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Half a century of the Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7

It has been half a century since one of the most popular Porsche cars began to attract attention with its appearance, entering the hearts of enthusiasts of the most popular car brand. It is a Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 and a special exhibition will be set up at the brand museum in Stuttgart and will run from September 20, 2022.

It all started back in 1973 when the Carrera RS 2.7 had its premiere and was named after 356 Carreras while the RS was developed to meet the homologation requirements in motorsport. The car was designed with a larger body that allowed more space for a larger engine compared to the previous 911 models, which now developed 210 hp (150 kW). It is equipped with new suspension, wider rear wheels and rear fenders for 185 / 70VR15 (front) and 215 / 60VR15 (rear) Pirelli Cinturato CN36 tires. For better aerodynamics and greater downforce, the designers have designed a duck tail. All this allowed the Carrera RS 2.7 to reach 62 mph in 5.8 seconds with a top speed of 152 mph (245 km / h).

In order to meet the sporty characteristics, which meant a reduction in weight below 1000 kg, thin steel and thinner glass were used in the construction of the car. All this resulted in the many victories that Carrera RS achieved in the FIA ​​races of Group 4.

Simply, the intention was a sports car that is also suitable for the road. The model was produced from 1973 to 1974, and only 1580 units were produced.

Source: Porsche

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Porsche 911 Big Sur

California-based Singer has so far offered wealthy customers around the world restored and modified Porsche models. Now, on social media, the company has presented the look of its latest creation 911 Big Sur.

Under the hood is a 4.0-liter engine with 390 hp (287 kW) and 315 lb-ft (427 Nm) of torque. It is a modified version of the 3.8-liter Cosworth engine. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission manufactured by Getrag Together. It reaches 62 mph in just 3.5 seconds.

The car is painted in Horizon blue, and every part of it is elegant and refined just as you might expect from a famous tuner. The blue color spills over into the interior as well, especially on the central ridge and sills.

The Porsche 911 Big Sur was made for a private customer who ordered electronically adjustable sports front seats upholstered in brown leather and fabric, while the back of the backrest is black. Brown leather covers the rear seats as well as the door panels.

With the design of this model, Singer paid tribute to Gulf Oil, Porsche’s sponsor from the 50’s and 60’s, which is especially known for the Porsche 917k model.

Source: Singer

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Porsche 911 SVSR Hoonipigasus with 1,400 HP

Ken Block is a famous rally driver who will take part in the Pikes Peak race again, but this time as the driver of a unique vehicle. Although under contract with Audi, it seems that he is allowed to “cheat” and get behind the wheel of a Porsche 911 SVSR Hoonipigasus. It should also be noted that the car was not made in Zuffenhausen and is reminiscent of the 1971 Porsche 910/20 “Pink Pig”.

The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is an extremely demanding 20-kilometer race consisting of 156 turns. The start of the race is at 1,440 and the finish at 4,300 meters above sea level.

The car is the result of the work of BBi Autosport, and is equipped with an adjustable suspension that uses GPS coordinates based on last year’s Pikes Peak telemetry. This makes it clear that Block will be driving his unique Porsche to Pikes Peak in Colorado at the PPO (Pikes Peak Open). It won’t be Block’s first Pikes Peak experience as he drove a 200 hp (147 kW) rally car in 2005. Also, in 2017, he appeared in the movie “Climbkhana: Pikes Peak” with a super powerful Ford Mustang Hoonicorn RTR V2 (1965) with 1,400 hp (1030 kW).

Like the aforementioned Ford Mustang RTR V2, the unique 1000 kg Porsche 911 SVSR also has 1,400 hp (1030 kW). It gets its power from a 4.0-liter twin-turbo engine, which is transmitted to both axles.

Source: Ken Block via Twitter