1976 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI in Scotts Valley, California

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1976 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI
VIN: 91166069043

Rare and extremely limited production - 113 coupes for final year created by Porsche as special edition
Documented major mechanical and cosmetic restoration by Porsche AG carried out in 1986
Legendary Carrera RS-derived mechanical fuel injected, 2.7L aircooled flat six - 210HP
Original specification Bitter 'Chocolate' Brown with Cinnamon leatherette interior, plaid cloth inserts
Matching numbers MFI engine per Porsche Certificate of Authenticity
Only 373 miles added over the last 8 years with most recent caretaker
Documented maintenance over the last 8 years totaling $8,869.04
5-speed manual transmission
Includes tools, jack, spare wheel/tire

If you were Porsche and had just released one of the most successful street sports cars, the 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS, what would you do for the next year? For U.S. drivers, you would have gotten the short end of the stick and been relegated to CIS fuel injection and stringent emissions on your 911, leading to cars that were more fuel efficient but not as powerful or as quick. For the rest of the world that wasn't being subjected to as harsh of emissions regulations as the U.S., Porsche was able to offer a higher powered and faster version: the Carrera 2.7 MFI. Producing 210hp from its 2.7L flat-six air cooled engine, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, the 2.7 MFI was essentially a Touring Carrera RS that had been dressed up in Porsche's new G-body platform. With a curb weight identical to the outgoing 1973 Carrera RS Touring with the same potent 2.7L flat six engine, the Carrera 2.7 MFI was Porsche's latest in street engineering.

The magic producing the 210hp from the 2.7L flat-six engine in the rear of the 911 was down to the Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection system. With a unique sound, instantaneous throttle response, and increased power, it was far superior in helping create a more powerful engine than early computerized systems such as the K-Jet systems on U.S. cars with more emissions equipment. With an impressive 0-60 time, it was an exceptionally quick vehicle for its time. A forbidden fruit to the United States, Porsche never imported the cars during its production, spanning only three years from 1974 to 1976. In 1974 and 1975 only an estimated 1,011 and 509 examples of the 2.7 MFI were built, establishing the car as a rare and more modern version of the beloved Touring Carrera RS. However, this 1976 Porsche Carrera 2.7 MFI was part of just one of 113 built entirely for only the German market.

This 1976 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI was one of 113 examples built for the German market. According to the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity information, this car was optioned with Bitter 'Chocolate' Brown with a Cinnamon Leatherette interior. It also included a front cassette compartment, rear wiper, manual transmission, electric windows, and dunlop tires. It was also reported that the polished lip Fuchs wheels were optioned at the time of delivery. It was purchased by its first owner in Germany, who enjoyed the car for many miles. In 1986, a Mr. Thomas Morton approached Porsche's restoration department in Stuttgart, Germany.. Over 10 pages of documents from Porsche in German outline the restoration process via an extensive list of components and materials used, resulting in a fantastic restoration by the factory. This total comprehensive process in 1986 cost approximately $28,000, or DM60,906.79.

The 911 was then imported to the United States via a dealership, who then sold the car to German racing driver and team owner Willi Kauhsen, and the Bitter Chocolate Brown car found its way back to Germany for several years. Kauhsen, famous for driving Porsche 917/10 amongst other legendary race cars, received a letter from Porsche in 2009 with information similar to a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, whereas a Porsche COA was ordered in 2013. In 2018 the car was purchased by a Texas-based Porsche collector, who kept the car in his possession for 7 years. During this time he added just over 370 miles to the odometer, ensuring that the car was regularly serviced properly and that any items needing addressing were taken care of. During his ownership, the 911 received oil changes, hydraulic fluid flushes, engine tuning, brake caliper rebuild and restoration, and addressing minor fuel and brake fluid leaks, and other various services.

Upon arrival at Canepa, the Carrera 2.7 MFI was thoroughly inspected both cosmetically and mechanically through the "Canepa Difference" process, determining what would be carried out next. The car was sent to Canepa's award-winning detail department where the car was raised up and washed by hand, ensuring that the underside was spotless. After returning to the ground, the Bitter 'Chocolate" Brown paint was given a multi-foam pad polish to enhance the luster of the paint. The leatherette interior, along with plaid seat inserts, was given a similar level of attention. Once its cosmetics were completed, it was brought inside to be inspected mechanically and test driven, where it was given a clean bill of health and was an excellent example of the 1976 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI lineage.

With a heart of the legendary 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS, but with updated styling and comfort upgrades from Porsche's next generation G-body platform, the 1976 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI has a winning combination of enjoyment, collectability, and style. Ready to be enjoyed for another 50 years, celebrating its birthday in 2026, this Carrera MFI sits amongst some of the finest air-cooled Porsches ever made.