“With the 901-series Porsche approaching the end of a healthy life span, the 911 Carrera will no doubt go down in automotive history as the ultimate production (or limited production) Porsche. To a handful of fortunate owners, the car should represent the zenith of grand touring car design, an automotive high-water mark that in view of impending legislation may never be reached again.”

American author Joe Rusz, former senior editor at Road & Track, takes a forward-thinking look at what was then the new 911 Carrera RS in ‘Porsche Sport 72’