Lot 212: Porsche 911 2.7 to RS Specification

The RS is one of the most famous Porsche models ever built and has come over the years to be regarded as one of the top sports cars to emerge from the 1970s. It was designed with ambivalence very much in mind: Porsche's engineers wanted a car that could be successfully used on the race track, yet which at a moment's notice and with no modifications could equally be used for shopping or long distance travel. Few people could ever argue that they did not succeed in this aim. The RS is an eminently usable car, just as at home trickling through traffic as it is ploughing down the fast lane of the Autobahn, yet in competitions such as Le Mans, Daytona and the Targa Florio it was almost invincible, often winning outright against pure racing prototypes. The RS (or Rennsport, to give it its German name) was based on the 911S, but used lightened bodywork and a revised 2.7 litre fuel-injected six, the largest engine yet used in a road going Porsche at that time. With a total weight in the region of 950kg and an honest 210bhp-plus on tap, the RS was able to achieve a genuine 158mph, with 60mph from standstill coming up in just over 5 seconds, making it one of the-fastest production cars in the world. Not to be confused with other common-or-garden reproductions, this RS has a full FIA Historic Technical Passport serving to underline its racing credentials. The car is fitted with a correct 2.7 Litre RS 210bhp engine and a Bosch 6-stamped fuel injection system. In addition, it is fitted with a rollcage and competition harness, as well as Bilstein dampers, and 7 and 8in Fuchs alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tyres. Finished in immaculate Grand Prix White bodywork with a black interior, it is in excellent condition, and is fully competition-ready, making it a perfect car for the Tour de France Auto, Tour Britannia and other historic events. Indeed, the car's Swiss competition technical passport confirms that it has competed in the 2000 Hockenheim Slalom Interlaken, the 2000 Varano de Melegari, and the 2003 Hockenheim Goldpokal Rennen. Complete with a UK V5 and current MOT, this is an excellent chance to acquire a high-quality, race-ready reproduction of this iconic Porsche.