Magazine Extras:
Porsche released the now legendary Carrera RS 2.7 in readiness for the 1973 model year. Fifty years on, we can look back at a strong suite of road-legal, race-inspired 911s able to trace their DNA back to the ducktailed homologation special. Today’s Rennsports, however, have become somewhat burdened by size, weight and a wealth of electronic driver aids, all of which are dictated by modern safety standards, a result of engine output increasing exponentially.
Not so with the first-generation 997 GT3 RS, which expertly straddles the analogue and digital eras of Porsche production. With this in mind, we brought together one of the first five hundred Carrera RS 2.7s (build number 433, in fact) and a super-low mileage 997 GT3 RS. You might think comparing 911s separated by more than three decades is a tough call, but these zesty coupes have more in common than one might consider at first glance.
This issue of 911 & Porsche World features a wide range of Porsches spanning the manufacturer's entire history — not only do we spend quality time (both on- and off-road) with the brand-new 992 Dakar, we return to New England to check out the trio of air-cooled classics owned by Def Leppard guitarist, Vivian Campbell. In between, we get up close and personal with a 944 S2, present a 924 Turbo buying guide and demonstrate what's involved in removing an M97 flat-six from a 997-generation 911. Enjoy the magazine.
Issue Summary:
From early 356 to the new 911 Dakar, this issue of the world's best-selling monthly Porsche magazine showcases a huge variety of Porsches spanning the manufacturer's entire history.
Top 3 Issue Features:
POWER OF RELATIVITY - Separated by thirty-three years, the Carrera RS 2.7 and 997 GT3 RS share Porsche’s crucial ‘road racer’ DNA. We pair one of the first five-hundred RS 2.7's with a super-low mileage first-generation 997 GT3 RS. The cars are more similar than you might think.
THE MAGIC NUMBER - Last month, we showcased four of the outstanding water-cooled 911s owned by Def Leppard guitarist, Vivian Campbell. GT3- and RS-badged beasts aren’t the only flavours of Porsche he’s passionate about, as we discovered when returning to his home in New England to check out his 356 Speedster, modified 356 coupe and early 911 S.
BUYING GUIDE: 924 TURBO - A sharp rise in the value of turbocharged retro Porsches has seen the 924 Turbo evolve from one of the marque's most overlooked sports cars to a much appreciated modern classic. In this detailed buying guide, we highlight what you need to be aware of when on the hunt for a 924 Turbo to call your own.
Magazine Extras:
Porsche released the now legendary Carrera RS 2.7 in readiness for the 1973 model year. Fifty years on, we can look back at a strong suite of road-legal, race-inspired 911s able to trace their DNA back to the ducktailed homologation special. Today’s Rennsports, however, have be....
