2009 Porsche 911 Sport Classic Edition - For 250 Fans of the 911
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It's actually going to be $250k USD if you guys can believe that. What I'd like to know is how the hell can Porsche even think about releasing a car like this especially in today's economy. Yes, the original '73 RS version might be worth $250k Euros but does that mean they have to offer the modern interpretation for nearly that much? In my opinion, no, they do not. Will they sell all 250 of them, probably.
I haven't seen whether they're going to bring this to the US or not. Seems to be Europe only, maybe just for now.
I haven't seen whether they're going to bring this to the US or not. Seems to be Europe only, maybe just for now.
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Probably will be pricey directly from Porsche. Last time when I checked on the price for the GT2 wing, it was $12k for all the parts!
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I have no doubt that the factory pieces would be very costly. That's why I explicitly said "reproduction" parts for that killer Sport Classic look without the actual Sport Classic price tag to match. This should keep the aftermarket busy and happy for a while too.
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Look it up dude ..... often times when you talk with "car guys" you can quickly sort out the knowledgeable, well-informed, from the poseur fan-boy newbz by simply bringing up that exact topic
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911 Carrera RS (1973 and 1974)
A 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS
These models, valued by collectors, are considered by many to be the greatest classic 911s all-time. RS stands for Rennsport in German, meaning motorsport or circuit racing. 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 RS was built so that Porsche could enter racing formulae that demanded that a certain minimum number of production cars were made. Compared with a standard 911S, the Carrera 2.7 RS had a larger engine (2687 cc) developing 210 PS (207 hp/154 kW) with MFI, revised and stiffened suspension, a "ducktail" rear spoiler, larger brakes, wider rear wheels and rear wings. In RS Touring form it weighed 1075 kg (2370 lb), in Sport Lightweight form it was about 100 kg (220 lb) lighter, the saving coming from the thin-gauge steel used for parts of the bodyshell and also the use of thinner glass. In total, 1580 were made, comfortably exceeding the 500 that had to be made to qualify for the vital FIA Group 4 class. 49 Carrera RS cars were built with 2808 cc engines producing 300 PS (221 kW).
911 Carrera RS (1973 and 1974)
A 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS
These models, valued by collectors, are considered by many to be the greatest classic 911s all-time. RS stands for Rennsport in German, meaning motorsport or circuit racing. 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 RS was built so that Porsche could enter racing formulae that demanded that a certain minimum number of production cars were made. Compared with a standard 911S, the Carrera 2.7 RS had a larger engine (2687 cc) developing 210 PS (207 hp/154 kW) with MFI, revised and stiffened suspension, a "ducktail" rear spoiler, larger brakes, wider rear wheels and rear wings. In RS Touring form it weighed 1075 kg (2370 lb), in Sport Lightweight form it was about 100 kg (220 lb) lighter, the saving coming from the thin-gauge steel used for parts of the bodyshell and also the use of thinner glass. In total, 1580 were made, comfortably exceeding the 500 that had to be made to qualify for the vital FIA Group 4 class. 49 Carrera RS cars were built with 2808 cc engines producing 300 PS (221 kW).
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It's actually going to be $250k USD if you guys can believe that. What I'd like to know is how the hell can Porsche even think about releasing a car like this especially in today's economy. Yes, the original '73 RS version might be worth $250k Euros but does that mean they have to offer the modern interpretation for nearly that much? In my opinion, no, they do not. Will they sell all 250 of them, probably.
I haven't seen whether they're going to bring this to the US or not. Seems to be Europe only, maybe just for now.
I haven't seen whether they're going to bring this to the US or not. Seems to be Europe only, maybe just for now.
Courtesy of Wikipedia
911 Carrera RS (1973 and 1974)
A 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS
These models, valued by collectors, are considered by many to be the greatest classic 911s all-time. RS stands for Rennsport in German, meaning motorsport or circuit racing. 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 RS was built so that Porsche could enter racing formulae that demanded that a certain minimum number of production cars were made. Compared with a standard 911S, the Carrera 2.7 RS had a larger engine (2687 cc) developing 210 PS (207 hp/154 kW) with MFI, revised and stiffened suspension, a "ducktail" rear spoiler, larger brakes, wider rear wheels and rear wings. In RS Touring form it weighed 1075 kg (2370 lb), in Sport Lightweight form it was about 100 kg (220 lb) lighter, the saving coming from the thin-gauge steel used for parts of the bodyshell and also the use of thinner glass. In total, 1580 were made, comfortably exceeding the 500 that had to be made to qualify for the vital FIA Group 4 class. 49 Carrera RS cars were built with 2808 cc engines producing 300 PS (221 kW).
911 Carrera RS (1973 and 1974)
A 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS
These models, valued by collectors, are considered by many to be the greatest classic 911s all-time. RS stands for Rennsport in German, meaning motorsport or circuit racing. 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 RS was built so that Porsche could enter racing formulae that demanded that a certain minimum number of production cars were made. Compared with a standard 911S, the Carrera 2.7 RS had a larger engine (2687 cc) developing 210 PS (207 hp/154 kW) with MFI, revised and stiffened suspension, a "ducktail" rear spoiler, larger brakes, wider rear wheels and rear wings. In RS Touring form it weighed 1075 kg (2370 lb), in Sport Lightweight form it was about 100 kg (220 lb) lighter, the saving coming from the thin-gauge steel used for parts of the bodyshell and also the use of thinner glass. In total, 1580 were made, comfortably exceeding the 500 that had to be made to qualify for the vital FIA Group 4 class. 49 Carrera RS cars were built with 2808 cc engines producing 300 PS (221 kW).
these cars are what Porsche is all about. light and quick on the track. you guys can have all your 9 million HP turbo's I'll go for 200hp 2000lb car anyday
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The 73 RS is the quintessential Porsche. Mark, you are right, it's not all about horsepower and honestly, today's sports cars are going crazy with the HP wars. Do you really need 500HP? Instead of adding power, they should make the cars lighter!
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Nice to meet you too, R T.....
@ Busta Rib - I agree with you on making the cars lighter! Too many cars are based off the scarf-and-barf style of living, McDonalds. Hopefully, I will be able to profit enough money to get an RS...most likely at GT3.
Warning, n00b!....Don't read past this point, R T.
If the Sport Classic was as revolutionary as it was back then, it seems fine to price it that high. Was this meant to be an RS, or just be a trophy? I'm wondering because if you throw the GT3 RS into the mix... then the Sport Classic seems like a growth caused by Americium.
@ Busta Rib - I agree with you on making the cars lighter! Too many cars are based off the scarf-and-barf style of living, McDonalds. Hopefully, I will be able to profit enough money to get an RS...most likely at GT3.
Warning, n00b!....Don't read past this point, R T.
If the Sport Classic was as revolutionary as it was back then, it seems fine to price it that high. Was this meant to be an RS, or just be a trophy? I'm wondering because if you throw the GT3 RS into the mix... then the Sport Classic seems like a growth caused by Americium.