Chassis Number: 9113601342
The Carrera ‘RS’ was the first phase in Porsche’s production car racing program, started in 1972. The ‘RS’ was based on the 911S, and one of the first concerns was to save weight. This was accomplished mainly by removing the rear seats, by making the body of thinner steel and by using fiberglass bumpers. Another concern was to improve aerodynamics and handling, and this is where the ducktail and front air dam played important roles. The engine, also from the 911S, was enlarged to produce 210 hp.
Although the Carrera ‘RS’ was intended for racing, for which a production of only 500 was required for homologation, in fact over 1,000 were produced, with fifty being brought up to full competition specs with a 3-liter engine and called ‘RSR.’
The Carrera ‘RS’ was available for sale only in Europe, and very few found their way to the US. Most RS’s left the factory painted white; this car, however, was born a dramatic India Red. The car is also stated to have been fully restored to full ‘lightweight’ specs and to ‘Pebble Beach’ standards. It has several ‘Best in Show’ concours awards and has covered only 800 miles since restoration.
