for FIA’s Group 4 GT/Special Sports…

Porsche 911 Carrera RS

Carrera RS

<p>When Porsche introduced the 911, no one could have imagined the impact the model would have on the automotive world. The rear engined sports car has seen numerous generations and variants, each with distinct engine and drivetrain configurations. In production since 1965, the 911 has become synonymous not just with Porsche, but sports cars in general. The 911&#39;s design has evolved over the years, yet the general styling of the car has remained unchanged, with its trademark teardrop shape noticeable through all variants. With a production run of over 50 years, the 911 counts some of the motoring world&#39;s most well known models amongst its history. Cars such as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/carrera-rs/">Carrera RS</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/930/">930 Turbo</a>, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/993/gt2/">993 GT2</a>&nbsp;feature amongst some of the storied variants that mark the history of the 911.</p>

When Porsche introduced the 911, no one could have imagined the impact the model would have on the automotive world. The rear engined…

1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight

VIN: 9113601418

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