The 993 generation gave us some great Porsches. You had the 993 Turbo which was a straight line weapon and executive torque monster. Then there was the 993 GT2, a real beast of a car (in a good way) that should have come with warning stickers taped all over it....
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It is forty years since the introduction of Porsche’s first RS, the mighty Carrera RS 2.7, back in 1973. For Porsche, the letters RS, which stand for Rennsport, inspire images of sporting achievement and excellence earned the hard way through countless racing victories. At the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1993,...
The Carrera RS 3.8 is the ultimate lightweight special edition 911 variant of the 993 Carrera generation. It featured a naturally aspirated 3.8 liter engine with 300 hp and 262 lb/ft of torque. On the outside, it has aggressive looks, that easily distinguishable rear wing, small front flaps and 3-piece...
Ferrari F355 vs Porsche 911 Carrera 993 RS 3.8 Drag Race From a Japanese car show in the 1990s, an epic drag race....
This week Jason takes a trip down to Ashgood Classic and Sports Cars to test drive an iconic Porsche, the 993 RS Clubsport. This lightweight road racer is just the type of car we love....
In 1993, Porsche introduced the Type 993, widely considered the most stunning 911 ever made. The lineup remained familiar, including two- and four-wheel drive variants, the iconic Turbo, and the Cabriolet convertible, all powered by an updated 3.6-liter flat-six engine. In early 1995, Porsche expanded the range with the Carrera...
The Carrera RS Clubsport, a track-oriented variant of the Carrera RS, prioritized performance over road comfort. Featuring a fully welded roll cage and seam-welded shell, the Clubsport boasted a 40% increase in body stiffness compared to the standard Carrera RS. Its adjustable suspension strut brace, lower front suspension, and upgraded...
It only happens once in a lifetime; your 75th birthday. This June 8th marks Porsche’s 75th anniversary so Bring-a-Trailer auction juggernaut decided to give Porsche enthusiasts a special treat; Gruppe P. A collection of 7 truly impressive Porsches whose auctions collectively end on June 8th, Gruppe P is likely to...
Porsche 993 RS ‘Clubsport’ Driving HARD on the Nurburgring Nordschleife! In this video you will see a truely stunning Porsche 911 993 RS Clubsport driven hard on the Nurburgring Nordschleife. This 993 is far from stock, it has quite a few modifications including Moton suspension, Wiechers strut braces, Lithiumax battery,...
The Porsche 911 is a legendary car, and the RS trim represents the pinnacle of on-track performance. But how does the latest 992 GT3 RS stack up against the legendary 1995 993 Carrera RS? On paper, the 992 GT3 RS has all the advantage. This modern machine boasts a 4.0-liter...
The 993 generation gave us some great Porsches. You had the 993 Turbo which was a straight line weapon and executive torque monster. Then there was the 993 GT2, a real beast of a car (in a good way) that should have come with warning stickers taped all over it....
The Carrera RS Clubsport was a track-focused iteration of the Carrera RS with relatively limited road usability. The Clubsport added a fully welded roll cage which, combined with the RS’s seam-welded shell, increases the body’s stiffness by 40 per cent over the standard Carrera. That adjustable suspension strut brace was...
I have always been a big fan of Ben Barry and his reviews, so it was nice to stumble upon this beauty of the review. Get onboard as Ben drives Porsche’s own 993 Carrera RS Clubsport on test routes close to Stuttgart, Germany....
Porsche 993 Cup 3.8 RSR On Track Video dedicated to a 1995 Porsche 993 Cup 3.8 RSR driven by Ralph Bahr and Olaf Manthey during the 47th Avd Oldtimer Grand Prix at Nürburgring!...
The 993 generation gave us some great Porsches. You had the 993 Turbo which was a straight line weapon and executive torque monster. Then there was the 993 GT2, a real beast of a car (in a good way) that should have come with warning stickers taped all over it....
Porsche 993 Carrera RS ‘RSR 9’ parked in the pit lane at the 10th RS Track Day Oulton Park, March 2010 If any two letters have encapsulated Porsche’s sporting prowess over the years, it is these – RS. It is now forty-seven years since the introduction of Porsche’s first RS,...
Porsche 911 Carrera RS Is the Forbidden 993 The Porsche 911 Carrera RS is the forbidden 993. It’s the lightweight, race-focused 993 that was never sold in North America — and yet, today I’m reviewing the 993 Carrera RS here in the United States, and I’m going to show you...
Featuring the Speed Yellow finished Factory Clubsport 1995 911/993 Carrera RS 3.8 Clubsport. Concours-ready, 1 of only 227 examples built, 50,000 kilometer (33,000 miles) from new, 3.8-L engine, 6-speed manual transmission....
The 993 Carrera RS is a lightweight, stiffer version of the naturally-aspirated 993 Carrera meant for ultimate street performance. At its heart was the 3.8-liter normally aspirated Type M64/20 engine producing 300 bhp at 6,500 rpm along with 262 foot-pounds of torque at 5,400 rpm. Looking to save as much weight as possible, every non-essential item from the car was removed. The Carrera RS tipped the scales at a 1,280 kg. About 1,000 Carrera RS were built, making it one of the rarest and most collectable 993-generation 911's produced. In addition to the Base Trim it was also available as the race-ready, street legal, RS Clubsport (option M003).
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The Porsche 993 is often hailed as the pinnacle of the air-cooled 911 era. But even within this iconic model, there exists a particularly special variant: the RS Clubsport. This extremely rare car was designed for track performance while maintaining street legality, making it a coveted collectible for Porsche enthusiasts...