1973 Porsche 911
RS Lightweight-
Year of manufacture1973
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Mileage78 170 km / 48 573 mi
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Car typeCoupé
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Chassis number9113600054
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Engine number6668112
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Lot number130
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Competition carYes
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DriveLHD
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ConditionRestored
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Interior colourBlack
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Number of doors2
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Number of seats2
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Location
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Exterior colourOrange
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GearboxManual
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Drivetrain2wd
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Fuel typePetrol
Description
-First Series M471 Lightweight
-One of only 240 Lightweight models built
-Original Swiss delivery
-Includes original engine
-Excellent provenance
-Period racing history
-Restored by Nate Cantwell and Douglas Brown
-A well known and regarded RS Lightweight
The 2.7 RS of 1973 was conceived as a pure homologation special, as Porsche needed to build 500 road-going examples to qualify the new car for Group 4 GT racing. The car on offer, #9113600054, is one of only 240 RS Lightweight models produced by Porsche. The RS was a substantially-modified variant of the already potent 2.4-liter 911S. By increasing displacement, introducing various weight-saving measures, stiffening the suspension, and fitting aerodynamic aids, Porsche created an unrivaled sports car.
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