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FOR SALE
1973 PORSCHE RS M471 LIGHTWEIGHT
Concours Level Restoration With No Modifications
One of the most significant and sought-after air-cooled 911s ever produced, the RS 2.7 was the first of the line to feature the “Carrera” moniker. The name honored Porsche’s success at the Carrera Panamericana rally of the early 1950s, while this was also the first 911 to wear the now-famous “RS” designation, which stands for “Rennsport”—or “motor racing”—in German. Aptly named, the Carrera RS 2.7 stemmed from Porsche’s efforts in the early 1970s to create a 911 for FIA Group 4 competition, which required 500 road-going examples for homologation. As such, the Carrera RS 2.7 blurred the lines between road car and race car, establishing a revered legacy for the 911 that endures to this day.
To create the RS 2.7, Porsche increased displacement of the 2.4-litre, flat-six engine from the 911 S to 2.7 litres, added Bosch mechanical fuel-injection, and lined the cylinders with low-friction Nikasil. Output was a claimed at 210 brake horsepower and 188 ft lb of torque, while stiffer suspension, larger brakes and larger wheels improved chassis dynamics. The exterior featured wider wings, a redesigned front bumper, and a distinctive “ducktail”—the first factory spoiler ever attached to the sloping rear end of a 911. Porsche offered the M471 “Lightweight” or “Lightweight Sport” conversion to further elevate the RS 2.7’s performance envelope. This factory option reduced the car’s weight considerably by using thinner steel for the body panels, thinner glass for the windows, lighter fibreglass bumpers, and racing seats. In addition, the sound insulation, rear seats, radio, dashboard clock, and other interior fittings were jettisoned. Even the Porsche crest badge on the bonnet and bumper trim moldings were replaced with lighter decals. A less extreme “M472” Touring conversion offered the lightweight body but retained interior creature comforts.
Only 200 of the 1580 RS’s were ordered with “M471”-specification Lightweight conversion, making the example offered here quite rare indeed. Even more rare is the fact this is a one of only four RS Lightweights ever painted in the extremely rare RS color of black.
This car was recently subjected to a no expense spared bare tub restoration in France by the past owner and is now completely sorted both mechanically and cosmetically. In concours condition this is an extremely rare and desirable RS Lightweight one should not miss with its matching number engine. Only 500 kms since the restoration was completed and now ready for road or the show field. Car is 100% documented and has zero modifications. Restoration images available upon request as well as an inspection report by the one of the worlds leading RS experts.
Please note that the seats pictured in the car are not the ones that come with the sale. The original (and rare) factory lightweight seats have been re-installed. They were out for detailing during the photo shoot. Photos of the seat available upon request.
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