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Most Wanted Classic Cars: Porsche 911 (Part 2)

To many classic car enthusiasts, the Carrera RS is the most appealing 911 model from the classic era. This great car was added to the 911 family in 1973, and it featured a new 210 PS engine that could produce 207 hp. It came with improved brakes, revised suspension, a ducktail spoiler, and wider rear fenders and wheels. In 1974, the Carrera RS 3.0 was introduced, and it had a more powerful Bosch K-Jetronic fuel-injected 230 PS engine.

1974 was also the year when the Porsche 911 Turbo was launched. This new turbocharged model was given a distinctive body design, with wider wheel arches and a whale-tail spoiler, as well as a 260 PS engine that could deliver 256 hp. In the year 1978, the engine of the 911 Turbo was upgraded to 300 PS, and it had a power output of 296 hp.

Porsche introduced the 911 Cabriolet in 1982, and it was so popular that it sold more than 4,000 units in its first year. The Cabriolet was a stunning convertible that featured a 4-wheel drive system. In 1983, Porsche revived the Carrera series with the Carrera 3.2, which was an improved performer with new exhaust system and an increased compression ration of 10.3:1. This new Carrera was capable of reaching a maximum speed of 150 mph, and it took only 5.4 seconds to accelerate 0-60 mph.

In the following years, many improvements were made to the 911, and many new models were created as well. The Porsche 911 has always been one of the most remarkable sports cars in the world, and it will continue to fascinate automobile enthusiasts for many years to come.