1973
Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7
The small spoiler with a large reputation
Colours used
in this example.
White with green lettering and wheel accents sets the tone for this page. Colour the Carrera lettering before shading the surrounding white panel.
Suggested pencil shades, not exact factory paint matches. Test colours on your paper before building richer layers.
Colour the Carrera lettering before shading the surrounding white panel.
Build deeper shadows below the window line while leaving the visible seat tops lighter.
Reserve white for metal highlights. Keep rubber softer and less reflective.
Keep the existing setting quieter than the car and let the glass remain translucent.
Look a little closer.
Explore the details from different angles.
Reference 01
Porsche 911 Carrera RS, Bj. 1972-73 (2016-07-02 01 Sp). Comparison photograph: The source identifies a related surviving example. Exact build year, trim and original paint are not established for this photograph. Uncropped web derivative resized and converted to WebP; no colour changes.
Photo: Lothar Spurzem · Source · CC BY-SA 2.0 deReference 02
Porsche 911 Carrera RS, Bj. 1972-73, Front (2016-07-02 02 Sp). Comparison photograph: The source identifies a related surviving example. Exact build year, trim and original paint are not established for this photograph. Uncropped web derivative resized and converted to WebP; no colour changes.
Photo: Lothar Spurzem · Source · CC BY-SA 2.0 deReference 03
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 CHP. Comparison photograph: The source identifies a related surviving example. Exact build year, trim and original paint are not established for this photograph. Uncropped web derivative resized and converted to WebP; no colour changes.
Photo: MrWalkr · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0Reference 04
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 LC24. Comparison photograph: The source identifies a related surviving example. Exact build year, trim and original paint are not established for this photograph. Uncropped web derivative resized and converted to WebP; no colour changes.
Photo: MrWalkr · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0Reference 05
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Orange. Comparison photograph: The source identifies a related surviving example. Exact build year, trim and original paint are not established for this photograph. Uncropped web derivative resized and converted to WebP; no colour changes.
Photo: MrWalkr · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0Historical finishes and details
Porsche records white Carrera RS cars with red, blue or green lettering and wheel colours coordinated with the body or side script. The white-and-green example follows that documented pairing. Screen and pencil shades remain approximate.
In the photographs
The photographs show orange and purple. Use these surviving display cars to compare shapes and visible finishes. Exact build date and original paint have not been established for every example. Restored paint and later changes are possible.
In the coloured example
The pencil example uses white with green lettering and wheel accents bodywork with charcoal cabin tones. It is a creative colouring guide, not a factory paint match or a recreation of one gallery car.
Make the details count.
Colour the Carrera lettering before shading the surrounding white panel.
Leave the upper edge of the ducktail pale to show its shape.
Follow your curiosity.
Model history and further reading.