Presented through RM Sotheby’s, this uncommon 911 Carrera RS 2.7 MFI could bring up to $400,000.

While the 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 takes the spotlight in the mid 911 expo, its prompt replacement is a vehicle to be desired too. The year 1974 presented the new G-series body, which included reexamined “influence” guards, a more limited hood, and different redesigns. Prominently, the first front and backsides, with which the 911 was conceived, were supplanted by a bulkier plan that went on through 1989, when the 964 series dominated. Enter the uncommonly interesting Carrera 2.7 MFI (mechanical fuel infusion) detail.

The Carrera model was observable on account of bumpers broadened to oblige bigger Fuchs wheels. However what made the biggest difference, maybe, was happening under the ducktail motor cover. There, the 2.4-liter level six utilized in the T, E, and S models was developed to 2.7 liters, seen without precedent for the opposition based RS of the earlier year.

With 210 horsepower and Bosch mechanical fuel injection, it was designed to be machina non grata in the US market, where strict emissions rules conspired to stifle the growth of several European performance models, including the Carrera MFI. In actuality, the Carrera was also a rare sight in its native market. It was almost as rare as the 1973 RS 2.7, of which 1,508 were constructed, with only 1,633 produced.

As part of its December Luxury Week sale series, RM Sotheby’s will auction off a highly sought-after Carrera 2.7 MFI model on December 8 at its worldwide headquarters in New York. One of the rarest vehicles, chassis number 9114600478, was first painted in the Gulf livery of the manufacturer and had Midnight Leatherette sport seats with Shetland-tweed inlays throughout the interior.

Crucially for enthusiasts of Porsche, this vehicle still has its original 6640673 2.7-liter mechanically fuel-injected flat-six engine. This vehicle, which was marketed new in Verona, Italy, was an example of an Italian market vehicle. It came with Dunlop Sport tires and an optional limited-slip differential from the factory. The car is shown as traveling to Luxembourg in 2014 on the registration book that goes with it in Italian. After that, it was acquired by a Belgian collector, and in 2021 it was sent to the consignor.

The original vehicle order form, the Porsche Production Specification report, the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, a variety of tools, reproduction manuals, and literature are among the many pieces of extensive paperwork. With no reserve, this Gulf Blue ducktail fantasy is anticipated to bring in up to $400,000.

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