Two Porsche 911 RSR compete in historic livery (2024)

Porsche fields two special Porsche 911 RSR at this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans: The factory-run cars with the starting numbers 91 and 92 will compete sporting the traditional Le Mans liveries of the 1970s and 1980s.

The #91 contender is decked out in the iconic blue-and-white finish with red and gold stripes, reminiscent of the Rothmans sponsor colours of that era. The #92 car adopts the famous “Pink Pig” design of the 917/20 from 1971. Porsche unveiled the two circa 510 hp racers from Weissach on Saturday at the official test for the Le Mans 24-hour race.

By presenting these special designs, Porsche commemorates its eventful history at the prestigious marathon in the Sarthe Department on the occasion of its anniversary year “70 Years Porsche Sports Cars”. Moreover, the two cars are real head-turners for fans. “With these much-loved designs, we want to thank our loyal supporters who have cheered for us both on and off the track at every race, but particularly at Le Mans, where we as record winners with 19 outright victories received incredible support every year,” says Dr Frank-Steffen Walliser, Vice President Motorsport and GT Cars.

#lemans24 Watch the unveiling of our vintage design #911RSR celebrating the #Porsche70years anniversary. pic.twitter.com/XHd0fkn2Hd

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Starting number 91

The 911 RSR with the number 91, driven by Gianmaria Bruni (Italy), Richard Lietz (Austria) and Frédéric Makowiecki (France), echoes the Rothmans paintwork of various Porsche race cars. An example is the Porsche 959, which won the 1986 Paris-Dakar rally flying the colours of the British tobacco manufacturer. In circuit racing, the Porsche 956 C and the Porsche 962 C celebrated major successes: Each of these two blue-and-white Group C sports prototypes clinched overall victory twice at the 24 Hours of Le Mans – the 956 C in 1982 and 1983, and the 962 C at the 1986 and 1987 races.

Starting number 92

The finish of the number 92 car, shared by race drivers Kévin Estre (France), Michael Christensen (Denmark) and Laurens Vanthoor (Belgium), harks back to the Porsche 917/20 that tackled Le Mans in 1971. This one-of-a-kind race car was designed to combine the aerodynamic advantages of the short and long-tail versions of the 917 and thereby ensure that the previously untested car would win the qualification. The 917/20 was dubbed the “Pink Pig” due to its pink paintwork with sections of the car labelled in butcher-style cuts. The idea implemented under the Porsche designer Anatole Lapine caused a stir at the Sarthe. Still today, the 917/20, also known as the “Truffle Hunter”, is one of the most famous Porsche cars ever.

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A total of ten Porsche 911 RSR racers will contest this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans – four fielded by the factory and six by customer teams. The two permanent vehicles from the Sports Car World Endurance Championship (WEC) will line up on the grid sporting the custom design; the #93 and #94 works vehicles will compete under the usual white, black and red livery, which from a bird’s eye perspective alludes to the emblem of the Porsche brand. The 86th edition of the Le Mans 24-hour race will be contested from 16-17 June.

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Two Porsche 911 RSR compete in historic livery (2024)

FAQs

How many Porsche 1974 911 RSR were made? ›

Porsche started to work on the RSR project at the end of 1971 season, after the prohibition of the 917. Based on the 911, this competition car will be tested on several configurations until its definitive version, the 3.0 liters, at the beginning of 1974 season. Only 52 cars were built: 42 in 1974 and 10 in 1975.

What does RSR stand for Porsche? ›

The name RSR comes from the German 'RennSport Rennwagen' – a literal translation of which is 'racing sport racing car'. It's a nomenclature purely reserved for competition versions of the Porsche 911 that are not street legal.

What is the most iconic racing Porsche? ›

The Porsche 917 is a legend in the world of motorsports. Introduced in the late 1960s, it was developed to compete in the Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race. The 917 achieved remarkable success, winning the prestigious race multiple times and solidifying Porsche's reputation as a dominant force in motorsport.

How much horsepower does a Porsche RSR have? ›

Depending on the size of the restrictor, the 4.0-liter boxer six-cylinder developed around 375 kW (510 hp).

Which is the rarest Porsche? ›

But during the production run of the 964 (which occurred between 1988 and 1994) just 63,762 cars rolled off the production line, making the 964 the rarest generation of 911 ever made.

How much horsepower does a 1973 Porsche 911 RSR have? ›

In return you received a 911 2.8 RSR according to Group 4 regulations with 2.8 liters displacement and 300 hp, which was again competitive against the Ford Capri and BMW Coupe touring cars with more horsepower and displacement. Only 55 RSR were built in total.

How much horsepower does a 1974 Porsche RSR have? ›

By using GRP panels, plastic side windows, and stripping out all but the most essential items of interior trim, the RSR barely tipped the scales at 1,980 lbs. For 1974, a new 3.0-liter engine with Bosch twin-spark ignition was employed, with a resultant power increase to 330 horsepower.

How much is a 1973 Porsche 911 RSR? ›

With this history in mind, Bonhams has estimated the 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR could sell for anywhere between £3.75 million and £5.75 million – equivalent to $7.35 million to $11.28 million in Australian currency.

What engine does the RSR have? ›

The first mid-engine Porsche 911 is the RSR and it features a 4.0 liter, normally aspirated engine that produces 510 hp. Purpose built for racing, the car is raced worldwide in the LM-GTE category in series including IMSA, WEC and Le Mans.

Which car can beat Porsche? ›

Finally: A BMW M3 Quicker Than a Porsche 911 Turbo S in a Drag Race. All it takes is a 750-hp tune.

What is the most wanted classic Porsche? ›

911 Carrera 3.2, 1984–1989

Arguably the most desirable classic 911 was launched in 1984 in all three body styles: coupe, Targa, and drop-top. At the end of the 3.2's run, 2103 Speedsters were made, which featured a shorter windshield and a unique top.

What is the most bought Porsche car? ›

Macan. In terms of best-sellers, the Porsche Macan has been the undisputed Porsche king for a few years. U.S. sales in 2021 and 2022 topped 23,000.

How much does a Porsche RSR cost? ›

The Porsche 911 RSR 3.8 Strassenversion undoubtedly belongs to this elite group. At the recent Bonhams On The Grid Abu Dhabi auction, one of only two road-legal versions of this model fetched an eye-watering US$2,127,500 (around NZ$3.5 million).

What category is the 911 RSR? ›

The Porsche 911 RSR-19 is a racing car developed by Porsche to compete in the LM GTE category of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest sanctioned FIA World Endurance Championship, European Le Mans Series and the GTLM class, of the International Motor Sports Association's IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

How many 1973 Porsche RSR were made? ›

Porsche built just 55 examples of the original 2.8 RSR for the 1973 season, most sold to private racing teams. The good news is if you paid that premium back in 1973 and held on it, you made a tidy little profit because today, finding an RSR for less than a $1MM in impossible.

How many Porsche 934 Turbo RSR were made? ›

The Porsche 934 was introduced for the 1976 racing season. It was manufactured for two years, 1976 and 1977, with 31 of them, total, being built. Toine Hezemans drove this car to victory at the European GT Championship, while in the U.S., with George Follmer at the wheel, it also became the Trans-Am champion.

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