1974 911 S Becomes 3.0-Liter RSR Ripping Replica
Filled with period-correct parts and features, this build is a fantastic tribute to the sought-after Porsche 911 3.0 RSR.
911 3.0 RSR
The '70s Porsche 911 3.0 RSR is among the most legendary iterations of the iconic marque. The incredible racing pedigree includes accolades such as bringing home the win at the 24 hours of Daytona in 1975 as well as winning the Trans-Am and IMSA Championships in 1974. It's no surprise that any of the 50 examples build by the manufacturer command million-dollar bids.
Replica
For those of us who don't have that kind of cash laying around, a beautifully-built replica like this one is a great alternative. The build was completed using a period-correct shell. But the 1974 Porsche 911 S body has been completely transformed and equipped with all the right mechanical elements to make this a proper tribute to the original.
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Body Work
This re-creation of the legendary RSR took place in 2007. The 911 S received alterations to the body courtesy of Auto Knoll including wider fenders, custom front, and rear bumpers, the big ducktail spoiler, and center-fill fuel tank opening.
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Air-Cooled Power
Obviously, the body wasn't the only part of the Porsche that was altered during the build. Paying homage to the 3.0 RSR, the replica was equipped with a 3.0-liter flat-six air-cooled boxer engine that is capable of producing 320 horsepower in its current state.
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Built for Performance
The engine and transmission were built specifically for the application of this replica. California-based air-cooled Porsche experts at Supertec are responsible for that work, which reportedly cost a total of $41,700. Other high-performance features include adjustable H&R coilover suspension, also true to the original race car.
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No-Nonsense Interior
The interior was stripped out for the most part, with the exception of the dashboard. Lightweight Recaro bucket seats are in place, flanked by four-point OMP harnesses. A Momo steering wheel and a Wevo shifter are the driver's most prominent touchpoints. An FIA-approved roll cage supports the chassis. In fact, the car has been granted an FIA Historic Technical Passport (HTP) in class GTS27.
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Ready to GO
At the time this car was listed for sale, it showed 6,199 km (3,852 miles) on the odometer. The engine received a thorough rebuild at around 5,000 km, as well. All told, this is a truly impressive replica of the famous Porsche race car. And legalized for road use since 2011, the new owner is surely enjoying lots of smiles per miles behind the wheel of this beast.
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