Vehicle Description
Motorcar Studio is pleased to offer this 1973 Porsche 911 RSR
tribute finished in Gulf-Porsche livery. This RSR was built to
exacting standards in Italy using a longhood 1973 911T, and
finished with many correct details that set it apart from the other
builds and backdated cars on the market. A photo-documented build
book details the process from the disassembled, glass-out tub being
prepped through the finished product. This 911 was built as an
homage to the Gulf Oil liveried 917K race cars, and of course to
the 52 factory-produced 1973 RSRs. A well-known and admired car
within Porsche circles and regularly seen at events such as Werks
Reunion, it has been with the same Atlanta owner since he imported
it in 2016.
This RSR is fitted with a 2.8 liter, MFI, twin-plug engine (7R
case) built by Mittelmotor of Germany at a cost of over 29,000
Euros. Dyno tested to approximately 280hp when built, it's mated to
a 915 gearbox with newer clutch kit and fitted with RSR headers and
Dansk/RSR wide muffler. Recent compression and leak down numbers
show 165-170 psi across all cylinders and leak numbers of four
percent or less.
The owner has never tracked this car, but has enjoyed it for
spirited driving and shows. He (and we) are impressed with how
usable the power band is - unlike many "hot" motors, you can lope
around town at 2500 rpm all day long with plenty of torque and no
drama. Or put your foot in it and you are treated to a glorious
intake/exhaust note and gobs of power that comes on hard at high
rpm - this is the perfect engine for a car like this (see
video).
Under the big-flared bodywork are 9x15 and 11x15 RSR-finished
Fuchs-style wheels wearing nearly new and period correct Michelin
TB5 tires. A front-mounted oil cooler is protected by a
stainless-steel screen and the oil filter has been relocated with
993 hardware. Hood and fender mounted Cibie driving/fog lights are
wired to proper dash mounted switches. Front aluminum S calipers
with Padgid pads and Koni shocks, through-the-hood fuel filler and
lightweight RSR tank. Inside, the FIA certified cage has a bolt-in
front section which is currently removed but available. Other
details include a 10k RPM tach, 300kph speedometer, double-wrapped
380mm steering wheel, lightweight seats and door cards, Lexan side
windows with leather pulls and Sparco harnesses.
This RSR tribute impresses both in its finish quality and driving
dynamics; it's certainly one of the most exciting early 911s we
have driven but lacks the "actively trying to kill you" feel of the
dedicated track cars we have experienced. A detailed build book
along with import documentation, engine build invoice, dyno
numbers, compression numbers and recent service records accompany
the sale. Street legal and currently registered in Georgia - ready
for immediate street, motorsport or show use. Given the '73 tub and
twin-plug MFI 2.8 it's as close to a real RSR as you can get
without spending seven figures.
For more information about this Gulf 1973 Porsche 911 RSR tribute
for sale at Motorcar Studio in Atlanta, please call
404-692-5250.