Did 73 2.7RS's ever leave the factory with fibreglass bonnets?

[obrut]

I'm re-classing my rally car and am trying to work out if I can use my steel or f/g bonnet. I'm limited to whatever came from the factory " in the day".

[klaucke]

I believe all that had ducktails had them in fibreglass. It could be specified with a normal lid.

EDIT: Peter Morgan in Original Porsche 911 states "On the M471, glass-reinforced plastic was used for both the bumpers and the rear engine cover, which had an aluminum support frame."

Can you even get a non-F/G ducktail?

[ubiquity0]

He means the front trunk lid.

He's from Australia

[obrut]

yep, we have boots (in the back) and bonnets (in the front)

although for a 911 engine lid seems to be ok also for the rear

now back to the question - were there fibreglass front bits??

[klaucke]

I am 99.99999% positive a 73 RS has a steel hood. I think for lightweight versions in the 90's they didn't even use F/G, they used aluminum.

[obrut]

Thanks JK - that's what my research points to as well. Pity, my steel bonnet feels like it weighs a ton in comparison to my f/g one.

[Randy Webb]

A FG bonnet/hood will save 15 lbs. over a stock steel one. CF might save more.

The RS used a lighter steel for the hood -- 0.7 mm steel. That would save you something -- but is it worth the cost of fabrication? I doubt too many real RS owners will sell you their bonnets.

Anyway, good luck.

[RENNMAN]

The 73 RSR did have a glass hood. You can argue it is legal because the RSR was homoligated from the RS. Good luck.

Best,

Don

[jpnovak]

The 911R also had fiberglass boots and bonnets. Don't know if it would help your argument. The ST used aluminum. I think the RS was all steel.

[Fishcop]

Can I have your glass one?