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Porsche 911 2. 4 S
Introduced in August 1971, the 911 2. 4 S was considered the pinnacle of the 911 range and the ultimate evolution of the early ‘classic’ narrow bodied 911. Power of this new 2. 4 flat-six unit was a substantial 190bhp, which was mated to a new Type 915 gearbox to keep pace with the additional torque and power now available. Performance was increased over the outgoing model too, with a top speed of 144mph and 0-60mph coming up in a sharp 6. 6 secs, both ensuring the new 911 2. 4S, was one of the fastest cars on the road at the time.
It could be argued that the 911 S lost its performance crown to the 73 RS, however, as a limited homologation road racer, even in Touring guise, the RS was a different, hardcore machine compared to the relatively refined and sophisticated S. And if it is this simple, classic and sophisticated look that you seek, then the 911S is still `top dog` amongst its slim hipped siblings.
Another new feature was that the dry sump oil tank was moved further towards the middle of the car, aiding weight distribution and this was filled via an external `oel klappe` in the passenger rear wing. Unfortunately, as is well documented elsewhere, this was the era when you had a service station attendant fill your car with fuel for you, and many made the mistake of filling via the oil flap rather than the fuel flap. This predictably led to several engine failures, ensuring Porsche soon reverted back to a rear mounted oil tank, which was filled from inside the engine bay as before.
Today this makes the 1972 one year only `oel klappe` 911s desirable, not only for their unique appearance, but improved weight distribution too, and given that many had to have replacement engines in period, a matching number original engine is the cherry on the cake.
To drive and own one of these in 1972, was a very much a discerning statement, and with circa 1750 manual coupes delivered worldwide, a comparatively rare beast too.
SILVER MACHINE
Indeed, with that in mind, we’re lucky to have two 911 2. 4 S models in stock right now, one in Coupe the other in Targa specification.
The Coupe detailed here is a desirable early, matching numbers, example, distinguished by its rear wing mounted oil filler flap and matrix front wing oil cooler, unique to the ’72 S.
Compared to just about any modern Porsche, these early 911s are classically simple and this silver 2. 4 S is no exception, with a black interior, manual windows and black Recaro Sports seats. Surprisingly perhaps for a US car, it is a non-sunroof example, which will appeal to many.
