Porsche 911 (964) Carrera RS (1992)

The Porsche 911 964 Carrera RS was launched in 1992 and was considered a lightweight version of the Carrera 2 that could be used both on the road and the race track. Arguably, this was the most dynamic and agile 911 since the original version was launched in 1973. The engineers behind the project utilised the philosophy of removing weight and adding power when designing and engineering the car. Remarkably, nearly 175kg of weight was removed from the standard version as a result of using aluminium for the bonnet and doors as well as thinner glass for the windows.

All of the weight-saving measures added up and resulted in a vastly reduced overall mass. Luxuries such as back seats, power windows and armrests could all be disposed of and the increase in power came from a brand new lightweight flywheel and some other minor modifications. The flat-six engine produced 260 bhp and also fitted to the car was a limited-slip differential, modified suspension (with a 40mm lower ride height) and stiffer springs. In another weight-saving move, Porsche chose to remove all the sound deadening and manufactured the wheels from magnesium.

This superb LHD example was completed in May 1992 and is finished in its original Polar Silver. The car was sold new to its first owner in Japan on the 19th of February 1993. The original specification in which the car remains is Polar Silver Metallic with Black leatherette interior, Triple-Tone Grey Recaro Bucket Seats, Limited Slip Differential, Airbag and PAS Delete, Controls in English and Red Seatbelts. The car was regularly serviced in Japan and the cars service history is unusually detailed, with 17 Stamps in the book from its 20 years in Japan, this also validates the cars low mileage of just 36,000 kms (22,500 Miles). The car was brought to the UK in 2014 and is UK Registered, in the current owner's tenure the car has been stored at DK Engineering. This 964 RS is presented in stunning and original condition, a clearly unmolested and well cared for example, the car is accompanied by its original books, wallet, spare wheel, and tool kit as well as a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity which confirms the car's engine and gearbox numbers. This rare and collectible Porsche 964 RS is available to view at our showrooms.