The successful 911 Carrera RS of 1973 was so impressive to the buying public, Porsche knew that it had to continue the theme with its next iteration of 911, the G-Series of 1974-1977. An exciting and visceral successor, the updated car utilized a newer, stronger chassis with reinforced door panels and aluminum “impact” bumpers. The new G-Series received an improved 2.7L unit, skillfully reworked to produce torque across a wide rev range and better acceleration over its 2.4L predecessor.
Indeed the increasingly popular “mid-year” G-Series received the best of what Porsche had to offer during a transitional period for the automotive industry. The result was a classic shape that lasted through to 1989 with original and early examples offering a glimpse into understanding how the company navigated such time.
Among the last of the 2.7L G-Series is the 1977 model offered here, chassis 9117202666. The original owner purchased the new car at Continental Porsche/ Audi in Portland, Oregon on June 29, 1977. The car was equipped with optional forged alloy wheels, Bilstein shocks, center console, black trim, factory air conditioning, and an electric sliding roof among others. In addition to the great choice of optional extras, the car is very well colored, wearing its current configuration of Burgundy Metallic over Black leather. It’s powered by a correct 911/85 2.7L/157bhp flat-6, engine no. *6274755, with K-Jetronic continuous fuel injection and a type-915 5-speed transmission, no. *717 6429.