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I had a euro 73 S sporto coupe. The engine was rebuilt, as was the FI pump to 2.7 RS spec...the car was fast. S sportos have a unique torque convertor with a much higher stall speed than non S sportos, 300 RPM higher I think. I took the car to road atlanta for a DE...ive never had as much fun. You need to watch oil temp when running hard, as the oil serves as the fluid for the torque convertor. The thing held something like 17 quarts...my memory fails me on the exact quantity. Sportos are an acquired taste...not for everyone, but I have NEVER spoken with anyone who has experience, real experience, with a sporto that didnt really enjoy the car. I sold it to a friend in Oregon, who took the car to a show in LA a few years back, Mr. Ruf was at the event, and he sought out my friend to inquire about this car, he too is a sporto fan. I have owned many, many cars, this is one I wish I had never sold! my friend sold the car to a fellow in Belgium. The car came from the factory with a Scheel drivers seat, plastic fuel tank... I put an RS steering wheel on...other than that, the interior was original. That 73S Sporto was probably my favorite car I have ever owned! If you ever have a chance to see Peter Gregs personal RS in the Brumos Collection, as my memory serves, it has the appearance of either an RSR or Iroc, and a Sporto gearbox! It is orange in color I think, really nice. I ramble on...
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