For Sale: 1992 Porsche 964 in Scotts Valley, California

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1992 Porsche 964 Carrera RS
VIN: WP0ZZZ96ZNS491478

12,890 original miles
Special L998 Paint-to-Sample color - Lemon Yellow
Documented maintenance
345 pounds lighter than a standard 964 Carrera 2
One of just 1,910 examples during 2-year production
3.6L flat six engine with twin-plug ignition 260HP, 240 lb-ft of torque
5-speed manual transmission
Factory Recaro Pole Position leather-trimmed seats
Includes books, tools, jack, spare wheel/tire

Porsche has made a name for their special edition lightweight cars beginning with the Carrera RS moniker that made its first debut in 1973, utilizing the ethos of "less is more." The RS designation would return in 1992 with the 964, with Porsche releasing their creation to the European market: the 964 Carrera RS. Based on the 964 Carrera Cup race car, it featured an upgraded engine with twin-plug ignition, a 3.6L flat six engine with 260 horsepower, 345 pounds removed from the stock car, along with short-ratio gearing, a limited slip differential, revised suspension and a lightweight interior. Excitement for the car was immediate, and while the rest of the world was able to enjoy the lightened 964, the United States was relegated to the later (and heavier) 964 RS America, a whopping 264 pounds heavier than the European 964 Carrera RS. Those lucky enough to experience the lighter Carrera RS knew there was little to compare to.

This 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS was ordered new and was destined for the Italian market, designated by its underhood sticker code "C07." A special hue of yellow was chosen for the car, a paint-to-sample option indicated by "L998" on its underhood sticker, Lemon Yellow. One of 1,910 examples built in lightweight configuration, this included factory Recaro Pole Position seats trimmed in leather, manual windows, reduced sound deadening, lightweight door panels, and more. It was imported by Porsche Soveco of Bologna, Italy and was delivered on June 5th, 1992. Over the course of 10 years the Carrera RS returned to Soveco twice for vehicle maintenance, indicated by the dealer stamps in the maintenance booklet. The car returned on April 14th, 1999 with 6,740 miles (10,847km) and on October 22nd, 2002 with 7,794 miles (12,543km).

The Carrera RS would eventually make its way back to its home country of Germany, where it would remain with the same owner over the course of 5+ years. According to service documents and dealership stamps inside of the RS's maintenance booklet, during this time the RS was serviced at Knubel GmbH & Co., located in Munster, Germany, where it would have brake fluid replacement on November 19th, 2013 at 12,354 miles (19,882km), and brake fluid, an oil change, and general service on February 6th, 2018 with 12,421 miles (19,989km). Shortly after the final service in 2018 the Carrera RS was imported into Canada where the car would remain and be serviced by Pfaff Tuning in Woodbridge, Ontario.

Once the Carrera RS arrived at Canepa, the car was entered into the "Canepa Difference" process, a comprehensive and complete mechanical and cosmetic inspection process, ultimately leading to a concours-level recommissioning of the 964 RS. First the car was put through detailing that included removing the engine to detail it, hand washing the underside of the car, along with a multi-step foam pad polish of the paint-to-sample Lemon Yellow paint. The interior was given the same level of detail, ensuring that all surfaces were properly cleaned and prepared. While the engine was out, Canepa technicians installed new engine heat insulation, recoated the exhaust, replaced shock boots, bump stops, and completed a corner weighting of the car during alignment. Once complete, the car was thoroughly inspected by Canepa's technicians and given a clean bill of health. Lastly, test drives determined that the RS was dialed in and was ready for its next caretaker. Now prepared and presented, this 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS is one of the ultimate aircooled lightweight cars. With exceptional handling, a true goal of lightweighting perfected by Porsche, and with only 12,890 (20,745km) original miles, this fantastic example is ready to join a caretaker's collection and is prepared for many miles ahead.

About the 964 Carrera RS

In 1992, Porsche produced a super-lightweight, rear-wheel-drive only version of the 964 dubbed Carrera RS for the European market. It was based on Porsche's 911 Carrera Cup race car and harked back to the 2.7 and 3.0 RS and RSR models. It featured a revised version of the standard engine, titled M64/03 internally, with an increased power output of 260 bhp (194 kW; 264 PS) and lightweight flywheel coupled to the G50/10 transmission with closer ratios, asymmetrical Limited Slip Differential and steel synchromesh. It had a track-oriented suspension system with a 40 mm (1.6 in) lower ride height, stiffer springs, shocks and adjustable stabilizer bars without power steering.

A stripped-out interior was devoid of power windows or seats, rear seats, air conditioning, cruise control, sound deadening or a stereo system (optionally fitted) and new racing-bucket front seats were part of the package. The trunk hood was made of aluminum, the chassis was seam welded and sound deadening was deleted. Wheels were made of magnesium and the glass was thinner in the doors and rear window. The Carrera RS is 2689 lbs, which is approximately 345 pounds lighter than the US version Carrera 2 model.

The Carrera RS was not sold in the United States because Porsche Cars North America felt the car's aggressive tuning was not suited to the American market. Little did they know, and in the following year they were forced by American buyers to create the slower RS America, which was still 264 pounds heavier than the European RS.