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9113600231French vehicle registration documentThe most famous of the 911 Carrera models, shown here in its rarest and most sought-after version, the M471 RS ‘Lightweight’! The Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS holds a special place in motoring history.

The first 911 to bear the ‘Carrera’ name – a tribute to Porsche’s victories in the Carrera Panamericana – it also introduced the prestigious ‘RS’ designation, standing for Rennsport.

Designed to meet Group 4 homologation requirements, it represents the perfect synthesis between a road car and a racing car – a philosophy that has enduringly shaped the legend of the 911.

Powered by a flat-six engine increased to 2.7 litres, fitted with Bosch mechanical fuel injection and producing 210 chevaux, it offered exceptional performance for its time.

Its widened wings, its ‘ducktail’ rear spoiler and its low kerb weight made it one of the most iconic Porsches ever produced. The example shown here is a Lightweight (M471), a lighter version...