DELIVERY OPTIONS
Chassis Number WP0ZZ99ZTS390416 was supplied on the 10th August 1995 was supplied new in with option codes.
C16 UK RHD Spec
197: Stronger Battery
451: Without preparation for radio
459: Strut bar
573: Air conditioner
Background to the 993 RS…
The 993 model Carrera RS was introduced in late 1995 as a ’96 model year car, and represented the ultimate air cooled version of the iconic 911 at that time. Featuring the famous naturally aspirated flat 6 3.8 litre engine, it produced 300bhp and covered 0-100mph in just 11.2 seconds. It looked and handled superbly with a non-retractable lightweight rear spoiler, split rim 3 piece 18 inch racing wheels and side sill trim panels. The modifications to the front of the body in conjunction with the wing and lower ride height, not only created the distinctive aggressive look, but also reduced the aerodynamic lift to almost zero. It was street legal in Europe and many other countries around the world, but was never approved for export to the United States.
The 993 version of the Carrera RS was produced in 2 main types. The ‘Basic’ version (M002) and the ‘Clubsport’ version (M003). The basic version is a strict two-seater registered for road use. All comfort and convenience components were removed as standard in order to reduce the weight as much as possible. However there was a standard set of check box options, which allowed some creature comforts to be added back in; such as air-conditioning, electric windows, air bags and comfort sport seats. In our experience the larger percentage of cars were specified with air-con, electric windows and air bags. It’s actually quite rare to find a very standard ‘Basic’ M002 car with manual windows, no air bags and no air-con, which would represent the purest form of the 993 RS.
The 993 RS 3.8 engine, the Type M64/20, was fitted with Porsche’s innovative Varioram variable-length intake system, and with 11.6:1 compression, it produced a very healthy 300 brake horsepower at 6,500 rpm (with a 7,100 rpm limit) and 262 foot-pounds of torque at 5,400 rpm. The 3.8 boasted newly designed forged pistons of reduced height and a relocated wrist-pin, both of which helped keep piston weight below that of the base motor. Its power is delivered through a Type G50/31 six-speed manual transmission, with its gearing optimised for acceleration rather than top speed.
EQUIPMENT
This Carrera RS left the factory finished in Speed Yellow paintwork, and was specified with the more discreet ‘small spoiler pack’.
The cabin is trimmed in black leather with Recaro bucket seats.
Additional equipment includes a front strut brace, air conditioning, and the chassis was undersealed from the factory.
It rides on its correct set of Speedline 18-inch split-rim alloy wheels, which feature silver-painted centres with polished rims, and are immaculate.
The car is almost entirely unmodified.
This Carrera RS will be accompanied by all of its original handbooks including the rare Carrera RS supplement manual, as well as its Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, invoices for its past maintenance, its toolkit, keys and immobiliser fobs.
