1974 Porsche 911 2.7R Lightweight
2,020 lbs with half tank of fuel
Chassis 9114101723
In 1967, Porsche stripped a 911 down to the essentials and built the 911R - an ultra lightweight, race focused version of the F-series “longhood” 911. The 911R received a more powerful engine, fiberglass body panels, lexan/plexi windows and various other modifications to increase its power-to-weight ratio. Porsche only made about 20 of these examples and the G-series that followed in 1974 went the other direction: heavier, safer, bumpered to comply with DOT regulations. The 911R never made the jump, however, this car answers what would have happened if it had.
The Build:
The perfect base to start the build was of course the lightest spec G-series - an early, narrow, factory sunroof delete car. As per the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, this car was originally Irish Green. Wanting to stay true to its roots, the car was finished in single-stage Toyota TRD Army Green - a color that no one would have thought looked so good on a vintage Porsche. Paint & body were done when the car was completely disassembled, so the engine bay, front trunk, wheel wells, etc were also done as well and looks very tidy - underneath is just as clean as the exterior. From there on out, the 911R formula was taken very seriously - add power, subtract weight. The fiberglass body panels were professionally sectioned and custom fit to ensure OEM-like panel gaps. These body gaps are better than most factory 911’s out there - true craftsman work.
Drivetrain:
Chassis:
Body:
Interior:
This 911 is sorted and ready to rip. The car feels incredibly nimble to drive and, at only 2,020 lbs, you don’t need a lot of power to go fast. Combine that agility with the induction sound from the Weber carbs, the fast/free revving from the lightweight flywheel and you get a visceral vintage racing experience that is difficult to express with words. The paint is in great shape, shines beautifully and, by nature of single stage paint, has a few very minor flaws throughout. This is a car for the driver or collector who already knows the difference between a tribute and a caricature. It isn't presented as a factory car, because it isn't one — it's presented as what it is: a thoughtfully executed realization of the 911R formula that Porsche never carried into the G-series, done by someone who understood exactly why the original worked. That is where the name 2.7R was born - a reimagined version of “what might have been”
$114,900
Please call or text 305-790-5197 for more information
Nationwide shipping available
2,020 lbs with half tank of fuel
Chassis 9114101723
In 1967, Porsche stripped a 911 down to the essentials and built the 911R - an ultra lightweight, race focused version of the F-series “longhood” 911. The 911R received a more powerful engine, fiberglass body panels, lexan/plexi windows and various other modifications to increase its power-to-weight ratio. Porsche only made about 20 of these examples and the G-series that followed in 1974 went the other direction: heavier, safer, bumpered to comply with DOT regulations. The 911R never made the jump, however, this car answers what would have happened if it had.
The Build:
The perfect base to start the build was of course the lightest spec G-series - an early, narrow, factory sunroof delete car. As per the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, this car was originally Irish Green. Wanting to stay true to its roots, the car was finished in single-stage Toyota TRD Army Green - a color that no one would have thought looked so good on a vintage Porsche. Paint & body were done when the car was completely disassembled, so the engine bay, front trunk, wheel wells, etc were also done as well and looks very tidy - underneath is just as clean as the exterior. From there on out, the 911R formula was taken very seriously - add power, subtract weight. The fiberglass body panels were professionally sectioned and custom fit to ensure OEM-like panel gaps. These body gaps are better than most factory 911’s out there - true craftsman work.
Drivetrain:
- 2.7L flat-6 engine
- 915 manual gearbox
- Weber 40IDA carburetors
- RSR clutch & lightweight flywheel
- Dansk race headers
- Sport muffler (dual exit)
- Lightweight RSR fan shroud
Chassis:
- Lowered ride height
- Koni shocks
- Elephant Racing 2-piece spring plates
- Upgraded torsion bars (23mm/31mm)
- 20mm front / 18mm rear sway bars
- Turbo tie rods
- RSR weld-in front strut tower brace
- 16x6/7 Fuchs with Porsche Weissgold finished centers
- Toyo Proxes R888R tires
- New brake calipers, lines & rotors
- All suspension components removed and refinished before reinstallation. New ball joints, bushings, & hardware went in on every component - every nut & bolt
Body:
- Fiberglass hood, fenders, doors, decklid & bumpers
- Polycarbonate windows (rear, louvered quarters, sides, front wing window)
- Only glass is the front windshield
- RSR hood pins & rubber decklid hold-downs
- OEM 914 fog lights as Rally/Driving lights
- H4 headlights with custom aluminum safety tabs
- Front bumper upper & lower cutouts with 914 grilles for additional cooling
Interior:
- Fiberglass dash & door tops
- RS door panels
- GTS Classic lightweight RSR bucket seats
- RS lightweight carpet kit with sound deadening removed
- Custom leather straps to manually pull up & down windows
- Custom leather door checks
- Aluminum early style lower dash trim using 914 dash vents centrally located providing excellent in-cabin airflow
- Vintage Nardi leather steering wheel
- New black headliner
This 911 is sorted and ready to rip. The car feels incredibly nimble to drive and, at only 2,020 lbs, you don’t need a lot of power to go fast. Combine that agility with the induction sound from the Weber carbs, the fast/free revving from the lightweight flywheel and you get a visceral vintage racing experience that is difficult to express with words. The paint is in great shape, shines beautifully and, by nature of single stage paint, has a few very minor flaws throughout. This is a car for the driver or collector who already knows the difference between a tribute and a caricature. It isn't presented as a factory car, because it isn't one — it's presented as what it is: a thoughtfully executed realization of the 911R formula that Porsche never carried into the G-series, done by someone who understood exactly why the original worked. That is where the name 2.7R was born - a reimagined version of “what might have been”
$114,900
Please call or text 305-790-5197 for more information
Nationwide shipping available
