To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Arizona event, 24 January 2025.

• A fascinating and well-documented example of Porsche’s most famous 911 homologation special
• One of only 25 RS Carreras originally finished in special-order Gulf Orange
• Powered by its numbers-matching engine, confirmed by accompanying Kardex
• Delivered new to Germany with optional headrests, white fog lights, aerial antenna, cabin speakers, and Touring pack; further upgraded with air conditioning
• Offered from two decades within the consignor’s collection

The Carrera RS 2.7 is a homologation special born of Porsche’s efforts in the early 1970s to create a 911 for the FIA’s newly launched production-car racing series. The model’s beating heart is a flat six-cylinder engine with low-friction, Nikasil-lined cylinders fed by Bosch mechanical fuel injection. A stiffer suspension, larger disc brakes, and larger wheels improved chassis dynamics while the exterior featured thinner sheet metal, wider fenders, lightweight bumpers, and a distinctive “ducktail” rear spoiler.

Completed on 15 February 1973, this German-market RS Touring was originally specified with special-order Gulf Orange (6161) paintwork over black leatherette upholstery and matching corduroy seat inserts. Notably, this car is one of only 25 documented examples of this revered homologation special to have been painted in Gulf Orange. RS number 824 was further optioned with headrests for both seats, a pair of white fog lights, an aerial antenna, and cabin speakers. By mid-March 1973, it had been sold to its first recorded owner via Schultz Porsche of Düsseldorf, Germany.

In 1983, a US servicemember purchased this RS and it was imported to the United States in September 1984 at the end of his tour of duty. Following a subsequent ownership change in 1999, RS number 824 was lavished with a thorough cosmetic refurbishment, which saw it completely stripped to redress any body panel imperfections and fit new floor pans, trim, and glass. The car’s mechanical recommissioning continued under the care of famous marque specialist Andial through 2004 with engine and transmission rebuilds.

As presented today from two decades of greatly cherished ownership with the consignor, this lovely homologation special has been tastefully upgraded with an air-conditioning system, factory-type “Carrera” graphics, and a staggered set of 15-inch Fuchs light alloy wheels with black-painted centers, shod in Pirelli tires.

An accompanying Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and Kardex copy both confirm that RS number 824 retains its numbers-matching 2.7-liter engine. Last subjected to a complete overhaul in March 2013, this engine passed an October 2024 compression test with flying colors. Additionally, the car is offered with a set of manuals, tools, a copy of its factory vehicle data book, and service invoices dating back to the late 1970s.

One of the most impactful Porsches of all time and arguably among the most consequential sports cars ever made, the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 blurred the lines between road car and racecar, establishing a revered legacy that persists to this day.To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/auctions/az25/.