These days, Porsche's Turbo and GT variants of the iconic 911 sports car truly border on supercar status. The new 992-generation Turbo S has impressed reviewers ever since Porsche started shipping testers, which soon hit the drag strips in the hands of the general public, proving that it's a legit sprinter off the line that can be daily driven with ease. The outgoing 991.2 GT2 and GT3 RS, meanwhile, allow for a more tactile driver experience suited perfectly for the track or the canyons, with stiffer suspension and weight savings that transform them entirely from the base 911 sports cars. Those GT cars can trace their lineage straight back to the original 911 2.7 Carrera RS, which has grown in popularity and value as modern Porsches have grown in size and power. To explore what made the original 2.7 Carrera RS such a seminal piece of Porsche's history, Petrolicious recently took one for a drive in the UK.
A Perfect Car In Imperfect Weather
The 2.7 Carrera RS was originally introduced as a homologation special, so it only makes sense that Petrolicious has included the car in its series covering a range of special cars that hit the street based on racers. As the video explains, the 2.7 Carrera RS was produced in response to the FIA's new Group 4 rules introduced in 1971. With flared wheel arches, the instantly recognizable ducktail rear spoiler, and an aggressive front spoiler, the 2.7 stands out from other 911s of its era with ease.
Built To Be Driven
Hanging off the rear end, the 2.7-liter flat-six engine produced a factory-rated 210 horsepower in a car that tipped the scales at right around 2,000 pounds. Buyers could purchase the 2.7 Carrera RS in Lightweight and Touring spec, the former with thinner body panels and glass to help trim poundage.
Going Out For A Spin
The featured 2.7 Carrera RS is one of 90 right-hand-drive versions built in Touring spec. Driving this rare car in damp weather certainly seems like a bold move but with the raspy engine wailing, the experience certainly seems worth the effort. The boldness only grows remembering just how much these cars are worth today, like this similar example that sold on Bring a Trailer last year for well over half-a-million bucks.
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