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LOT 273 Ω
1992 Porsche 964 Carrera RS Coupe VIN. WP0ZZZ96ZNS491688 Engine no. 62N82504
Sold for US$184,800 inc. premium
Lot 273Ω
1992 Porsche 964 Carrera RS Coupe
1992 Porsche 964 Carrera RS Coupe
VIN. WP0ZZZ96ZNS491688
Engine no. 62N82504
VIN. WP0ZZZ96ZNS491688
Engine no. 62N82504
3,600cc Flat 6-Cylinder
260bhp at 6,500rpm
5-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brake
*Less than 17,300 kilometers (11,000 miles) from new
*One of just 1,916 M001-specification Carrera RS Coupés produced
*Highly desirable competition derived Porsche 964
*Iconic Guards Red over black color combination
THE PORSCHE 964 CARRERA RS
'What the RS has done is take the technical brilliance of the latest Carreras and put back the missing excitement of some earlier, less pampering generations.' – Brian Laban, Performance Car magazine.
Evoking memories of the legendary 2.7 and 3.0-liter RS and RSR 'homologation specials' of the 1970s, in 1991 Porsche introduced the Type 964 Carrera RS. A lightweight variant like its illustrious forebears, the beautiful newcomer was based on the 'Carrera Cup' competition car and sold in Europe only, though there was a lower-specification 'RS America' for the United States market. There was also a Touring version that kept most of the road equipment fitted to the standard Carrera.
The Carrera RS retained the 3.6-liter engine, albeit boosted in maximum output to 260bhp and equipped with a lightened flywheel for improved response. The G50/10 five-speed transmission featured closer ratios, an asymmetrical limited-slip differential, and steel synchromesh, while the suspension was lowered and stiffened. The 0-100km/h time dropped to 5.4 seconds and the Carrera RS had a top speed of 260km/h.
The interior was stripped out completely and the power steering, power windows and seats, rear seats, air conditioning, cruise control, sound deadening material, and stereo system removed. Two lightweight racing bucket seats were fitted instead. The front bonnet was made of aluminum and the chassis was seam welded, while the side windows were made from thinner and lighter glass. Rounding off this radical exercise in weight reduction, the Carrera RS was equipped with 17" Cup magnesium wheels. The result was a total weight saving of around 150kg compared to the Carrera 2, transforming the RS into a faster, more agile, and more responsive car.
Brian Laban found that any feeling of remoteness or soft touch had gone completely and reckoned that the controls never felt more solid or precise. In his opinion the Porsche could not be faulted, the verdict being that the Carrera RS was 'exactly what a performance car should be'.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
Purchased new in 1992 by a German collector of Porsches, this 964 Carrera RS coupé was delivered in iconic Guards Red over black interior; an always favored Porsche color combination. This RS would cover just over 17,000 kilometers under single ownership, during which time it was enthusiastically driven and well maintained. Being offered for the first time from the original owner at a European auction in 2017, the car was sold and subsequently driven only an additional 20 kilometers.
As it sells today, this beautifully presented Carrera RS has covered less than 17,300 kilometers (Only 11,000 miles) from new and presents in nearly showroom condition. The level of maintenance and care given to this car is seen throughout, from the interior to the engine compartment and under the front bonnet, which are seemingly untouched.
The stripped-down interior fitted with bucket seats and minimally equipped door cards, with tether strap door releases, shows the effort kept in creating a competition focused RS for the road by offering only the essentials for a pure driver focused experience. Mirroring its exterior, the cabin presents in excellent condition, only showing minimal wear on the driver's seat bolster, and is otherwise impeccably well kept.
It is often argued that the best Porsches are the lightweight, track-ready variants, and many would argue that the Carrera RS is the most exciting of the 964 generation. Being offered today by a prominent Canadian based Porsche enthusiast, this low-mileage example will not disappoint, providing a pure, unhindered driving experience. With the foundation set in Porsche's legendary motorsports history, this competition derived Carrera RS continues to increase in collectability as low mileage examples such as this are becoming increasingly harder to find.
Saleroom notices
Please note, some bodywork was performed on the front of the car in 1993, details of which can be found in the history file. We can also confirm that the car retains its matching numbers engine and transaxle.
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