1972 Porsche 911 RS Outlaw, Chassis no. 9112101838

1972 Porsche 911 RS Outlaw
Chassis no. 9112101838
3,400cc SOHC Flat 6-Cylinder Engine
MegaSquirt programable Fuel Injection.
323bhp at 5,600rpm
5-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*323 HP Engine by noted Porsche engine specialist Dave Brown
*Offered with its Porsche-issued Certificate of Authenticity
*Classic RS looks with modern drivability
*Incredible outlaw build by Porsche Experts
*Great car for High-Speed Rallies, and Porsche Club events

THE PORSCHE 911

Porsche's long-running 911 arrived in 1964, replacing the 356. The latter's rear-engine layout was retained, but the 911 switched to unitary construction for the body shell and dropped the 356's VW-based suspension in favor of a more modern McPherson strut and trailing arm arrangement.

In its first incarnation, Porsche's single-overhead camshaft, air-cooled flat six displaced 1,991cc and produced 130bhp. Progressively enlarged and developed, it would eventually grow to more than 3-liters and, in turbo-charged form, put out well over 300 horsepower. The first of countless upgrades came in 1966 with the introduction of the 911S. Easily distinguishable by its stylish Fuchs five-spoked alloy wheels, the "S" featured a heavily revised engine producing 160bhp, the increased urge raising top speed by 10mph to 135mph.

A lengthened wheelbase, introduced in 1969, improved the 911's handling. Then, in 1970, the engine underwent the first of many enlargements—to 2.2-liters. The S's power output then was 180bhp, increasing to 190bhp with the introduction of the 2.4-liter engine for 1972. Tenacious adhesion, responsive steering, excellent flexibility, superb brakes, meticulous finish, and a solid, unburstable feel were just some of the virtues praised by Motor magazine in its test of a Porsche 911 in 1973.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This particular 911 left the factory in 1972 as a non-sunroof 911T. Much of its early history remains unknown, until it was found in a project state by the consigner in 2014. With its engine missing, it was decided to be used as the basis for a 911 Outlaw RS Tribute.

The first part of the process was entrusted to Backyard Legends in Concord, NC. All rust was removed, new steel panels from Restoration Designs, and steel flares with other fiberglass panels were purchased from TRE. The entire car was stripped to bare metal, then painted in Glasurit Gulf Blue.

Since the car was missing an engine, a 3.2-Liter unit from a 1985 Porsche was purchased. The rebuild of this unit was entrusted to noted Porsche engine specialist David Brown. The unit was fitted with new Mahle Barrels that increased the displacement to 3.4-liters. This engine was then fitted with Carrillo rods, forged JE piston, larger valves, and a 906 grind cam. The ignition system is MSD coil packs, with dual plugs, fuel delivery was handled by a MegaSquirt injection system , and PMO throttle bodies. This finished engine produced 323hp at the crank, and naturally this leads to a mind-blowing level of performance. To cope with the extra power, Dave Brown also attended to the transaxle; fully rebuilding the unit and fitting a Wevo shifter.

To ensure the car chassis was able to deal with the substantial power upgrade, former Brumos Crew Chief, Mike Colucci, was consulted. The car was fitted with new components by Elephant Racing (e.g. threaded body struts, new ball joints, hollow sway bars, and pole bronze control arms). In addition, the front suspension was lowered 19mm to increase road-holding. Von shocks and coils overs were also fitted. The braking is handled by 944 Turbo front calibers, and SC front calipers mounted in the rear. This has ensured that the car has the road-holding and braking to match its impressive power plant.

Lastly, the interior was entrusted to GTS Classics in Texas. This included new ST leather seats with perfo-rated leather centers, new dash, and with RS door panels. To complete the RS styling, the car was also fit-ted with RS carpets, headrests, and headliner. All gauges were then rebuilt by Palo Alto Speedometer and fitted in to a new re-trimmed dash.

The final assembly of the vehicle was entrusted to Porsche specialist CM Performance in Bessmer, NC. The end result of over a year's work is truly breathtaking. The 911 was first displayed at this past year's Werks Reunion at Amelia Island Concours, where it scored a second place in the 911 Outlaw class.

This particular outlaw 911 is a fantastic tribute to the legendary RS. Built on a genuine non-sunroof 1972 911, it is eligible for any number of Porsche Club events, or as an exciting weekend cruiser.

With and excellent power to weight ratio, powered by a 323hp fuel injected power plant, it offers over a hundred more horsepower than an actual 72 RS 911. Sure to provide its next owner with an exhilarating driving experience, an almost perfect blend of classic 911, and modern performance, the opportunity to acquire this fantastic outlaw should not be missed.