HIGHLIGHTS
While all 911s are brilliant, the best are forged in the crucible of motorsport. Built to homologate the 3.8-liter RSR for competition in BPR GT3 and GT4 racing, the Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8 is essentially a racing car built for use on the road.
At its heart is the 3.8-liter normally aspirated Type M64/20 engine producing 296 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 262 pound-feet of torque at 5,400 rpm. Its Variocam variable-length intake system and newly designed forged pistons introduced additional weight savings over the standard 3.8-liter engine. This distinctive powerplant sports dual oil coolers, lightened rocker arms, and a host of additional performance upgrades befitting its role as a homologation special. The gearing of its Type G50/31 six-speed manual transmission is optimized for acceleration, rather than top speed.
Porsche also fitted a limited-slip differential, 993 Turbo-sourced anti-lock brakes, and ADB traction control. Immense 265/35ZR-18R tires in the rear and 225/40ZR-18 tires in the front are mounted on special 18-inch “Speedline for Porsche” three-piece, light-alloy wheels with magnesium centers.
The magnificent Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8 featured here is finished in its highly desirable factory color combination of Grand Prix White over black and was Completed at the Stuttgart-based Porsche factory in July of 1995. This Porsche 993 Carrera RS 3.8 #390626 received a good variety of options available to purchasers. Degrees of comfort were added thanks to the re-installation of essentials such as automatic air conditioning, radio, and power windows. On the performance end, this RS received the desirable fixed ‘Club Sport’ wing on the back of the car with integrated ram intakes, and a deeper chin spoiler compliments up front. Together, both elements work to increase stability at speed and increase downforce.
The Carrera RS is the rarest, most focused iteration of the 993 platform. Just 274 were built, of which none were originally exported to the United States. Today, very few have made their way to the United States, and many of those are kept out of sight in private collections. This attractive and well-documented 3.8 is now past the 25-year import restriction window and would be a rewarding acquisition for its next owner to enjoy—without limitation—on US roadways.
