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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By Tyler Rampersaud – June 10, 2022

20 Years Later, The Cayenne Is One Of The Most Important ...

What started as a way to save a brand in trouble became one of its most legendary successes. All the way back in 1989, Ferry Porsche predicted that an off-road Porsche would be a success, and that prediction quickly became something Porsche would depend on when the brand saw some of its worst financial trouble in the mid-90s. The Porsche Boxster, the mid-engined sports car that eventually gave way to the Cayman and now the entire 718 range, alleviated some of this trouble in 1996, but it quickly became clear that the Boxster wouldn’t get Porsche out of the woods alone. That’s when the idea came about to make an SUV for the North American market, which was quite receptive to SUVs at the time. MUST READ: The Best Porsche 911s You Can Buy Today Developed in conjunction with the Volkswagen Touareg, the Cayenne and Touareg would have separate chassis setups and engines on the same platform. This ensured that even though the platform would be shared with Volkswagen, the Porsche Cayenne had a unique character, and even though it was an SUV, it was very much a Porsche. 20 years ago in 2002, the Cayenne was brought onto the road, and the result was an explosive success and what remains to be one of Porsche’s highest-selling models to this day, a luxurious, sporty, and dynamic SUV that distilled Porsche’s driving character and put it into an entirely new form. From the Cayenne, the even sportier Cayenne Turbo and Turbo S blossomed with more power and performance, as well as Porsche’s first hybrid, the Cayenne S E-Hybrid in 2010, which used a full hybrid system rather than a power-split hybrid that offered pure electric driving range and not only increased efficiency but also performance. Today, the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid improved on this foundation to be an incredibly formidable luxury performance SUV, able to get from 0-60 in just 3.8 seconds. The Cayenne also served as the base for rallying Porsches, and also the defiantly sporty Cayenne GTS. The Cayenne immediately became a success, delivering 35,000 examples each year in the first 8 years rather than the expected 25,000, and in 2020, the millionth Cayenne rolled off the assembly line, with over 80,000 Cayennes being sold in 2021. After 20 years, the Cayenne is still one of the most important Porsche models ever; it didn’t just save the brand, it changed it for the better. View All Porsche Cayennes For Sale Source: Porsche

By Jordan Aquistapace – June 09, 2022

PUMA x Porsche Launch The New Suede RS 2.7 Sneaker Collec...

The 500 pairs of each sneaker represents the first 500 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 models to sell out. This year marks a special occasion for the Porsche brand, it's the 50th Anniversary celebration of the iconic 911 Carrera RS 2.7. Defining itself as a legendary chassis within motorsports, Porsche enlists help from other industry-leading partners to commemorate the chassis developed on track for road use. PUMA nods its hat to Porsche's milestone by releasing an all-new Porsche Suede RS 2.7 Limited Edition Collection, featuring ten unique footwear designs that mimic classic factory color combinations from the production series of the Carrera RS. MUST-READ: Porsche Celebrates 50-Years of The Iconic 911 Carrera RS 2.7 The timeless PUMA Suede acts as the blank canvas for the special limited-edition release, limiting each colorway to only 500-pairs with extra incentives included directly from Porsche. A minimalistic low-profile design incorporates leather and suede to each upper with ‘Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Limited 1 of 500’ proudly stamped on the heel of each sneaker. With a fast feel and strictly limited release, the PUMA x Porsche Suede RS 2.7 features the same appeal as the actual Porsche model from the early 1970s. Along with the opportunity to own a piece of Porsche history, PUMA x Porsche sneaker owners will be granted free entry to the Porsche Museum until the end of 2022. While all colorways prove to be perfect for any collector or enthusiast, two of the styles (Orange/Black & Grand Prix White/Black) are exclusively available in The Netherlands and Japan. The new limited-edition PUMA x Porsche Suede RS 2.7 Collection is currently available by clicking the link below. The exclusive sneaker collection is set for an in-store at the Porsche Museum on June 10th. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury lifestyle releases and Porsche news. Shop PUMA x Porsche Source: PUMA

By Tyler Rampersaud – June 08, 2022

Porsche Acquires German eBike Manufacturer Fazua With Pla...

Porsche’s involvement in the eBike space just got much bigger with its latest acquisition. Back in January, Porsche bought a 20 percent stake in Fazua, an eBike company basked in Ottobrunn, Germany. Months later, Porsche has just announced that it has acquired all of Fazua’s shares, expanding its footprint in the eBike category. Fazua is known for developing light and small drive systems like the new Ride 60. Porsche’s involvement in the eBike industry includes ownership of a majority stake in Croatian eBike brand Greyp, as well. MUST READ: Porsche Unveils The Art of Dreams ‘Everywhereness’ At Milan Design Week 2022 Porsche plans to merge all of its eBike activities by establishing two joint ventures with Ponooc Investment B.V. The first is going to develop and manufacture Porsche-branded eBikes, and the second will create technology for the growing micro-mobility market. Also, Porsche plans to continue working with its partner, Rotwild, on their collaborative eBike models. Last year, Rotwild and Porsche released the Porsche eBike Sport and eBike Cross. The Porsches that come out of this investment and expansion might have two fewer wheels, but they’ll be made with just as much innovation. View All Porsches For Sale Source: Porsche

By Jordan Aquistapace – June 07, 2022

Porsche Unveils The Art of Dreams 'Everywhereness' At Mil...

Porsche's 911 Targa sits beautifully in a botanic setting. With dedication to automotive excellence and art, the Porsche brand showcases its timeless designs through an artistic expression titled ‘The Art of Dreams’. Originally launched in October 2021, the German automotive manufacturer creates art installations in major cities showcasing its timeless designs. Porsche is proud to present a piece by artist Ruby Barber as its next round of The Art of Dreams at Milan Design Week 2022. The exhibition takes on a botanic theme using nature and human-made spaces as its inspiration, with a magnificently restored 1972 Porsche 911 S 2.4 Targa as the main focus. MUST-READ: Porsche Brings A Special Taycan 4S Cross Turismo To The 2022 Porsche European Open The ‘Everywhereness’ installation presents the classic Porsche 911 Targa in a courtyard setting on a mirror platform with white flowers perfectly surrounding it. Ruby Barber expresses her love for Porsche and this project by saying, “Working with a brand like Porsche offers a wonderful opportunity to explore these connections with emphasis on technology, architecture, design and beauty”. The Art of Dreams: Everywhereness art exhibit by Porsche x Ruby Barber is on-scene in the courtyard of the Palazzo Clerici from June 6th to 12th during Milan Design Week 2022. View all of the current Porsche 911 Targa examples for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury lifestyle releases and Porsche news. View All Porsche 911 Targa For Sale Source: Porsche

By Tyler Rampersaud – June 03, 2022

Watch The Porsche 911 GT3 Manthey Cut Over 4 Seconds Off ...

The Porsche 911 GT3 is formidable on the track, but Porsche found a way to make it even better. With its racing-derived swan-neck wing, the extensive use of carbon fiber, and some of the greatest racing-focused innovations Porsche has ever poured into the 911, the Porsche 911 GT3 is an incredibly impressive car on the track, able to do a lap of the Nordschleife circuit of the Nürburgring in less than 7 minutes. However, Porsche and Manthey saw that there was still some room for improvement even with a car as powerful and dynamic as the 911 GT3, so in conjunction, the Manthey Performance kit was created to improve the GT3’s aerodynamics and chassis, and with the kit, the GT3’s Nürburgring lap time improved by more than 4 seconds, shaving it down to 6:55:737. MUST READ: Porsche x RIMOWA x Ben Radcliffe Introduce A Life-Size Porsche 934 Steel Tube Sculpture Manthey and Porsche started by increasing the downforce of the car. With larger aero components at the front of the car, and a wider swan-neck wing, and new carbon fiber components throughout, efficiency and downforce are increased significantly. In addition, Manthey developed a special four-way coilover suspension that is adjustable for optimal track performance, and along with the GT3’s optional lightweight wheels and Manthey’s racing brake pads, the 911 GT3 was able to improve its Nürburgring time by a total of 4.19 seconds. Currently, the Manthey Performance Kit is available in Europe but will expand to other markets soon. View All 911 GT3s For Sale Source: Porsche

By Jordan Aquistapace – June 01, 2022

Porsche x Sean Wotherspoon Unveil The Colorful Interior o...

A vibrant interior to match Porsche x Sean Wotherspoon's multi-color exterior. After recently announcing its art car collaboration with sneaker designer and Round Two store owner Sean Wotherspoon, Porsche continues to highlight the vivid color palette of the Taycan 4 Cross Turismo. While the automotive and streetwear worlds fell in love with the vibrant multi-color exterior finish, the interior seemed to be a hidden feature that Porsche and Sean were waiting to unveil as its own showcase. Porsche x Sean Wotherspoon are finally ready to present the colorful interior design of the new Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo art car. MUST-READ: Sean Wotherspoon x Porsche Unveil The Taycan 4S Cross Turismo Art Car With an exterior that presents a striking block style, the Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo by Sean Wotherspoon incorporates the same artistic qualities into the spacious interior of the crossover. The combinations of colors include Nash Blue, Sean Peach, Loretta Purple, and Ashley Green, with Cork on the dashboard, steering wheel, and center console that creates visual contrast. The roof lining, seat center inlays, and sun visors are upholstered with this material in Atacama Beige. The inspiration behind the project came directly from Sean’s deep dive into Porsche’s history of art cars, which he found in famous examples like Janis Joplin’s psychedelic Porsche 356 and Richard Phillip’s 911 RSR from 2019. The Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo by Sean Wotherspoon further defines the brand as an artistic vision aside from being a leader in sports car development. View all of the current Porsche Taycan models for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury lifestyle news and Porsche releases. View All Porsche Taycan For Sale Source: Porsche Newsroom

By Jordan Aquistapace – June 01, 2022

Porsche x RIMOWA x Ben Radcliffe Introduce A Life-Size Po...

Porsche art unseen like any other, featuring one of the most iconic 911 examples. Throughout its years as an automotive icon, the silhouette of the Porsche 911 proves to act as artistic inspiration aside from being a performance-focused sports car for the road and track. While there are countless art pieces, apparel, and other products that celebrate the 911, Porsche is proud to showcase a new form of art that highlights the 934 911. In collaboration with the luxury luggage professionals at RIMOWA and U.K. artist Benedict Radcliffe, Porsche introduces a full-size version of Radcliffe’s limited-edition 1:7 scale tube sculpture. MUST-READ: Amalgam Collection Announces Partnership With IndyCar, Reveals New Dallara Model The life-size example commemorates the timeless design of the Porsche 934 911 Turbo while paying homage to Benedict and his incredible craft of bringing art to life. Radcliffe is known for creating similar examples using other famous chassis like the Ferrari F40 and Lamborghini Countach. The steel tube frame features the same industrial feel that each RIMOWA luggage piece represents, perfectly blending luxury aspects with everyday functionality. With its most recent luggage collaboration with the German automotive manufacturer, it's only right that a RIMOWA x Porsche Hard-Carry Case Pepita sits pretty in the exoskeleton of its ‘frunk’. Adding authenticity to the art piece, a set of period-correct Porsche web sport wheels are fit to complete its look. View all of the current Porsche 934 inventory for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury lifestyle releases and Porsche news View All Porsche 911 For Sale Source: @benedictradcliffe IG

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 27, 2022

Porsche Celebrates 20-Years of The Cayenne, The 959 Succe...

Porsche's icon SUV stands right beside the 959. While the 911 platform defines itself as Porsche’s most iconic model in its historic fleet of performance cars, the adventurous Cayenne continues its legacy as a close second for the German automotive manufacturer. Porsche is proud to celebrate the Cayenne’s 20th Anniversary with a look back on its humble beginnings as the brand’s first production luxury SUV, which now features five generations that showcase its innovation and evolution. Finding its footing under design and performance aspects from the 959, the Porsche Cayenne now stands as the possible successor to the famous 1980s supercar. The idea behind developing the Cayenne began as Project ‘Colorado’, a joint partnership between Porsche and Volkswagen that would introduce an all-new Touareg off-roader. Porsche established its efforts by designing two in-house V8 engines, a 4.5-Liter Naturally Aspirated V8 and an upgraded version that generates more power from a twin-turbocharged system. MUST-READ: Which Porsche Macan Is Best? We Tested Them All For You The first-generation Porsche Cayenne was nicknamed the E1 and shares various similarities with the Dakar Rally 959, being an off-road platform that can withstand desert racing events as well as everyday driving. The most impressive area of the Cayenne fall under chassis technology, where the SUV showcases its true versatility and durability. The 2002 Porsche Cayenne came fit with state-of-the-art features like an electronically controlled all-wheel-drive system, air suspension, lockable center differential, a gearbox with a genuinely low-range transfer mode, and anti-roll bars that could be hydraulically-decoupled in difficult terrain. Someone on-scene during the birth of the Cayenne was Porsche development driver Walter Röhrl, who expressed his astonishment by saying "I thought they weren't serious. I was sure it couldn't manage these gigantic obstacles. But it did. That really impressed me.” Now 20-years later, Röhrl visits Porsche to see and feel all the Cayenne and Panamera generations in front of him in the pit lane of the Leipzig Experience Centre. Needless to say after experiencing the comfort, technology, and performance of the new models, Walter Röhrl extends a huge congratulations to the achievement of the development team at Porsche. View all of the current Porsche Cayenne examples for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury lifestyle and Porsche news. View All Porsche Cayenne For Sale Source: Porsche

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 25, 2022

Guntherwerks 400R Old Fashioned Commission Arrives at duP...

With design and performance at the pinnacle of Porsche's automotive excellence, Guntherwerks aims to enhance its driving experience. Delivered to its new home at duPont Registry Supercars in Miami, Florida, this is the Guntherwerks 400R Old Fashioned Commission. The bespoke configuration comes directly from the team in California, specially built as a Puerto Rico commission for its lucky new owner. Being one of the leading Porsche restoration modifiers, Guntherwerks aims for success by taking inspiration from the current RS range of cars and applying the same principles to the exclusive bespoke 993 builds. Utilizing modern day technology, that simply didn’t exist in the 90’s, Guntherwerks started their journey to redefine an Icon. The 400R Old Fashioned exterior features a vibrant Mandarin Orange paint finish with exposed blue carbon fiber accents. duPont REGISTRY Its driver-oriented interior presents a matching orange and blue design, showcasing Guntherwerks' close attention to detail with accented leather and deviated stitching. The use of weight-saving exposed blue carbon fiber finds its way into the 400R’s one-of-a-kind dash board, full-carbon bucket seats, Guntherwerks' design carbon steering wheel, and additional trim components. Regarding the 400R Old Fashioned Commission's arrival, the President of duPont REGISTRY Supercars, Victor Gomez IV, commented: "Thanks to the incredible team at Guntherwerks, we were able to commission this bespoke 400R for a very special client and could not be happier." duPont REGISTRY Offering the best of both worlds, Guntherwerks fits the upgraded 993 Porsche with a modern 4.0-Liter meticulously developed by Rothsport of Oregon. The naturally-aspirated flat-six engine platform produces over 400+ horsepower and 330-lb ft of torque at a 7,800rpm redline. The state-of-the-art engine management system is controlled through the 993’s traditional 6-speed manual Getrag G50 transmission, which is reborn with custom gear ratios for optimum performance.

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 25, 2022

Porsche Celebrates 50-Years of The Iconic 911 Carrera RS 2.7

The Porsche race car developed for the road. Although Porsche’s historic fleet features a long list of automotive icons, there are a few models that hold extreme significance for collectors, owners, and enthusiasts. Alongside examples like the 959, Carrera GT, and 918 Spyder, the Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 establishes itself as the fastest German production car of its day. Porsche is proud to celebrate 50-Years of the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 by looking back on the 911 variant that helped change the way we look at racing and rallying. Making its debut at the Pairs Motor Show in 1972, the special edition 911 became the product of 15 dedicated Porsche engineers with a focus on pushing the boundaries of both design and performance. The production model was the first chassis to receive a front and rear spoiler to enhance power and aerodynamics, which led to it being the first 911 to be christened ‘Carrera’. Porsche Newsroom As an entry into the motorsport world, Porsche’s initial plan was to build 500-examples to homologate the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 for Group 4 Special GT cars. After its road approval and acceptance into customer racing events, the original 500-chassis were all sold within two months. A total of 1,580 examples were built, and once the 1,000th vehicle had been made, the Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 was homologated for Group 3 as well as Group 4. Included in the production series of Porsche's new addition was the available M471 package, an option that added 200 lightweight ‘Sport’ versions to the mix. A further 55 examples of the racing version, 17 base vehicles, and 1,308 touring versions (M472) were built. Porsche Newsroom The Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 features a 2.7-Liter Flat-Six fuel-injected engine that produces over 210-horsepower 188-ft lbs of torque to its rear wheels. Its traditional 5-speed transmission and 6,300 rpm top-line launch the 911 from 0-60mph in 5.8-seconds, making it the first production car to break the six-second mark set by the German trade journal ‘auto, motor und sport’. With a body made from thin sheet metal, thin windows, and plastic parts, Porsche was able to achieve a 152mph top speed because of its strategic weight reduction. Now viewed as one of the most highly sought-after Porsche examples, the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 gets its claim to fame as the race car developed for the road. Porsche is celebrating 50-Years of the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 with a special exhibition at the Porsche Museum on September 20th, 2022. View all of the current Porsche 911 Carrera RS examples for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury lifestyle releases and Porsche news. View All Porsche 911 Carrera RS For Sale Source: Porsche Newsroom

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