VIN: the Paris, Geneva & London Motor Show Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera RS chassis 9113600016
History of chassis 9113600016
Chassis 9113600016 was one of eight 2.7-litre Carrera RS prototypes. It was also the first of 17 examples built to the super lightweight RS H trim.
These RS H variants tipped the scales at just 960kg which was 15kg less than the Sport derivative (option code M471). The weight saving was thanks primarily to a lighter passenger seat, narrower wheels, simpler upholstery and an extremely basic level of equipment.
9113600016 was completed in July 1972 and registered LEO-ZA 64. It was painted Grand Prix White and configured with blue graphics to match the blue wheel centres.
Porsche retained the car for promotional purposes. To this end, it made the model’s international salon debut at the Paris Motor Show in October 1972. Subsequent appearances followed at the Geneva Motor Show (March 1973) and London Motor Show (October 1973).
The first owner purchased chassis 9113600016 off the Porsche stand at the London Motor Show. It may subsequently have been used for rallying in the UK and Ireland prior to heading off to the USA.
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