1974 Porsche 911 Carrera

Lightweight and bullet fast. That's what a 911 is all about. It's also how I envisioned this '74 Carrera and its ultimate performance possibilities. Although the Porsche was originally built for Speedware customer and entrepreneur Richard Tait (creator of the board game Cranium), I became owner not long after its completion. As Speedware company manager, I see a lot of impressive rides come and go, but this was one that wasn't getting away. Tait and I closely collaborated on the project, interacting and exchanging build plans on every level. With only 175 stock bhp, we opted for a full transplant utilizing a 3.6-liter turbo motor, nearly doubling the power in the process.

The black on black look is classic and the no-sunroof option is key for the track. Beauty, comfort, speed. What more could a guy ask?

1974 Porsche 911 CarreraEngine Type
1995 Porsche 993 3.6-liter flat six,
turbocharged

Modifications
Autothority ECU performance chip, Speedware custom stainless exhaust, custom airbox, front mounted oil cooler w/ stainless-steel braided lines

Drivetrain Modifications
Lightened flywheel, limited-slip differential

Suspension
Koni adjustable shocks, sport springs, Speedware-prepped 23mm and 31mm torsion bars, AJ-USA front and rear adjustable sway bars, polyurethane bushings

Brakes
Brembo front and rear big brake kits w/stainless-steel brake lines and Porterfield R4-S brake pads

Exterior
Wheels/Tires
Kinesis three-piece K-20s, 7.5x17 (fr) and 9x17 (rr) with painted black centers and clear-anodized outer rim-halves, BFG TA/KD tires 205/50-17 (fr), 255/40-17 (rr)

Body
Front and rear IROC fiberglass bumpers, fiberglass ducktail deck lid, Porsche black by Speedware

Interior
Black leather trimmed Recaro Trend buckets with heat and power controls, Sparco steering wheel and shift knob, Sparco five-point harness, Speedware harness bar, Pro-Comp pedal kit, custom Speedware RS-style carpet kit and door panels w/Racing Dynamics limited-edition floor mats

Audio/Ice
Kenwood flip-face CD-player, Rockford Fosgate amplifier and MB Quart speakers

Performance
300 bhp @ 5800 rpm