Vehicle Description
1978 Porsche 911 '75 RSR Spec Tribute
Designer: Dr. Ferdinand "Ferry" Porsche
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Estimate: $50,000 - $75,000
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Chassis Number: 9118202152
Decoded: 911=Model; 8=1978; 2=911SC; 0=Coupe; 2152=Unit
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Engine: 3.6L SOHC H6S
Fuel Injected/424 bhp
6-Speed Manual Transmission
Four Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes
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Odometer: 180,800 miles
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Vintage Qualified and Veteran Racer
Attention to Safety and Detail
More Powerful Than the Originals
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The Model: After the Porsche 917 had been banned, Porsche went to
work to develop a competition vehicle that was based on its
production 911 platform. When the RS was released for 1972, it was
considered nearly unbeatable. Dedicated to making a good thing
better, in 1974 the 3.0L RSR was unleashed. Not only did the
factory campaign these cars, but a number of these were sold to
private concerns that wanted to not only just go racing, but win it
as much as possible. Starting with a basic stock 911 shell, the
wheel arches were flared, a front spoiler added which contained the
oil-cooler, and the "whale-tail" rear spoiler the major external
modifications. A major suspension component for the RSR was the use
of coil springs rather than torsion bars used previously. Also,
added at the factory was an aluminum roll-cage which offered the
driver maximum safety. Most of the victories racked up by the RSR
was done by private owners as the factory boys were busy conjuring
up their next machine. Today, an original RSR commands premium
values and are highly prized by those who own them.
The Car: According to the consignor of this tribute to the mighty
RSR, the builder wanted a car that looked and performed like the
original. No expense was spared in this creation of what this
legend should be. Starting with a solid 1978 911SC coupe he had
proper body modifications applied to replicate what the factory had
done to the real cars. This vehicle is built to race and as such
weight is of a major concern. All the regular production glass
windows were replaced with Plexiglass, as were the original racers,
and attention to detail was paid to the application of an authentic
rear spoiler "whale tail". Power is supplied by a 1997 vintage 3.6L
engine which was factory rated at a whopping 424 HP, even more than
the original 3.0L H6 had supplied. A full SCCA/SVRA spec roll cage
was added and should some daring soul wish, there is a passenger
seat installed. Proper wide-width Fuchs wheels completed this
package. This car has not been a trailer queen and the consignor
supplied us with several photos of this car in action. Qualified to
take part in most vintage racing events in the USA, this could be
your ticket for the best thrill ride ever offered to mankind.
