The 911 Carrera RS wasn’t designed to be a perfect car or even a road car—it was created for homologating the 911 RSR for Group 5 racing. Porsche needed to build a street version of the race car, focusing on weight reduction and aerodynamic features essential for the track. Initially, they didn’t expect this to be a big hit due to the car’s lack of comfort and high price.
However, after its 1972 debut at the Paris Auto Show, demand surged, and the first 500 units sold out within a week. Porsche then increased production to 1,580 units, allowing for further homologation in Group 3 racing. Throughout production, changes were made to the car’s specifications, offering different versions of the RS, depending on its intended use. The M472 Touring, a more street-friendly model, shared mechanical components with the other RS variants, including the 911S 2.4-based drivetrain and the powerful Type 911/73 engine.
This 2.7-liter engine, with mechanical fuel injection, produced 210 HP and 202 ft/lbs of torque, delivering a 0-60 time of 5.5 seconds. What set the RS apart was its lightweight fiberglass bodywork, wide flares for 15-inch Fuchs wheels, and the signature ducktail spoiler, aiding in stability at speeds up to 150 MPH.
This particular 911 Carrera RS, with chassis number 1427, was originally delivered to Germany. After over 30 years in storage, it underwent restoration between 2022 and 2024, during which its fenders, side panels, front bumper, and ducktail were replaced with Porsche parts. The car was repainted in its original Ravenna Green finish.
It features a black leather interior, a five-speed 915 manual transaxle with a limited-slip differential, a ducktail rear spoiler, 15″ Fuchs wheels, front sport seats, rear seats, a Becker Mexico cassette player, and air conditioning.
This 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Touring is currently available for sale on Bring A Trailer and comes with a Porsche Certificate, factory books, service records, a restoration book, and Austrian registration.
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