1973 AirCooled Porsche 911 2.7 RS Lightweight Coupe

            Back out on the road, the traffic disperses, the roads open up and speeds increase, yet we’re not even close to the velocity required to take advantage of Tilman’s spoiler. It’s the RS 2.7’s significantly beefed-up mechanical package that really makes the difference here. It might seem like standard 911 fare today, but the RS boasted a new staggered wheel- and-tyre set-up – with 185/70 VR15s up front and much wider 205/60 VR15s at the rear, to transmit far more power and torque. The RS’s rear wheelarches were made wider to suit the increase in track, and give the car its trademark muscular look.

The 2.7-litre flat-six isn’t short on low-end grunt, but really starts to wake up as the revs pass 4000rpm. Although it redlines at over 7000rpm, peak power arrives at 6300prm and, with torque peaking at a tad over 5000, it feels unfair to stretch far beyond 6500rpm. Yet it’s when exploring the upper reaches of the engine that you notice just how sharp the throttle is, so that blipping it on downshifts is an absolute joy.

That quick response also plays right into your hands when you start trying to make sense of the handling. The typically light 911 front end requires careful management through the corners, but you can use the super-sharp throttle to your advantage, influencing the attitude of the RS like nothing else. All the time the leather-covered slimline rim of the steering wheel is keeping you well-apprised of the situation. It actually feels like it’s working with you rather than constantly fighting you, which gradually helps you to build a decent amount of trust in the chassis.

Taken on: May 3, 2025

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