Classic Porsche 911 Carrera T/S Gets Put Through Its Paces At The Green Hell - Storyboard

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  • This low-key resto-mod could be the ultimate, track-ready classic 911
    This low-key resto-mod could be the ultimate, track-ready classic 911
  • This 1972 Porsche started life as a race car and hits the Nurburgring with all the might and grace of an air-cooled 911
    This 1972 Porsche started life as a race car and hits the Nurburgring with all the might and grace of an air-cooled 911
  • The classically-correct Fuchs wheels retain the factory, 15-inch size, but are wrapped in modern, Nankang CR-S rubber
    The classically-correct Fuchs wheels retain the factory, 15-inch size, but are wrapped in modern, Nankang CR-S rubber
  • A 24.6-gallon fuel tank ensures longer track sessions and greater range
    A 24.6-gallon fuel tank ensures longer track sessions and greater range
  • The original interior has been refurbished in Vintage Black leather
    The original interior has been refurbished in Vintage Black leather
  • Despite being a track weapon, this 1972 Porsche 911 features a full interior
    Despite being a track weapon, this 1972 Porsche 911 features a full interior
  • The only hint of modernity is the short-shifter. Behind it, sits the handbrake, flanked by the manual choke and heater control
    The only hint of modernity is the short-shifter. Behind it, sits the handbrake, flanked by the manual choke and heater control
  • RS-style leather straps serve as door handles to keep the weight at barely 2,330 lbs
    RS-style leather straps serve as door handles to keep the weight at barely 2,330 lbs
  • The car still features the original, 5-gauge instrument cluster
    The car still features the original, 5-gauge instrument cluster
  • The original, 2.3-liter engine has vacated the spot in favor of a modified, 3.4-liter unit
    The original, 2.3-liter engine has vacated the spot in favor of a modified, 3.4-liter unit
  • The new engine is still air-cooled and carburated. It packs nearly 300 horses and apparently, a very wide power band
    The new engine is still air-cooled and carburated. It packs nearly 300 horses and apparently, a very wide power band
  • A number of plaques in the engine bay give essential information about the classic 911
    A number of plaques in the engine bay give essential information about the classic 911
  • Only 1972 cars featured an oil-reservoir and oil-filler mounted in front of the rear axle, for better weight distribution
    Only 1972 cars featured an oil-reservoir and oil-filler mounted in front of the rear axle, for better weight distribution
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    Swipe up for more info on this classic 911 track weapon and to see it tackle the Nurburgring
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