The 911 3.2 Carrera was the second iteration of the 911 series, with all subsequent models featuring new body styling with new brake, electronic and suspension technologies. Alloy wheels from Fuchs, in a distinctive 5-leaf design, were offered for the first time. This had the effect of moving the weight of almost 8.5 L (9 US quarts) of oil from outside the wheelbase to inside, improving weight distribution and thus, handling. Less than 6,000 were built. As per the original ST, he sourced a German market 1973 911S and instructed Porsche Specialist Auto Knoll of Germany to carry out the ST-style transformation with no-expense-spared. Porsche Experience. Factory times were more modest: 0-60 mph time of 6.3 seconds for the US version and 6.1 seconds for cars outside the American market. Power outputs were uprated to 125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp) in the 911T, 155 PS (114 kW; 153 hp) in the 911E, and 180 PS (130 kW; 180 hp) in the 911S. SCs sold in the UK could be specified with the Sport Group Package (UK) which added stiffer suspension, the rear spoiler, front rubber lip and black Fuchs wheels [de]. The 912 was discontinued, with the 914 taking its place as Porsche's entry model. Power output was 175 bhp (130 kW), though it was later reduced to 165 bhp (123 kW) for the U.S. market as a whole, and to 160 bhp (119 kW) in California. The overall quality, fit and finish is no where near what one is accustomed to seeing from the brand. It was initially designated as the "Porsche 901", after its internal project number. This last in the subsequently discontinued event is especially notable as it was won with a 911 Carrera RS against prototypes entered by Italian factories of Ferrari and Alfa Romeo. Gemini Blue with a nice black interior. Located in Glendale, California, this F100 is now offered by the selling dealer on a clean California title. This prestigious accolade represents the continued growth of the company, and ClassicCars.com's dominance as the world's largest online marketplace for Only in 1989, its last year of production, was the 930 equipped with a five-speed gearbox. Yep, you did read that headline correctly. During its two-year life span, only 3687 cars were built. Power is providedby a 2.8-liter inline-6 cylinder engine, coupled to a rebuilt 4-speed manual transmission. The Porsche 911 was developed as a more powerful, larger and a more comfortable replacement for the 356, the company's first model. Overview. It was available either as a coupe or a Targa. The Sportomatic transmission was still available but only as a special order. 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS for sale! It used a 911S engine.[4]. The car was developed with the proof-of-concept twin-fan Type 745 flat-six engine, but the car presented at the auto show had a non-operational mockup of the single-fan 901 engi… The early cars are known for their exhilarating acceleration coupled with challenging handling characteristics and extreme turbo lag. Taycan Models New E-Performance All Taycan Models. Mechanically, the 911 was notable for being rear engined and air-cooled. It was almost twice as expensive as the 2.7 RS but offered a fair amount of racing capability for that price. Sales of the 911 remained so strong however, that Porsche revised its strategy and decided to inject new life into the 911 editions. This was the 911 at its absolute best; a car developed for competition and powered by an air-cooled six that was capable of taking on Ferrari’s twelve-cylinder Daytona and De Tomaso’s V8 Ford-engined Panteras in GT competition. The Carrera 3.0 was given the same diecast aluminium crankcase as the 930 or ’911 Turbo’. In 1974, Porsche created the Carrera RS 3.0 with mechanical fuel injection producing 230 PS (227 hp; 169 kW). The Carrera 2.7 was mechanically similar to the 1973 RS, inheriting its 210 bhp (157 kW) MFI engine and still weighed the same at 1075 kg (2370 lb). 3.2 L 207 PS (152 kW; 204 hp)–231 PS (170 kW; 228 hp) Wilkinson, Stephan (2005) "The Gold-Plated Porsche". It was the MY 1984 911 3.2 Carrera, reviving the Carrera name for the first time since 1977. Read what it's like to be behind the wheel of a speeding Porsche 911. Changes in the fuel map & chip programming from October 1986, further improved the power to 217 bhp (162 kW; 220 PS) at 5,900 rpm for North American delivered cars as well as for other markets requesting low emissions, like Germany. 911 Carrera & Targa Models. Having undergone a total custom restoration under the current ownership, this fuel-injected 1973 example has been completely refinished and modified with RS body styling as well as some tasteful performance upgrades. MY 1974 was the introduction of impact bumpers to conform with low speed protection requirements of U.S. law, these bumpers being so successfully integrated into the design that they remained unchanged for 15 years. From its inception, the 911 was modified both by private teams and the factory itself for racing, rallying and other types of automotive competition. Power output was slightly down on the Carrera 2.7 at 200 bhp (150 kW) although the 188 lb/ft of torque was now available at 4,200 rpm. Located in Grafton, West Virginia, this Bel Air is now offered on a clean West Virginia title in the seller's name. This was Porsche's first cabriolet since the 356 of the mid-1960s. 911S models also gained a discreet spoiler under the front bumper to improve high-speed stability. The early 1970s marked the culmination of Porsche’s dominance in the prototype era and the start of a GT racing program based o… This Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS is a great example of one of the most coveted classic sport cars in the back catalogue of the marque. Delivery Programs. The car had 2+2 seating, though the rear was very small, also like the 356. Set an alert to be notified of new listings. 2.7 L 150–210 PS (110–150 kW; 150–210 hp) Diagram # 8 911-505-011-25 Front Bumper and Spoiler, Fits 911 Carrera 2.7 RS 1973 Genuine Porsche 91150501125 2.7RS . While this system was exceedingly reliable, it did not allow the use of as "hot" cams as MFI or carburettors allowed. Larger and featuring a front-mounted V8 engine considerably more powerful than the contemporary 911's flat six, the 928 was intended to be a comfortable grand tourer rather than a dedicated sports car. This enabled them to be run on lower-octane fuel. [citation needed] The oil tank was subsequently relocated to its original position for model year 1973, and remained there until it was relocated within the wheelbase for the 964 models. The 911 C 20 is a prototype based on the standard 911 but lengthened by 13.6 in (345 mm) over the stock car. Carreras with the RS or RSR designation were tailored for track-day or race-specific variations of 911s. 171 narrow body examples were built, and 823 examples were built for the US market. Driving refinement and motor reliability were improved with an upgrade of the fuel and ignition control components to a L-Jetronic with Bosch Motronics 2 DME (Digital Motor Electronics system). In model year 1980, Porsche offered a Weissach special edition version of the 911 SC, named after the town in Germany where Porsche has their research center. Porsche had feared the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) would outlaw fully open convertibles[citation needed], an important market for the 356. The Porsche 911is the essence of Porsche. -, CPR Classic is proud to offer this 1973.5 Porsche 911T coupe finished in its original color combina, THIS CAR IS PHYSICALLY LOCATED IN ANDOVER. Fuel injection arrived both for the 911S and a new middle model, the 911E. Sports car, first and second generations of the Porsche 911, For the full lineage of the Porsche 911 models, see, 2.0-litre / O, A and B series (1964–1969), 2.7-litre / G, H, I and J series (1974–1977), SC / L, M, A, B, C and D series (1978–1983), 3.2 Carrera / E, F, G, H, I, J and K series (1984–1989), Sales brochure 1035.20 for 2.7 litre "Porsche 911", "Porsche 911S" and "Porsche Carrera", VW-Porsche Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH, (circa 1973). With the power and torque increases, the 2.4 L cars also got a newer, stronger transmission, identified by its Porsche type number 915. By 1989, the club sport was no longer produced which makes it today a collectible with its blueprinted engine and low production numbers. It was mated to a five-speed manual "Type 901" transmission. It proved very popular with 4,214 sold in its introductory year, despite its premium price relative to the open-top targa. Events & Racing. $110,000. It was a style that resembled the Porsche 930 Turbo with wide wheel arches and the distinctive "tea tray” tail. Starting out with a 3.0 L engine producing 260 PS (190 kW; 260 hp), it rose to 3.3 L and 300 PS (220 kW; 300 hp) for 1978. PCG-901-721-10 Porsche Classic Tool Kit with Pepita Houndstooth Bag for 911 PGG90172110 . In 1984, Porsche also introduced the M491 option. 2.0 L 110–170 PS (81–125 kW; 110–170 hp) The Carrera name was reintroduced from the 356 Carrera which had itself been named after Porsche's victories in the Carrera Panamericana races in Mexico in the 1950s. The styling was largely by Ferdinand "Butzi" Porsche, son of Ferdinand "Ferry" Porsche. 1973 was the end of the early 911Es, which were one of the most unique 911Es produced. The wilder Porsche 935, a finer tuned car in FIA Group 5 that evolved from the 2.1 L RSR Turbo of 1974, was first campaigned in 1976 by the factory, and despite subsequent withdrawal of the official works team after 1978, it ultimately won Le Mans outright in 1979 in the hands of the private Kremer Racing team. 3.0 L Turbo 260 PS (190 kW; 260 hp). Custom-mapped chips remain a popular upgrade. In addition, higher domed pistons increased the compression ratio from 9.8 to 10.3:1 (although only 9.5:1 for the US market). 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Unfortunately, this unique design was scrapped after only one year, some say because inattentive gas station attendants were putting gas in the oil tank. This is universally known as the "2.4L" engine, despite its displacement being closer to 2.3 litres— perhaps to emphasize the increase over the 2.2 L. The new power ratings for the T were 130 hp (97 kW), or 140 hp (104 kW) in the U.S., 165 hp (123 kW) for the E and 190 hp (142 kW) for the S. The 911E and 911S used mechanical fuel injection (MFI) in all markets. P. 77 Paternie, P (2000). Capable of out-accelerating and even matching or exceeding the 911's cornering prowess in some model years, the 928 sold reasonably well from its introduction in 1977 until its discontinuation in 1995. [citation needed]. In January 1973, U.S. 911Ts were transferred to the new K-Jetronic CIS (Continuous Fuel Injection) system from Bosch. For MY 1970 the engines of all 911s were increased to 2,195 cc (2.195 L; 133.9 cu in). Many participated at Le Mans and other races including some epic battles with the BMW 3.0 CSL "Batmobile". The 930 was replaced in 1990 with a 964 version featuring the same 3.3 L engine. Overview. Find 9 used 1973 Porsche 911 as low as $99,990 on Carsforsale.com®. Bearing in mind Porsche's largest market being the US, the 930 Turbo, Carrera 3.0 and all subsequent models used aluminium alloy crankcases which were around 15 lb (7 kg) heavier. The Carrera RS models, valued by collectors, are considered by many to be the greatest classic 911s of all-time. Two special editions of the Carrera were produced – the "Commemorative Edition" in 1988 to commemorate 250,000 911s produced and an "Anniversary" edition in 1989 which was the model's 25th year of production. The first model year 1965 911 debuted as a coupe that came with an air-cooled naturally aspirated 2.0-liter flat-six engine that produced 130 horsepower to the rear wheels. Privateers continued to compete successfully with the car until well into the 1980s. This is the 336th 911 S Targa produced of the 925 total for the 1973 model year. In total, 1,580 were made, comfortably exceeding the 500 that had to be made to qualify for the vital FIA Group 4 class. In late 1989, the 911 (930) underwent a major evolution, with the introduction of the Type Porsche 964 (1989–1993). This 1956 Ford F100 is finished in Chestnut Red Metallic over a red leather interior and is powered by a 390ci V8 paired with a C6 3-speed automatic transmission. Looking to upgrade or improve the performance of your brakes? Add to Favorites More. It was fitted with optional headrests, seat belts, and a pair of auxiliary high-beam amber driving lamps mounted in the horn grilles. The 911T was carbureted, except in the United States where it also used MFI, which accounts for the 7 kW (9 hp) power difference between the two. The Porsche factory's first 911-based race car was a lightly modified 1964 Type 901. The Porsche 911 was developed as a much more powerful, larger, more comfortable replacement for the Porsche 356. A new, higher-displacement motor, a 3.2-liter horizontally opposed flat 6 cylinder, was utilized. Derived from the transmission in the Porsche 908 race car, the 915 did away with the 901/911 transmission's "dog-leg" style first gear arrangement, opting for a traditional H pattern with first gear up to the left, second gear underneath first, etc. Peter W. Schutz (CEO Porsche AG 1981-1987) wrote: “The decision to keep the 911 in the product line occurred one afternoon in the office of Dr Helmuth Bott de:Helmuth Bott, the Porsche operating board member responsible for all engineering and development. Add to Cart. Porsche produced the 911E from 1968 to 1973, (B-F Series) replacing the 911(Lux), and it was designed to be the most comfortable and drivable of the 911 range fitting neatly between the 911T (Touring) and the 911S (Super). [citation needed] This emerged in 1975 in California where thermal reactors, aimed at reducing emissions, were fitted below the cylinder heads thus causing heat build up around the magnesium crankcase and then made worse by the lean running K-Jetronic CIS. Add to Wish List. There have been turbocharged variants of each subsequent generation of 911. 1973 Porsche 911 2.7 RS Touring ‘‘The power and torque of the engine, and the wide rev-band, really do make this latest Porsche a shattering performer, without the necessity of ‘doing a Vic Elford’. The Porsche 911, the company icon, had been saved, and I believe the company was saved with it.”[9]. Classifieds for 1973 Porsche 911. Fortunately for Porsche a new European GT Championship was created, for which Porsche's 911 model was eligible, so Porsches European motorsport activities for 1973 were focussed on the Group 4 GT class. In all, 2099 units were produced. It had the wide RS rear wings and also the ducktail for the 1974 model (except for the German market). The history of the wonderful 1973 Carrera RS is well known: This enticing model was reluctantly approved for production by Porsche’s upper management, which was skeptical that a special, limited-production model priced much higher than a standard 1973 911S would attract any customers. Starting in MY 1978, the new 3.0 L 911 SC (2,994 cc) was now the second generation basic 911 model. 911 Carrera & Targa Models 911 Turbo Models All 911 Models. Despite the lower power output of the 911E compared to the 911S, the 911E was quicker during acceleration up to 160 km/h (99 mph). Competition would come from Porsche's perpetual nemesis, Ferrari, in the form of the 365 GTB Daytona 'Competizione'. Two of them stretched far into the future, but the 911 program stopped at the end of 1981. The famous, distinctive, and durable design was introduced in autumn 1963[2] and built through 1989. 731271 (915) - Matching. The fuel relay that is mounted externally on the DME is known to be a weak point of the system. There are 6 1973 Porsche 911s for sale today on ClassicCars.com. The first 911 Cabriolet debuted in late 1982, as a 1983 model. In 1967, Porsche introduced the more powerful 160 PS (120 kW; 160 hp) 911S. It was the fastest production 911 and a solid race winner. We are pleased to present this 1973 Porsche 911 ST Tribute. The 1972–1973 model years consisted of the same models of 911— the entry level T, the midrange E and the top of the line S. However, all models got a new, larger 2,341 cc (2.341 L; 142.9 cu in) engine. New inlet manifold and exhaust systems were fitted. [citation needed], Vehicle Identification Number (Vin #) 9111120162 Cabriolet This was further improved in 1987, with the addition of a thermostatically controlled fan. 2016, 2017 and 2018. 1973 Porsche 911E Coupe . It was re-introduced into the United States in 1986. The chassis was largely similar to that of the 1973 Carrera RSR and the brake system was from the Porsche 917. This 1973 Porsche 911 S Targa is finished in the original color of Ivory, paint code (132), with Brown leather. [13], In 1985, Porsche built a Club Sport prototype with the identification number WP0ZZZ91ZF100848. Three basic models were available throughout the Carrera years – coupé, targa and cabriolet.