Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera MFI (1975)

When the famed 1973 Carrera 2.7 RS finished production in 1974, Porsche offered a mechanically fuel injected Carrera or the G-Series Carrera 2.7 MFI. the MFI was similar in terms of specification to the 2.7RS. Sharing the same trim and a RS Spec 210bhp 911/83 engine which enabled the car to do 0-60 mph in just over 5 seconds. The car was geared to achieve 150mph via a 5-speed manual transmission.

Aesthetically, the main difference between the RS Touring and the MFI was the MFI was fitted with the G-Series impact bumper body and interior as opposed to the longer hood style. The MFI also shares the same weight as it’s legendary predecessor, weighing in at just 1075kg. Cars produced before 1975 came with a whale tail or ducktail or tail delete whilst later cars produced from 1975 onwards came with a whale tail or tail delete.

In total, 1,633 units were produced worldwide. This includes the 113 German-only Sondermodell coupes that were produced during the tail end of the MFIs production in 1976 and reserved for Porsche’s most favoured clients. In addition to the standard production figures, Porsche built 631 Targa variants between 74’ and 76’ of which 20 were especially commissioned for the Belgian Gendarmerie. At the time, they were the fastest police cars in the world and the last mechanically fuel injected car Porsche produced.

In comparison to the computerised injection systems of the time, the Bosch Mechanical Fuel injection setup provided a prompt throttle response and a much more visceral driving experience.