Rennsport 2.7 RS - Why I need this car in my life !

As a Porsche owner I am starting to really appreciate older 911's and this Rennsport 2.7 RS is a car I really need in my life !
It belongs to a friend and neighbour called Jeremy and he was kind enough to throw me the keys for the day. I was not ready for what happened next. It is a beautiful car to look at but boy what a car it is to drive !
It is for sale so if you are serious and interested then email me at [e-mail] and I will connect you with Jeremy.
For now, sit back and enjoy one of the best cars I have ever driven !
Video Chapters...
00:00 - Introduction
01:35 - What is a Rennsport 2.7 RS ?
03:57 - The rear end and engine
05:54 - The interior
08:00 - Letting her warm up !
11:23 - Suspension and oh that noise !
13:10 - Making progress down my favourite road !
15:36 - Petrol Ped Hillclimb
16:50 - Final Impressions
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[@jon8687]

Your enthusiasm was infectious. 1000 kg is amazing in a world where a many an EV can exceed twice that. Porsche have always build amazing cars. This one was no different. Thanks Peter.

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@guywarren5555]

The new Rennsports are even better. The 3.4 Evolution is superb.

[@richardcarter1000]

I'm not a Porsche fan, but I'd have one of those, in that orange. Great vid. Thanks.

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@StevenVanLoven]

it tells something about Porsche to see almost every time drivers who have never experienced this before got emotional. I just did a 1000 Mhl trip to the UK with my 84 stock car and it 'is' a great car to drive for your free time holidays ore just after a stress day at work . Nice to see your enthusiasm and thanks for the movie !

[@PetrolPed]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@911aircooled5]

A 2.7RS is top 5 best Porsche ever made, fact. Hence their price tag of an original, but this is a recreation which has been done very well. Congrats to the owner and thanks to you for the respectful & lovely review.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@MyCarFilm]

Writing Christmas cards can be a little tiring but not when the initial soundtrack of this video kicking in...just finished all my cards and had to go back to start of this video....have had a Petrolicious and Porsche evening. Great video Merry Christmas 2023.

[@PetrolPed]

Happy holidays!

[@y0057]

I’ve just completed a 2,214 miles road trip in one down to south of France (Calais to Saint Tropez, St Raphael) and back to the uk in a 993, arrived one day ago. Strictly secondary roads. Truly sublime experience, one to do in one’s lifetime. Once beyond 4K rpm all hell breaks loose 😎🙏🏿

[@GT380man]

I did a similar thing around Europe on a 1977 Suzuki GT380B, riding 4000 miles over 4-5 years back in 1981.

[@User76575]

This was a fantastic video! It’s always hard to understand the feeling inside an older car but you described it so well, so easy to understand

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@ginggur17]

Hey pal, first 12 seconds, what an intro of a soundtrack man, lush. 💕💕👍🇬🇧

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@RafeLavine]

A proper driver's car. And good Lord, what a sound. EVs may be the future but nothing beats a normally aspirated internal combustion Porsche motor. That was something to savour. Thanks Pedro. I'll be sharing this with my crazy 911 buddies.

[@PetrolPed]

Please do 👍

[@ianrobinson9243]

What a sound from that exhaust, sends a tingle down my spine.

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@philipsparrow637]

Absolutely wonderful Pete. Looks wonderful, sounds incredible. I can only imagine how that car makes you feel.

[@jeffabbott463]

Now then Mr PP, that thing is awesome. Pure driving pleasure and looks to die for. Yes yes yes!

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@ElTurfStuff]

Thanks for sharing this Pete. I’m drooling. Also crying, because I will never own it. Great review.

[@MrRoyck10]

This Porsche 2.7 RS is truly special, that engine sound is what made me a Porsche-file, I am absolutely blown away by this car.. thanks Pete for sharing.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks bud 👍

[@ianashton1593]

It’s one of those cars where everything just looks right, gorgeous!

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 👍

[@ianashton1593]

@@PetrolPed If there is any way you could swing the money to buy it you should. Am 68 now and when I think back about some of the cars I could/should have stretched myself to buy a few years ago….most are now worth a lot of money. No better way to enjoy your hard earned than a beautiful car that is only going to increase significantly in value 👍 Almost forget to say it would provide some great content for the channel too, you could do some fantastic road trips in it with your lovely wife !

[@britishminiclub]

Great video Pete. Your enthusiasm is second to none. The Porsche has a proper old skool sound, and who needs a radio when you have that soundtrack behind you 👍

[@mattt3302]

Simply stunning! Who needs a radio with a soundtrack like that?

[@PetrolPed]

Indeed 👍

[@Davey_Sprocket66]

Pete, firstly I will say this, your genuine passion and dare I say it lust for cars is why people gravitate to your channel... your smile in that first segment where you are changing gears show that without question... 👍🏻 Now the RS.... I'll ignore the colour (I'm not a fan of red - or tangerine 🙄 - cars) and I'm with you on the duck tail..... it's classic 911 through and through... and that noise... OMG 😍 I admire your neighbour for selling, if must be a tough decision but cars like this are meant to be driven... a lot of classic owners miss that point, get out there and enjoy them 🙂 Keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks bud 👍

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Always loved the 80’s whale tail 911 In White

[@coltoncleveringa8004]

Beautiful car! Phenomenal sound! Like it came right out of a video game! A class video Sir Pete!! This was a pleasure to watch

[@PetrolPed]

Mega car 👌

[@nigelhayter782]

Such a handy size. The car of my dreams. Right up my strasse.

[@malkovich7789]

Experience shared buddy!!!!!! Lucky dude around on the loose!!!!!!Yujuuuuuuuuuuuu Absolutly beautiful

[@Tristanbirdyt]

Absolutely fantastic video thoroughly enjoyed it very interesting about the suspension and how compliant it is with UK roads hope you’re doing well and keeping well

[@mattiparviainen607]

Wow ! What an test drive. For me, I have always liked those early Porsches till about 1988...

[@danielheathcote5625]

Could see you in one of these or a carrera sport coupe with the tea tray whale tail - we had an 88 model year car with the g50 box. My dad and I both loved it, had the most comfy sports seats. Dark blue leather with white piping - we can both remember the stunning smell of the interior, smelt the same 20 years later when we sold it. The sound of the 3.2 - like a singer sewing machine.

[@s10lucky]

That sound. Just incredible. The old 911 howl 👍

[@PetrolPed]

👌

[@julianbrown.]

The Harris Tweed Houndstooth fabric is superb.

[@PetrolPed]

👌

[@nickw4482]

If you enjoyed driving this, you should try driving one with the freer revving 2.7RS engine. It's character on another level, especially in the final howling 1000rpm it extends beyond the 3.2.

[@PetrolPed]

I’m on it 👍

[@grahamwest1079]

Love, love, love, a really nice homage to the original 2.7RS. Are you on a commission ha ha Your enthusiasm is infectious. I keep looking at 911s in the adds, maybe one day.

[@adrianpryke1324]

mate just buy it. your emotionally attached to it. I got one collecting dust and your review makes me want to get it going.

[@garrymatthews4430]

Love that era of Porsche, what a sound!!!!

[@darcygerrard4899]

That sounds delicious!! It’s a shame you can’t have it Ped. Not often you see a car review where you can see the driver is genuinely in love with the vehicle. Classic example of dangling the carrot in front of the donkey.

[@PetrolPed]

Oh yes 😬

[@SuperMadpom]

Loving the content at the moment - the harder you work the luckier you get - you've been working hard lately 🙂

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks bud 👍

[@Watson1973]

Afternoon PP Great video as alway. Thing sounds like a Porsche as I’ve always felt modern Porsche’s don’t sound like the Porsche I grew up with in the 80s as they had that distinctive engine note. You only have to remember any episode of Miami Vice or the infamous film Against all odds car chase between the Porsche 911 and Ferrari 328 and you can say yip that’s a Porsche 911. When I was 13 my parents neighbour had a 2.7 911 with the ducktail and his wife had a triumph stag v8 they had them out every weekend as I remember looking cool and sounding awesome. Now very rarely do you see these cars but with restomods and companies like Rennsport you see these classic coming back.

[@Tony-jf5tx]

What a fantastic wonderful car Pete Your review is from the heart shame you can't afford it neither can I thanks for sharing your experience with us.

[@PetrolPed]

The want is strong but the bank balance isn’t 😂

[@michaelcole455]

What an incredible classic car,with a Rennsport conversion,it was so infectious,I would love to own a beautiful classic car,so appreciate your input,thanks so much,I still have an affinity with the old cars,the review and description was fantastic 😀

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 👍

[@murrieteacher]

Thanks Peter. Colour me green, a deep envious green.

[@PetrolPed]

😂😂😂

[@footey7670]

That’s a beauty Porsche Pete !! Would look epic beside Penelope? What a top lad your neighbour is for entrusting you with that epic ride 👍🏻👊🏻🇨🇦🍻

[@PetrolPed]

He is indeed 👍

[@gavinivers8941]

Great video, and very nice car. Let hope Governments around the world do not stop us having and driving cars like this. If you were ever having a bad day, go for a drive in a great classic car.

[@davidmarr4606]

Always loved the old 911s since i was a boy. The 911 Targa was a special car from the 70s sensational video Pete. Cheers Dave from downunder 😎

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@Rob-kd5ny]

Love your videos this is one of the very best. Driving and maybe one day owning a 911 now on the bucket list, thank you!

[@PetrolPed]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@jasondurden2803]

A truly special looking and sounding car. Your enthusiasm in the film is great. I'm not a Porsche guy so I struggle with the whole resto mod to look like something it isn't. Why bother? It's great as an improved 80's 3.2 it isn't and will never be a 70's 2.7 RS.

[@davidbee9563]

The real thing is too valuable to drive and risk damaging. I agree that perhaps they should not call it a 2.7RS but something else. And maybe not use the badges. Regardless, the result was clearly a well sorted classic styled 911 that can be enjoyed on the road. There are few companies like Ruff who have the status to build their own and have it go beyond factory values. Also modifying the less desirable models raises their prices and makes them harder to find. Take the Ferrari 330 models for example.

[@rhettcorcoran2879]

Incredible car and an incredible sound track.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@richardkennett4086]

What a fab 911! Great video! I love the compact size of the earlier 911's!

[@rogerallison5468]

You really notice the size difference - the older aircooled cars fit down British B-roads so much better!

[@GT380man]

@@rogerallison5468I tested a nearly new 911 (992) GTS. I found it too large, too heavy, too powerful, too fast for me and my regular drives. Bought a 996 instead. Much better suited to English rural A roads and B roads. East Kent has lots of regions where there are really fun driving and riding experiences.

[@alansheard553]

I guess you liked it, a review from the heart. Small, light, enough power, built for a purpose, it's a proper 'Sports' car.

[@PetrolPed]

Indeed 👍

[@daves328]

OMG that took me back! It's no surprise that they go for totally silly prices now, whether "original" or "worked on". The purest of pure driving experiences. Something for your next motoring trivial pursuit: The handling changes from oversteer to understeer depending on your fuel. Possibly the best car to learn to drive hard/fast in. As you say, that tail is just waiting to lead you into the fields. It teaches you to drive your way right through the scene of the accident. Translation - never let up in a bend. Wonderful. Thanks for a great video.

[@PetrolPed]

My pleasure 👍

[@smurph1962]

Now that takes me right back to my youth , such a great sound and boy they used to move , not much back then would get close to you . 😊 in some ways so much more driver focused than today , you are more involved behind the wheel , no time for thinking about anything else 😊, nice one Peter and Jeremy , make sure whoever gets it promises to use it not just look at it !

[@PetrolPed]

Indeed 👍

[@alasdairwilson4806]

Excellent vid and very nicely filmed.I am not a huge fan of 911's but that car is very special.Love the view out the front.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 👍

[@garymason7]

I absolutely bloody love that! And I’m not a huge fan of Porsche styling normally. I think it’s because as you say it is friendly and it’s the right colour. Go on… you know you want to 😈

[@PetrolPed]

😂😂😂

[@philipparkes5682]

Hi Ped Wow this video took me back some 15 yrs, when I drove a Porsche fir the first time. A 2.7RS property of a ver good friend who invited me to a track day👍 Driving to the venue, 50 odd miles, chance to acclimatise. My apprehension was short lived, the car was so responsive, steering appeared light, but once used to it, very accurate and inspired confidence. A truly analogue experience which was fantastic,and on track mind blowing. I had to wait over 10 yrs to buy my first Porsche, only regret it was not an R/S.😥

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@kevinnunn1]

Yes Sale everything & get your dream Classic Porsche 2.7 RS & another great video.

[@PetrolPed]

😂😂😂

[@ianbanister2027]

That's a great looking thing Pete. I get it, I must admit I do also look envious at older M cars when I detail them (now I own a newer variant). Would be great as a weekender (not a daily.... like the creature comforts too much now) ... just need the money & the storage facilities first 🤦‍♂️.... 👍🏻

[@stanislas4990]

What a fantastic car! it's impossible to have the same driving experience with an EV, or even with a modern car.

[@trev8591]

What a thing of beauty! And the sound, oh my days! Hopefully, Rennsport will see your review and bring you onboard, Pete.

[@PetrolPed]

That would be good 👍

[@chrisclokey4840]

What a beautiful car, love it. Since owning my own Porsche I’ve really developed a soft spot for the classic models.

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@nicolabennington203]

The standard 3.2 Carrera with a G50 is a lovely car to drive. Obviously, this is lighter and more power. 😎 air cooled need to be driven, not locked away investments.

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 👍

[@andrewmcfadden2319]

Fantastic video what a car!! I recognise that hill climb I drove up it a few weeks ago in my MX5 NC Launch edition it’s a perfect place to drive a car in the Hampshire Hills. Keep up the good work mate.

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@1BLUEMEANIE]

A up Drones out to play!! great review Pete👍Ask Jeremy if he will take a Kidney in Part payment 😂

[@PetrolPed]

LOL 😂

[@simonwheatley3351]

Another amazing video!! Pete, you are one lucky blighter! Watching that made me contemplate selling the house.. Not sure how well that would go down at home.

[@PetrolPed]

😂😂😂

[@johnmurray5274]

Classic Perrol Ped, rather than all the newer electric stuff that's creeping in , like you if I had the money I'd buy it. Very interesting review. 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 👍

[@CliveJAustin]

Just watched this - great video. You said you would love to drive a recent Rennsport. I have a Rennsport ST 3.4 with active suspension and throttle bodies. Based in Worcestershire. Keep up the good work.

[@PetrolPed]

I’ve seen your email and will reply. Would love to take you up on your offer 👍

[@leannejackson2482]

Very nice. The Porsche’s certainly are head turners. If only I had the money to buy it 😔

[@PetrolPed]

Wish I had the money too 😂

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

Love the passion you’ve found for the Classic 911 thing, these older series cars are special, great video, I want it ! RB

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Bud 👍

[@timphillips4147]

Enjoying the noise of this car with my surround sound and sub-woofer giving it some! 65 inch screen and I'm in the car with you Pete 🚘

[@PetrolPed]

Nice 👌

[@MrGMawson2438]

That sounds beautiful

[@dangreasley7934]

Looks like you had fun there Pedro. I think sometimes you ought to share your personal opinion more. It's ok to be impartial but I think we would like to know what you really think about the car. J🤪🤪

[@bizzie1956]

Wow what a car

[@PetrolPed]

👌

[@tinniswood2577]

Fantastic car and awesome colour.

[@grahamtricker4103]

Classic story! Having owned a couple of original Carrera RS's (964 & 993) and probably most of these types of high performance car, is you have to be in the mood to drive them. As a general day to day car its pretty rubbish compared to modern day cars, so the upshot is, the car rarely gets used, so it is very difficult to justify keeping it, especially as the prices have sky rocketed in recent times...

[@samieb155]

Great Video. Sounds like they've got that 2.7RS replica just right. 👍👍

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@michaelstaunton1632]

Another brilliant episode well done 👌

[@andrewpiper2880]

Hi there .... Just in reply to another certain critique of your video re your reaction... I say totally bloody awesome!!! Good to see someone genuinely keen. I really liked it

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@jimiverson3085]

One advantage of light weight is that a car doesn't have to be stiffly sprung to have tight handling. That Rennsport Carrera would have been faster than a Ferrari Daytona at anything other than a top speed run and would still have been a super car in the 1980s. I'd love to have one where I live, in Colorado with canyon roads everywhere. And one issue with modern Porsches, including my 2010 Boxster is that the gearing is too long. That is probably in service to the fuel mileage tests. Second gear goes to past 80 miles per hour and 3rd is good to well past 100. So, you can't really work the car in the gears on a public road without getting to ridiculous speeds. In fact, I have found that you don't get past 4th gear on any race track that doesn't have a really long straight. In terms of enthusiast driving, 5th and 6th gear are mainly for decoration

[@cinqiwc]

Awesome car, awesome video and that sound 🥰

[@PetrolPed]

👌

[@barrieholding6340]

Nice Spyder 550 at 9.25

[@PetrolPed]

Good spot 👍

[@kevinphillips9408]

Wow. Magnificent vechile. You live the life. 🤣🤣🤣👏👏

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@sishabadab6570]

I'd love to see what the Retropower boys could do with an old Porsche..

[@travisspinks786]

Sounds and looks awesome my dream car.😎👍

[@MrOvershoot]

The only way it could be better was if it was painted in chartreuse. That bark as you come back on the power after a gear change is magical.

[@PetrolPed]

It sure is 👍

[@fishtigua]

Not a big fan of old 911s but I quite like that spec. Not rock hard and the 3.2 is right for the weight. Score? 7/10.

[@robertd2363]

Wow what an amazing car

[@sidewayssam]

welcome to the experience, try a quick beetle, then a 356, then a huge gulf, the 911...you can feel it in your fingers

[@richardgrant5009]

Loved that.If my euro lottery numbers come in tonight I will be e.mailing your mate Jeremy.🤞

[@PetrolPed]

Mine didn’t 😢😂

[@richardgrant5009]

Nor mine.😆👍

[@MrGMawson2438]

Great video mate

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@stevew579]

You looked like a kid in a sweet shop that's what you call a sports car.

[@wordreet]

O, and then M, followed by G ! That beast is sex on a stick!!!!!! 🥰 Annnnd I do believe it is very close to the same 911 as was recommended by Classic and Sportscar Magazine as the best diver's car of all time. And by your description, it has not been overtaken even today. 👍 Emojipedia really should have a 911 on their list!

[@ianrobinson9243]

Any chance of getting in back and finding a long tunnel ?

[@brynwj68]

lovely sounding motor but your shorts clashed with the orange 🙂

[@PetrolPed]

LOL 😂

[@Some.One_Unknown]

The problem with growing old; My taste in cars is directly proportional to my growth in age. In that; the older I get, the older the age of cars that I actually like. Obviously not a problem if I have all the money in the world ... but I don't ~ 😞

[@PetrolPed]

😂😂😂

[@shirleyboy8859]

There are many reasons you are called "Petrol Ped"...... And that Porsche is probably one of them....... :-)))

[@PetrolPed]

👊

[@shirleyboy8859]

@@PetrolPed Is that a punch on the nose????? :-(

[@seancampbell8287]

Is this car still up for sale as I saw it on eBay but the company promoting it seems to have gone under the radar ( the garage queen)

[@chrisdakin7941]

Nice job

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Rev 👍

[@andyhunt457]

How many neighbours have a Rennsport lol 😆 super lucky

[@PetrolPed]

I am indeed 👍

[@anthonyfunderburk7871]

Air cool life 😎 😎😎👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

[@markhargreaves5936]

Petrol Ped, What's your estimated vale on the above ? Have you driven a 997 / 997.2 GT3/GT3 RS ? What made the car so special ? just its rawness ?

[@PetrolPed]

It was just a pure drivers car. No electronics getting in the way, superb steering feel and a great sound track 👍

[@markhargreaves5936]

@@PetrolPed Thanks, steering feel is important. Value ?? Does it start with a 1 or a 2?

[@ashleybarker937]

I remember having a 911SC thirty + years ago and thinking £50,000 was silly money for an original RS

[@PetrolPed]

Ouch 😣

[@SF_Native]

Maybe want to change the name 'Ped'? Not a good thing to be called out here in the US!

[@PetrolPed]

Yeah I know. You guys need to learn how to spell though 😜

[@SF_Native]

@ oh there’s a lot of things we need to do better, trust! Enjoyed the video tho mate!

[@R500OLE]

That was a proper sounding exhaust with real back off pop …. No crappy after market silly boy go faster attention seeker Takes me back to my youth when these stood out slightly against British Leyland rubbish and the 1600 E was the everyday man’s lust machine

[@rickyard11]

The most wonderful car you have had on the channel so far. Remember you only need one kidney!

[@PetrolPed]

Mega isn’t it 👍