Vehicle Description
Chassis No. WP0ZZZ99ZTS390495
Porsche's legendary Rennsport model line was born in 1973 with the
Group 4 homologation special Carrera 2.7 RS, followed a year later
by the thoroughbred 3.0 RS, and briefly revived in 1984 when J�rgen
Barth's Customer Racing Department launched the SC RS. By the
1990s, Porsche realized that the RS breed had been dormant since
the true homologation specials of the early 1970s, and thus began
developing a Rennsport-spec interpretation of the Type 964 Porsche
911. The success of this lightweight, uncompromising variant
prompted Porsche to take the same approach to the new 993 platform
for the 1995 model year, which would come to represent the zenith
of the 911's rear-engined, normally aspirated air-cooled
formula.
Like its predecessor, the 993-generation Carrera RS was never
delivered to North America, with only 1,014 examples produced for
the world market. Fitted behind the rear axle was a "Type M64/20"
3.8-liter flat-six - a bigger unit than that of any other
road-going 993 - equipped with Porsche's Varioram and Motronic
engine management system. With its cylinder bore increased, the RS
now produced an additional 28 horsepower over the standard 993 for
a total output of 300 horsepower. Porsche also equipped the RS with
a limited-slip differential and anti-lock brakes sourced from the
993-generation 911 Turbo. To maximize the impact of these upgrades,
weight-saving measures involved removing the stereo and speakers,
sound deadening, hood struts, interior door handles,
power-adjustable seats, adjustable mirrors, and headlight washers
for a total weight reduction of 220 pounds.
Finished in special-order Polar Silver Metallic, this 993 Carrera
RS was highly optioned from the factory with many of the additional
weight-saving measures restored for a more comfortable and daily
usable driving experience. The car's list of extra-cost equipment
included a stronger battery, front airbags, air conditioning, and
electric windows. Not to be mistaken for a subdued specification,
this Carrera RS was also optioned with the Club Sport aerodynamic
package. With this additional cost package, the original owner
received a sculpted front bumper with winglets and a deeper chin
spoiler. Toward the back, a large fixed Club Sport rear spoiler
with integrated intakes provided additional downforce to plant the
rear tires. Rolled wheel arches, thinner glass, and an aluminum
front trunk lid completed the motorsport modifications on the
exterior.
This chassis was originally delivered via Mizwa to Japan where it
remained in the devoted care of a single family until being
imported to the United States in 2017. The accompanying CARFAX
Vehicle History Report shows that the Porsche was registered in
South Dakota before selling to a new owner in January 2018 showing
approximately 10,629 kilometers. Further service and inspection
entries in California indicate that the Carrera RS was driven
sparingly, displaying only 14,492 kilometers by July 2021. Today,
this highly original lightweight 911 variant still rides on its
factory set of 18-inch Speedline three-piece light-alloy wheels.
Never originally exported to the US, this Carrera RS is the
ultimate road-going version of the final naturally-aspirated
air-cooled 911.
Addendum & Administrative Notes
Due to California emissions laws, please note that this vehicle may
only be sold to an out-of-state resident for use outside of
California or to a licensed automotive dealer.
