1974 Porsche 911 CARRERA 2.7 MFI COUPE

2,687cc SOHC Flat 6-Cylinder Engine
Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection
210bhp at 6,300rpm
5-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Desirable, limited-production '74 Carrera 2.7 MFI
*Beautifully restored in the factory-delivered livery
*Retains its matching-numbers, original 2.7 Bosch MFI engine
*Highly optioned example offered with books and tools


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Previewing at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California by appointment. Please contact [email protected] for scheduling.


THE PORSCHE 911 CARRERA

The legendary Porsche 911 RS of 1973 resulted from the factory's realization that the weight of its top-of-the-range 2.4-liter 911S production model restricted its development potential for racing. Therefore, it was decided to produce and homologate a special lightweight variant for competition purposes. The result was the 1973 Carrera RS (RennSport), which featured thinner-gauge metal in its doors, roof, trunk lid, and floors.

When the homologation targets had been met – and considerably more consumer demand satisfied than the 500-car production threshold specified for FIA homologation – the lightweight RS was discontinued after 1,590 units had been built. However, the Carrera name continued on Porsche's top-of-the-range model, and a limited number of high-performance lightweight Carreras emerged from 1974-1976 for European markets only. These "Euro Carreras" as they came to be known retained the legendary Type 911/83 2.7-liter, 210bhp engine with Bosch mechanical fuel injection (MFI), the same engine as fitted to the legendary 1973 Carrera RS 2.7 homologation special. They had the benefit of being offered in the fully trimmed new style 911 body shell, with a specification more akin to the M472 'Touring' designation of more opulently equipped '73 RS's. The tail spoiler was an option, and a Targa version of the Carrera 2.7 MFI was also offered.

In total, 1,647 Euro-spec MFI Carrera coupes were built during this three-year run, along with 631 Targas, for total production figures not vastly outnumbering that of the original 1973 Carrera RS. A US-spec Carrera was also offered, but with the vastly inferior CIS K-Jetronic injection system, it was down nearly 50 horsepower from the Euro-spec model, and thus simply wasn't an apples-to-apples comparison.


THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

According to the Porsche-issued Certificate of Authenticity on file, this particular Carrera 2.7 MFI was sequentially the 934th of just 1,011 examples built for the 1974 model-year. It is a late production example - the 91st to last produced – and it was completed under a special wish order issued in May of 1974. The original order was placed by Mitsuwa Motors, the official Porsche Distributer and main Service Center for Porsche in Japan. Delivery took place in June of 1974 and the car was road-registered later that month on Japanese plates "330 911." The original order requested a ROW (Rest of World Market), European version Carrera 2.7 MFI with left-hand drive steering. The order further specified the exterior color of Silver Metallic with negative Carrera graphics and the interior and headliner to be black with cloth-inserted sport seats, both left and right. Because it was built so late in the production run, this Carrera 2.7 MFI was delivered new with the 'whale tail' rear spoiler, rather than the previous year's less efficient 'duck tail' spoiler.

A very long list of standard options was ordered, and it was specifically requested that no sunroof would be fitted. Among the options were Japanese market equipment with 300kph speedometer, power windows and sideview mirror, air-conditioning, Koni shock absorbers instead of Boge, fog lights and Dunlop tires. With these many individual options, this is by far one of the most lavishly equipped examples completed. The Porsche remained carefully preserved, conserved and cared for under what is believed to have been single individual ownership for more than 40 years, before entering the U.S. in 2015. The car has since been treated to a comprehensive restoration and covered few kilometers since to assist in sorting and setting it up for any manner of enthusiastic show or road use.

One of only 1,011 Carrera 2.7 MFI Coupes produced during 1974, this wonderful 911 retains its matching-numbers original 2.7-liter MFI engine, and is offered with the original books and warranty card from Porsche Mitsuwa Motors, along with spare wheel and tools. With limited production numbers, a technical specification virtually identical to the 1973 Carrera RS 2.7, this striking Carrera is one of the fastest appreciating classic Porsche models, and for good reason. The glorious sound and instantaneous throttle response feel remarkable compared to the computerized injection systems of the later cars built in the 70s and 80s. In the December 1974 issue of Motor magazine, the Carrera 2.7 MFI was extensively tested, and they measured a 0-60 mph time of just 5.5 seconds, quite a performance in 1974.