Studio Philipp Klemm, courtesy of Gooding & Company
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The 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Homologation being offered through Gooding & Company.
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To save weight with the minimalist interior, Porsche jettisoned the small rear seats, the glovebox lid, clock, sun visors, and any sound-deadening materials.
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The 2,116-pound car’s 2.7-liter flat-six engine delivers 210 hp and 188 ft lbs of torque.
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The iconic “ducktail” engine-lid spoiler was proven in the wind tunnel to reduce rear-end lift at high speed.
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The car was recently owned by well-known Southern California–based collector Dr. Richard Moran.
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At the time, the 911 RS (short for “rennsport,” which translates to “racing sport”) was arguably the most exciting all-round sports car money could buy.
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A closer look at one of the car’s bright red Fuchs wheels.
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Documentation and assorted automobilia related to the Carrera RS 2.7 Homologation on offer.