Lot 351: 1974 Porsche 911SC 2.7-Litre Carrera Coupé

The legendary Porsche RS resulted from the Zuffenhausen factory’s realisation that the excess weight of its top-of-the-range 2.4-litre 911S production model restricted its development potential for racing. It was therefor decided to produced and homologate a special lightweight production variant for competition purposes, which would also incorporate, as standard, specific performance enhancements forbidden as post-production modifications. The result was the Carrera RS (RennSport), which featured thinner-gauge metal in its doors, roof, boot lid, floors and even in the gearchange platform. Thinner window glass was provided by Glaverbel and most of the standard sound proofing was removed, while performance modifications included enlarged rear wheel arches to accommodate 7” wide wheel rims, the first of the famous ‘duck’s tail’ spoilers and the newly enlarged, 2.7-litre, 210bhp engine. These alterations resulted in the RS having a top speed of around 150mph while ensuring that it remained stable and controllable right up to the limit. The homologation regulations required that cars had be built to the lightweight, racing specification; customers wishing to purchase a Carrera RS for the road had to specify the Touring package (order number ‘472’) which cost an extra DM 2,500 (£430) and offered the greater comfort of the 911S’s trimmed and upholstered interior.
When the homologation targets had been met, the lightweight RS was discontinued but the Carrera name continued on Porsche’s top-of-the-range model, which in its new, series-production 911SC form mounted the 210bhp engine in a full-weight, fully trimmed bodyshell; the tail spoiler was an option.
One of 1,036 European-specification, G-Series 911SC Carreras made, this car features the optional rear spoiler and tinted windows, and is finished in its correct original colour scheme.