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The legendary Porsche RS resulted from the Zuffenhausen factory’s
realisation that the excess weight of its top-of-the-range 2.4-litre
911S production model restricted its development potential for
racing. It was therefor decided to produced and homologate a special
lightweight production variant for competition purposes, which would
also incorporate, as standard, specific performance enhancements
forbidden as post-production modifications. The result was the Carrera
RS (RennSport), which featured thinner-gauge metal in its doors, roof,
boot lid, floors and even in the gearchange platform.

Thinner window glass was provided by Glaverbel and most of
the standard sound proofing was removed, while performance
modifications included enlarged rear wheel arches to accommodate
7” wide wheel rims, the first of the famous ‘duck’s tail’ spoilers and
the newly enlarged, 2.7-litre, 210bhp engine. These alterations
resulted in the RS having a top speed of around 150mph while
ensuring that it remained stable and controllable right up to the limit.
The homologation regulations required that cars had be built to the
lightweight, racing specification; customers wishing to purchase a
Carrera RS for the road had to specify the Touring package (order
number ‘472’) which cost an extra DM 2,500 (£430) and offered the
greater comfort of the 911S’s trimmed and upholstered interior.

When the homologation targets had been met, the lightweight RS

was discontinued but the Carrera name continued on Porsche’s top-

of-the-range model, which in its new, series-production 911SC form

mounted the 210bhp engine in a full-weight, fully trimmed bodyshell;

the tail spoiler was an option.

This particular Carrera spent its life in the dry climate of Japan and

has recently been imported into the UK. It is UK registered, MoT’d

and taxed, and is offered with all VAT and duties paid. The car has

undergone a full restoration where it was stripped to a bare shell

and then fully repainted including engine bay, wheelarches, floor

pans, luggage area, etc. We are advised that there is no evidence of

welding or repairs and that all the panel gaps are excellent. Neatly

stored under the carpet you will find the original tool roll, spare wheel

and jack, and the car also comes with Porsche Cars GB dating letter

and an embossed Porsche owner’s pack complete with the stamped

service book, owner’s manual and spare key.

£130,000 - 160,000

€160,000 - 200,000