Porsche 911 Carrera RSR classic race car driving fast on the Spa Francorchamps race track. Black and white photo.
The Porsche 911 Carrera RSR is one of the most celebrated competition variants of the classic 911, developed in the early 1970s as a homologation-based racing machine. Built on the lightweight 911 Carrera RS platform, the RSR featured widened bodywork, flared wheel arches, and significantly upgraded suspension and brakes to withstand the rigors of endurance racing. Its air-cooled, flat-six engine was extensively tuned, producing well over 300 horsepower in 2.8-liter form and even more in later 3.0-liter versions. The RSR’s performance and durability made it a dominant force in international motorsport, earning major victories at events like the 24 Hours of Daytona, the Targa Florio, and numerous GT championships. Known for its raw, visceral character and iconic stance, the Carrera RSR remains a defining symbol of Porsche’s racing heritage and a highly coveted collector car due to its rarity, pedigree, and uncompromising engineering.
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