RS TURBO HISTORY
To keep the Porsche 911 at the forefront of racing competition in the early 70’s, Porsche turned to turbocharging and created the Carrera RSR Turbo which finished 2nd at Lemans in 1974. The 1975 911 Turbo was the first “production” car in Porsche’s history to be renowned for horsepower and top speed and could be considered Porsche’s first production hot-rod which utilized several features and components found on their racing cars. Throughout the years, the 911 Turbo is considered by many to be the quintessential sports car that embodies tradition, innovation and design.
Concept
“What if” Porsche developed the first 911 turbo as an evolution of the Carrera RSR Turbo that raced at Lemans in 1974. A turbo 911 that embodies the sports purpose heritage and simplicity of function. How would it look? How would it perform? How would it feel?
Configuration
The 3.0L turbo motor is the soul of the RS Turbo and is finely crafted in both beauty and performance. Rated at 420hp and 380 lbs-ft of torque at 3,400 rpm, this bespoke power unit is meticulously developed and assembled by Classic 9. Combined with a chassis curb weight of approx. 2,340 lbs., the RS Turbo delivers performance on par with some the most elite cars developed by Porsche.
SPECIFICATION
Engine & transmission features include:
Individual throttle bodies (ITB) induction
Custom Mahle pistons
Custom intercooler
Twin plug ignition
Motec engine management system
Custom stainless exhaust
G50 5-speed transmission with limited slip differential and special gear ratios. A 6-speed transmission is available per client’s request.
Build configuration:
Constructed from 911 chassis 1969-1989
Custom 9” front and 11” fender flares.
Custom front and rear bumpers.
Custom rear wing inspired by the turbo whale tail.
Wheels 9”x15” front and 11”x15” rims in two options.
Custom coilover suspension with performance bushings.
New, factory 930 calipers and rotors. For the discerning enthusiast, beautifully recreated RSR style calipers can be provided.
RSR inspired antiroll bars front and rear.
Remote oil cooler and custom cooling features.
New wire harness
LED headlights & tail lights
Custom cockpit gauges with LED lighting.
Leather dash, door panels & custom sport seats.
Custom German square weave carpet.
Custom paint with hand painted stripping and graphics.
Interior
The interior is crafted to embrace the simplicity of form and function that best characterizes the interiors of early Porsche 911’s. The seats are custom sports seats inspired by the touring/competition seats of the late 60’s and early 70’s. Clients can choose from a myriad of leather and fabric options to create the interior of their vision. Seats can be provided in Touring or Competition configurations and can be provided with heater strips for cool weather driving. Each seat is conceptually designed in house and meticulously assembled with a focus on detail. The rear seats are deleted in the spirit of Porsche’s sports purpose 911’s and custom German square weave carpet is installed throughout. The dash, door panels, sun visors and any other interior trim pieces are covered in supple leather. A custom milled stainless steel shift knob is artfully matched with a custom stitched Momo/Nardi steering wheel which provides the perfect connection to the car through its artful craftmanship.
Luggage Compartment
A unique feature that exemplifies Classic 9’s attention to detail is the front luggage compartment which is finished in a light weight perlon fabric molded to the contours of the chassis. A custom fuel tank, spare wheel/tire, front strut tie-bar and custom batter box are all standard features. The overall presentation of the compartment is highly refined, yet in character with the car.
Options
Electric air conditioning
ST style roll bar
Bluetooth stereo
6-speed transmission
Heated seats
Paint protection film (PPF)
