The Carrera model was closer to a real racing version than the 911 S. The Carrera took over the front spoiler from the 911 S, and complemented it with a then felt to be massive rear spoiler. Anyway, it did provide an own character to its appearance. Even the lateral signature affects far from being decent. In spite of a larger engine and other auxiliary features, Porsche managed to cut in the weight by using thinner glass and sheet metals, of course, also because any comfort is absent.

Those who drove it, even today claim that it was one of the fastest, and best controllable of the 911 family. Even if the achievement per weight was clearly outbid by later versions, the combination of a not charged, very highly competitive engine with such a light bodywork in the 911th class probably remains unique.

A series of 500 roadworthy racing versions must be made because of the homologation. Initial fears of the company, the vehicles will find no buyers because of the oil-price crisis prove to be unfounded. On the contrary, thereafter a second series was possible/necessary. With the name 'Carrera' are called later special and meanwhile the standard model, too. 01/10