Vehicle Description
1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS
VIN WP0ZZZ96ZNS490XXX
Engine No. 62N81070 (M64/03)
Transmission No. 2002591 (G50 10)
Delivered November 20, 1991
The 964-based Carrera RS was unveiled in 1992 as a
limited-production, lightweight high- performance version of the
Carrera 2 production car built to satisfy the many marque
enthusiasts who demanded a new and modern successor to the wildly
popular but low-production Carrera RS 2.7 of 1973-1975. Porsche
produced a total of 2,276 examples of the 964 RS; 1,910 of those
were stripped "Basics," also sometimes called Lightweights,
designed to be highly responsive street or track cars with no
luxury options available. There were also 290 N/GTs or "Sport"
models for racing in the BPR GT Group N series and for owners who
wished to participate in track events. Another 76 of them were
finished in a "Touring" trim, with different and unique seats, full
interiors, sound deadening, and luxury options like AC, sunroofs,
and power windows; much more suitable for everyday street use.
The new RS closely followed the path of the 964 Carrera Cup racers.
The RS packed an M64/03 air-cooled, dry-sump horizontally opposed
SOHC six-cylinder modified to produce 260 hp at 6,100 rpm with 240
foot-pounds of torque at 5,000 rpm. Power was delivered via a
single-mass sport flywheel to a G50/10 five-speed gearbox with
steel synchronizer rings, altered shift sleeves, and taller first
and second gears. A ZF asymmetrical limited-slip differential
delivered 20 percent lockup under load and 100 percent lockup under
braking.
The suspension offered a ride height reduced by an inch and a half,
with stiffer McPherson struts, alloy transverse control arms,
coil-over shock absorbers in the front end, and light-alloy
semi-trailing arms with coil-over shock absorbers in the rear.
Anti-roll bars at both ends were adjustable.
The 964's electrically assisted steering was replaced with a manual
rack. Necessities such as air conditioning, power-adjustable seats,
cruise control, an entertainment system, sound deadening, and
insulation were all dispensed in the name of weight reduction. The
rear seat was eliminated, replaced with lightweight carpeting. All
chassis seams were fully welded, the 964's steel doors and front
trunk lid were replaced with aluminum panels, and thinner glass was
used for the doors and backlight. Both the driver and passenger
enjoyed deeply bolstered bucket sport seats.
Chassis number 490603 is one of these rare cars, imported into
North America from Germany in 2017. The Carrera RS is approximately
345 pounds lighter than the Carrera 2 model upon which it is based.
It was originally prepared for the Austria market and was
registered in Germany in 2002, the TYPENSCHEIN Porsche Certificate
and Fahrzeug Information from Porsche confirms matching engine and
transmission, noting that it was originally ordered with the
following equipment:
111 Version for Austria
220 LSD Limited Slip Differential
231 Internal production code related to tires
384 Leather Bucket seat, left
385 Leather Bucket seat, right
404 17" Cup magnesium wheels 7.5" & 9"
481 5-speed manual gearbox
488 Stickers in Germany
564 Without airbag
983 Leather front seats
912 Vehicle without identification plate
983 Leather seats
Finished in the original color combination of Schwarz (color code
A1 - Black) with a black leatherette interior with black and grey
leather sport seats. The car has lightweight door panels with red
seat belts and RS red door pulls with manual window lifts. Only
26,828 km (16,660 miles) from new, this Carrera RS remains in
excellent condition inside and out and drives amazing! All original
undercarriage and suspension with the original cosmoline. Original
Magnesium 17" Cup wheels 7.5" front with 9" on the rear sporting
Michelin Pilot Sport tires (205/50 ZR17 front & 255/40 ZR17 rear).
Offered with extensive European documentation, original Driver's
Manual, Supplement 911 Carrera RS Manual, Warranty and Maintenance
Book, and black leather pouch. A chance to own one of the rare
original Carrera RSs not originally available in the North American
market - Truly one of the most sought-after modern normally
aspirated 911s that is a blast to drive!
