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Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Orange AUTOart 1:18

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Orange AUTOart 1:18 78057 Diecast
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AUTOart's 1:18 diecast Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 reproduces the lightweight homologation coupe in orange with the familiar Carrera side stripe. This is a used example with doors and bonnet that open for closer inspection. The box shows traces of storage, though the model itself is unaffected. A benchmark early-1970s 911 for any Porsche display.
Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Orange AUTOart 1:18
Current price: £170.00

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Specifications
Car Brand
Porsche
Model Manufacturer
AUTOart
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
78057
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5-layer carton Foam-filled interior
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About the Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Orange AUTOart 1:18

TL;DR: AUTOart's 1:18 diecast Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 recreates the 1973 homologation special in orange with opening doors and bonnet. This is a used model, and its box shows traces of storage. A well-detailed diecast rendition of one of the most significant road-going 911s ever built.

The Carrera RS 2.7 is the 911 that collectors point to first when the conversation turns to lightweight, purpose-built Porsches, and AUTOart's 1:18 diecast gives that reputation a shelf presence in orange with the black Carrera script running along the flank.

Diecast Detail and Opening Features on the RS 2.7

Lifted from its tray, the zinc alloy body has real heft, the weight that tells a collector this is diecast rather than a lighter plastic toy. The bonnet lifts to show the front luggage area, and the doors open on hinges with a defined, positive action rather than a loose swing, letting you inspect the cabin trim beneath. Panel gaps around the doors and rear ducktail sit tight for a diecast at this level, and the orange paint holds a consistent, even gloss under a display light. This is a used example rather than a factory-fresh piece, and the outer box carries traces of storage from time on a shelf; the model itself is unaffected by that. Diecast construction like this trades a little of the ultra-crisp shutline resin achieves for genuine metal weight and durability, a fair exchange for a model meant to be handled and admired over years rather than kept sealed away.

Why the RS 2.7 Still Matters

Porsche built the Carrera RS 2.7 to satisfy homologation rules for racing, stripping weight and fitting a larger flat-six, and the result became the template for every performance 911 that followed. The ducktail spoiler and Carrera side script were as much a statement as a shape, and they remain instantly recognisable to anyone who follows the marque. Displaying this alongside later 911 generations gives a collection its origin point, the car every subsequent RS and GT model measures itself against.

Placing This Model on the Shelf

At 1:18, the RS 2.7's compact coupe proportions sit well beside other early-1970s sports cars without dominating the row, and the bright orange livery makes it a natural focal point in a mixed Porsche or classic sports display. Given the used condition and storage-marked box, buyers should expect a model that has clearly been enjoyed rather than one still sealed in factory wrap, a fair trade for a car this significant at accessible pricing.

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