Vehicle Description
In 1973 Porsche released the 911 2.7 RS as a homologation special.
This car was designed to enhance the performance potential of the
911S as it focused the model towards racing. Porsche had hoped to
fill approximately 500 orders to meet FIA homologation requirements
with the new Rennsport 911. Much to Porsche's surprise, some 1,580
clients took delivery of the RS. The car campaigned successfully in
every level of motorsport. From FIA sanctioned events to club
racing events held the world over. A legend was born!
In 1993 Porsche decided to create a model for the US market to
celebrate the 25 year anniversary of the legendary 911 2.7 RS; the
1993 911 RS America. In order to please devoted, American, 911
enthusiasts, the new RS America was based on a standard US Carrera
2 Coupe with some fantastic RS enhancements. The RSA weighed just
2,954 lbs making it at least 77 pounds lighter than a regular C2.
It also featured a whale tail rear spoiler, a partially stripped
interior with cloth seats, and "pull straps" for the doors; a
heritage design from the original RS. The car rode on standard 17"
staggered width Cup Wheels and infamous M030 Sport Suspension. The
no nonsense RS model was available with only four options: a radio,
a sunroof, air conditioning and a limited slip differential. The
standard US Carrera 2 247 bhp engine, brakes and G50 gearbox were
retained for the RS America.
The car we have here today is a three owner example. One long term
owner it reported to have used the car to commute between two of
his homes in the southwestern United States. This owner covered the
cloth seats with black sheepskin seat covers and put a black vinyl
bra over the front end of this little gem. He effectively preserved
the front end and interior to regular wear and tear. As such they
both look brand new and belie the true age of the car. Sitting in
this example you would think it is just a year or two old.
This car has two of the four original options: the air conditioning
and the radio. The car has recently been treated to a brand new set
of Pirelli tires all around. The car has been just been serviced
and treated to a full front end paint protection film by Xpel. The
car starts easily. Once warm the shifter is precise and positive in
engagement. The steering is nicely weighted and very modern in its
feel. The brakes are a revelation; the will stop this old car on a
dime! The engine is brilliant. The car makes very useable torque
down low from the rather large 3.6L flat six. The car revs and
revs. The RSA pulls all the way to redline. You'll have to learn to
read the tachometer so as not to bang well into redline. The
handling is a fine balance between comfort down the road and a
sporty set up for twisting back roads. Porsche truly engineered a
sports car to do it all with the RS America.
Prices for almost every 964 generation 911 have been going upwards
over the past two years. A trend most experts suggest has been long
overdue. The 964 is considered the most classic execution of the
911. Collectors have finally decided to agree. Limited models such
as the RS America are now appreciating assets. Approximately just
785 RS Americas were produced over a two year run. Don't let this
opportunity to invest a limited edition, air-cooled 911 with
striking performance pass you by.