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Porsche 911 Carrera RS

1972 – 1973 Germany
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A classic from the 1970s, the Porsche 911 Carrera RS was built from 1972 to 1973. It came in a single version, the 2.7 5MT with 210 hp. It reaches 100 km/h in 5.5 s. It weighs only 1,050 kg.

Porsche 911 Carrera RS
Body styleNot specified
Production1972 – 1973
Variants1
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power210 hp
0–100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed245 km/h
Fuel economy11.0 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Compared with rivals

vs Alfa Romeo Montreal (1970 – 1977) vs Ford Capri (1969 – 1974) vs BMW 2002 (1973 – 1975)

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
2.7 5MT (210 HP)
2.7 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 210 hp 5.5 s 245 5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
H6
Displacement
2687 cm3 (164 ci)
Power
154 KW @ 6300 RPM210 HP @ 6300 RPM207 BHP @ 6300 RPM
Torque
188 lb-ft @ 5100 RPM255 Nm @ 5100 RPM
Fuel System
Mechanical Fuel Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
152 mph (245 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
5.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/60VR-15 || 235/60VR-15

Dimensions

Length
161.5 in (4102 mm)
Width
65 in (1651 mm)
Height
52 in (1321 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.8/58 in (1,443/1,473 mm)
Wheelbase
89.4 in (2271 mm)
Ground Clearance
6 in (152 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
2315 lbs (1050 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
Length4,102 mm
Width1,651 mm
Height1,321 mm
Wheelbase2,271 mm
Curb weight1,050 kg
Torque255 Nm

Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.